Idiot here has broken 2019 F-Type sim card slot

[sp33dy]

Hi all,

I don't mean to cross post, but I started on the american .com site and they suggested I come over here (from https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f-type-x152-72/idiot-here-has-broken-2019-f-type-sim-card-slot-266698/):

I feel like an idiot as I've been a little heavy handed and I've broken the slot for the In Control Pro sim. The card goes in but isn't constrained well (i.e. its lose, on the left, I think something on that side has broken).

I see on ebay there are many audio interface modules (jpla-19e110-bb) that look like mine in the arm rest 'cubby'.

Such as https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/2308724607

Do I simply have to go back to the dealership or is this a job I could potentially do myself (I have reasonable skills, mainly computer building based, but no mechanic)?

Questions are:

- Can these devices be changed, or will they be encoded some how, preventing the swapped-in device from operating?
- Are these all interchangable (I assumed to look up the exact code when extracted)?
- Finally, how do I find out HOW to extract it? For example, I know the side panels of the main console on the passenger and the driver side can be pulled out, as I've done that to have a little look and can see a couple of screws passenger side (but it's really tight there) and I also know the plastic trim above the arm rest pulls out and I can find multiple devices behind there, but the plate with the USB/Sim Cards is well below and forward of that. I'm not sure if they're holding the USB/Lighter/SimCard panel in or whether that can simply be pulled out? If so, how?

Would you recommend this? I'm asking as the car does NOT have the option to connect to an external WIFI network as per the previous models. Given this I can't get the car onto the internet and therefore use my new Maps 3 year subscription with Live Data feed. The previous revisions had this.

Any help/advice would be really appreciated, although I expect the worst. As stated, I feel like a ham fisted idiot. I was really careful, but there was a moment when I pushed (with a screw driver) a little hard to get the in/out mechanism to work.

Kind regards

Carl

 

[Anonymous]

There are a few different part codes and options depending on model year.
What ports does yours have? I am presuming 12V, 2x USB, SIM slot and an HDMI port?

 

[sp33dy]

Hi,

No HDMI port. It's the 2019 model, the last of the 'frog eyes' as I like to call it.

From googling and doing some research, I think a T2R34229 is the closest find/match so far. I found a site that suggested this part is good for f-types > 2015; which would make sense in my limited knowledge. It enables the InControl Pro, for map live etc.

I want to pull it out if I can, to find the exact code. However, I'm unsure whether it is simply clipped in with the three black clips at the top. If so, I'm happy to give that a go.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234854717586?hash=item36ae6e9892:g:kJIAAOSwH2FjyVLX&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwGBK6zLT0lKufHqZ9p3oe2%2F3oIikC16M83XRf%2FfwdZI8HDnH%2Fo1FbZ2urTpKKfdUUZ4DqWipb%2BHILaXLHwnSI5iokh%2BS7nwUdrmM4W2UnoZKokBc3eAac7UTbNucqEz%2Fd7SiIv7HJW941ljZ28D3hV2HSQJ9xv6QDUugXpHjZ3luM%2Fc8V5dh0rRjYV3YnFuiRp%2BWtirGsZwtkgQ6PuaYjEZ7X9w4wzEpBJSkybdojuNkvgn5mT08TqLTC75ZhnlxZA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5DYk-K9YQ

is an example with an image that looks identical.

Kind regards

Carl

 

[sp33dy]

Anyone? ;-)

 

[sp33dy]

Good morning all,

Is there a procedure for removing the Cubby Arm rest compartment in between the two seats?

 

[sp33dy]

Without being able to pull the part, concensus and googling has led me to believing the part is this:



As per the eBay link in the original post.

If I look it from top down:



That looks like there are three clips:



The first clip on the left to keep it in slot? With a silver bracket as part of the cage so if I prize the facia down on the clip and forward (out) I believe the facia and unit should release?



With the same procedure to be done on the right, but there are two clips that side.

Am I looking at this correctly? Or would the unit still be retained by other screws else where?

Secondly, which side would you recommend I try from? Left or Right..

I really had hoped someone might have done this before and could advise?

Thanks and Kind regards

Carl

 

[sp33dy]

Hi all,

I visited B&Q earlier and picked up a cheap £4 set of three plastic finishing type blades for decorating, I then used them to 'easily' gently prize the facia and interface out; I was really surprised how easy. Work on the left one first, make sure you get it over the connector (looking at it, over first usb port). Then go to the otherside, working gently along the edge to the second (over the sim card) and finally over the third but by then, it clipped out.



I then spent 10 minutes figuring out how to unclip the three different wires (why different connectors?? That is most odd). Tip, turn it over for the lighter one and force the clip in and under. Once you get that one out, the other two are much easier.

I then gently deconstructed the interface; you have to break the seal/tab that is a tamper proof piece of tape. When I got the sim board, I can see the cradle is bent out of shape; I think it was already damaged before my heavy use, but I've got no proof. Picture below doesn't do the damage justice.



Given the damage, I decided to spent £125 (ish) on a new replacement from the brilliant Neil at Norfolk Prestige Car Parts:

https://www.prestigecarpartsuk.com/products/jaguar-f-type-audio-interface-module-usb-micro-sim-2014-t2r34229-jpla19e110bb-09012023

I'm assuming/hoping that they are compatible, but I don't see why not (famous last words). I'll provide a final update when that arrives.

Overall, if this works, I'm gonna be really happy!

Kind regards

Carl

 

[scm]

Well done, and an excellent how-to for others! Thanks.

 

[sp33dy]

Confirmed WORKING!

New replacement has arrived, clipped in and new Data Sim is recognised and connects car to 4G! Map live data now flowing to the device.

