Car Audio, Video & Electronics

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I bought a 1995 volvo 850 wagon but i can't use the radio because i disconect battery and don't have any card or document with the code, i wish to know if some of the friends of volvo-forums can say me how i can get the radio code, thanks.

Hi all,
I just got 2002 S60 D (130hp :-) from germany and need to chage language to english. Do you have any suggestions how to do it?
Thanks.
J.

Seems some clever soul has worked out how to convert Alpine MBUS ( use on most pre 2000/1 Volvo stereos to USB.

So for all your MP3 and car-computer heads:

http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread...highlight=volvo

Barmy

Hey....

I have a Volvo V70 from 1997, with the Radio/Casette SC-802.

This model is also prepaird for a Alpine CD-Charger.....
But I want to connect a Mp3 player........ Pin 1-2-3 (Right/Ground/Left)


For this project I have to "open" the "Line-In" function.
I know that a Alpine CD-Charger will do, using a specific protokol for communication

This signal goes to pin-8 (data) and pin-5 (ground)

To make this signal (I have been reading on internett) I need a "Modul"
to produce the signal.... Link :
http://www.parallax.com/html_pages/product...asic_stamps.asp

And from here on, I am total lost !!!!! Please help ??

I have a 2002 UK model V40 T4 Sport Lux with factory upgraded speaker system and HU-605 CD/Radio/Cassette. My question is, will this system be completely pre-wired to take a CD autochanger?

If so, presumably I will find the wiring somewhere in the rear luggage compartment - but where exactly?

Electrics/audio are not my strong point when it comes to cars, so if not fully pre-wired then it is unlikely I would tackle the job.

Finally, if fully pre-wired then is it "universal" i.e. will that wiring fit any CD autochanger that I decide to fit, or am I restricted to models supplied via Volvo? Any recommendations on which system is best?

Thanks in anticipation!

High guys, great forum. I just got a used V70 and the stereo just says off. Got the code from the dealer but cant enter it cause it just says off. I let it sit with the stereo saying off for 2 hours with the key in and set to 1 but no luck. any ideas to how to crank this baby. Thank you in advance.

i bought a 95 volvo 850 glt but i don't have the activation code for the radio
i wish to get it with your help, what information i need to send for or where i can find this code, thank you.

Hello everyone, just thinking of upgrading the speakers on my 05 S40. Does anyone know what size will fit and also does the speaker grill pop off or do i have to take the whole door cover off?

Thanks in advance.

Joe

hi,
must say im impressed with the factory 4 X C.D player in my S60, think its an 803 head unit ?? not sure unless i go and look....
sounds great for a factory stereo......
first thing i did when i got the car was check out the stereo and speakers... i counted 10 speakers !!! but was puzzeled as to what the grill/ mesh which looks like a speaker grill and is located on the top center of the dash actually is????
couldnt actually hear any sound emitting from it or detect any sort of air movement??
so i decided it wasnt a speaker. then my next question was, well, if its not a speaker, what is in there???
my next thought was well, maybe there is a speaker in there but it dosent work ???

i just dont know.... surly its not an air vent or even just for trim ???
somone please put me out of my misery....

what the **** is it ???

Any chances to get original HUs (stereos) for V70 2001 model to play mp3?

Hey, got a question before i rip out the stereo.. is there a low-level output on the standard stereo in the car(HU-603)?

Never used this type of site before... but after ten days hearing my garage say "We don't know what's wrong with your 940 (auto)" it's a case of seeking out the experts.

Simply, the alternator's heating up... there's some sort of loading, but they can't find what it is. Any ideas, anyone? (New alternator, new battery)

I live on Dartmoor... being without a car here is like living on a desert island!

Basil

I hit a pot hole and ever since my radio/cd player wont work. I have a SC-815, everything works but no sound. Also the antenna will not go up. Any help would be great

Hello from Finland, traded my Maxima -01 to V70 -02...no regrets whatsoever...Only thing is the HU-603 stereo system, it sucks, poor sounds. Any ideas anybody, should the speaker upgrade do the trick or should I throw away the sound system and buy a new one?

Not sure I understand why this would be available on some models - taken from the Volvo USA site -

Volvo is pleased to announce the arrival of the Volvo iPod Adapter, the perfect way to connect an iPod to the audio system of your Volvo. Simply plug the iPod into a cable located in the armrest compartment. Then the car’s audio system controls take over.


Use the audio system to:



- Control volume

- Change to next or previous track

- Fast-forward through tracks

- Quickly change tracks

- Handle 9 different play lists

- Play songs randomly

- Play songs alphabetically

- Steering wheel controls can be used to change tracks and adjust volume



Fully Charged

No need to worry about running down your iPod’s battery - the Volvo iPod Adapter charges your iPod whenever it’s connected and the car is running.



Quick Installation in your Service Shop

The Volvo iPod Adapter comes complete with a wiring harness and cable, and can easily be installed by your service shop. Installation time is approximately one hour.



Easy to Use

The iPod Adapter plug mounts conveniently in the armrest compartment. Simply open the armrest lid to access the iPod connector, plug it in, turn it on, and close the armrest. Select the "10 CD Changer" mode, from the radio’s Source button, and you are ready to go.



Download information about the Volvo iPod Adapter (PDF file).


Volvo iPod Adapter is available for S60, V70, XC70, and S80 models 2001 and newer.



Note: iPod not included. Volvo iPod Adapter does not fit the iPod Shuffle.

any 2000 s80 owner's manual in pdf format?
needed 2000 s80 owner's manual

Hi all,

I want to replace the original radio system in my girlfriend's 1991 940 (std 6 speakers). Does someone know the colour code for the standard harness? I want to put in a Pioneer CD player that I had in my old car, 4 speakers configuration.

Anything special? Something to do with the harness that was plugged in the "amp" output of the old radio in the 940?

Thanks in advance,

Paul

Just wondering if anyone has had his ride additionally grounded / earthed for that fallback comfort.



Anyone?

My son wants to put a satellite ready radio into his 1993 Volvo 850. The sales rep told him that the installation could be much higher than normal due to a requirement to bypass an amplifier that may be installed between the original radio and the speakers. He indicated this was the case for some cars, but not all - but didn't tell us how we could tell.

Can we easily tell whether or not the amp is in his car? (it does not have a CD player or premium stereo system. Also, there is a plug on the back of the radio marked "amp" that does not have any wires plugged into it.)

How difficult should installation be for an aftermarket radio in this car? Could we do it on our own?

Thanks,

John
Indianapolis

Does anyone know how I can mute the radio (HU-603) in my S60 when my phone is in use ? The car kit I have is a CK-7W Nokia Bluetooth Hands Free Car Kit, it has a wire that is used to mute the radio when the phone is in use. How/where do I connect it to the radio ?

Thanks,
Chris.