Kind regards

Carl

 

[scm]

Result! Well done.

 

[JohnLinford]

Apologies for resurrecting an old thread but I have just come across the same problem. For some reason the previous owner removed the SIM card and in doing so seems to have mangled the socket. I very nearly lost my own SIM card in the resulting mess! Anyway I have dismantled the unit and confirmed that the SIM card slot is knackered. Unfortunately Prestige Car Parts doesn't stock the module any more and my Google-fu is so far is not up to finding either a part number or a stockist.

Grateful for any idea where I might source a replacement module other than paying full whack at the main dealer.

Edit: My Google-fu improved after a glass or two of red wine (hic!) and I also noticed the part number JPLA-19E110-BB on the metal screening assembly which I had removed and put somewhere safe... On that basis there appears to be suppliers on e-Bay for around 140 quid. As an electronics engineer it rankles having to buy the entire module but I fear that replacing just the SIM card socket on the PCB (a quid at most) is beyond my capabilities!

 

[scm]

Have you tried Rimmer Brothers or Britcar? They're usually good for parts.

 

[JohnLinford]

Thanks for the suggestion. I hadn't but I have now and neither seem to know that part number. Meanwhile I've ordered one via one of the several eBay purveyors and will see what transpires!

 

[RPSN]

neither seem to know that part number. Meanwhile I've ordered one via one of the several eBay purveyors and will see what transpires!

From the number you quoted earlier (JPLA-19E110-BB) and the eBay price of around £140 I'm assuming yours has the 12V socket, micro SIM slot and 2 x USB, but no HDMI port? If so, I think the JLR part number is T2R34229. However, if it does have the HDMI port, I think the JLR part number is C2D57634.

The JLR part numbers and prices are included in the following link under 'Audio interface' (item number 1).
I find it much better to view the link on a laptop rather than a phone...

https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com/parts/index/part/id/152.1082.2484.11586/brand/jaguar/

 

[JohnLinford]

From the number you quoted earlier (JPLA-19E110-BB) and the eBay price of around £140 I'm assuming yours has the 12V socket, micro SIM slot and 2 x USB, but no HDMI port? If so, I think the JLR part number is T2R34229. However, if it does have the HDMI port, I think the JLR part number is C2D57634.

Yes it's the one without the HDMI port. I found an identical unit with the JPLA-19E110-BB part number so I am guessing that's the T2R34229 variant, although I can't see that number anywhere on the unit I removed from my car. Should have it in a day or so and will report back.

 

[RPSN]

From the number you quoted earlier (JPLA-19E110-BB) and the eBay price of around £140 I'm assuming yours has the 12V socket, micro SIM slot and 2 x USB, but no HDMI port? If so, I think the JLR part number is T2R34229. However, if it does have the HDMI port, I think the JLR part number is C2D57634.

Yes it's the one without the HDMI port. I found an identical unit with the JPLA-19E110-BB part number so I am guessing that's the T2R34229 variant, although I can't see that number anywhere on the unit I removed from my car. Should have it in a day or so and will report back.

Yes, I would say the JLR part number is T2R34229 as shown in the link I provided and also quoted by member sp33dy earlier in this thread. The number JPLA-19E110-BB you quoted which is actually on the metal assembly of your damaged unit is a serial number or manufacturer code etc.

The JLR price on part number T2R34229 is £251.15 inc VAT so if you’ve paid around £140 on eBay etc you’ve saved yourself quite a bit, although you won’t have the manufacturer 2 year parts guarantee.

Hope the part you ordered works ok and fixes the issue.

 

[JohnLinford]

Yes, I would say the JLR part number is T2R34229 as shown in the link I provided and also quoted by member sp33dy earlier in this thread. The number JPLA-19E110-BB you quoted which is actually on the metal assembly of your damaged unit is a serial number or manufacturer code etc.

Everyone seems to refer to it by the JPLA number, which is obviously a product number of some sort and is the only one in evidence on the unit. So I don't really know where the T2R34229 number fits in the equation. Anyway JPLA-19E110-BB looks like it is specifically the version with the SIM card slot but no HDMI port, so I'm pretty confident I have the correct module. It cost me £120, so I think it was worth a punt at half price!

 

[RPSN]

Everyone seems to refer to it by the JPLA number, which is obviously a product number of some sort and is the only one in evidence on the unit. So I don't really know where the T2R34229 number fits in the equation. Anyway JPLA-19E110-BB looks like it is specifically the version with the SIM card slot but no HDMI port, so I'm pretty confident I have the correct module. It cost me £120, so I think it was worth a punt at half price!

T2R34229 is the official JLR main dealer part number as you will see in the link I provided earlier. It has the 12V socket, SIM card slot and 2 x USB but no HDMI port. It also has the serial number/manufacturer code JPLA-19E110-BB on the metal assembly at the rear of the unit.

Yes, for £120 it was worth a punt on eBay etc at approx half the price of a main dealer. Hopefully all will be ok when you fit it.

Edit: You can view JLR part number T2R34229 on the SNG Barratt website here https://www.sngbarratt.com/English/UK/parts/e35d844f-fc15-4962-8220-e654c527932a

See screenshots below....

 

[pirateprentice]

That's great - I've been meaning to prise mine out to see if I can fix a dodgy USB connection (seems to be quite common) so this gives me confidence to get my trim tools in there.

 

[JohnLinford]

By way of an update, I finally got hold of a replacement module at the second attempt, via eBay for a mere £72 including shipping. The unit was out of a 2023 F-pace and is in immaculate condition. Plugged it in, added a SIM card and I am pleased to advise that everything is now hunky-dory. Thanks for all the helpful pointers along the way!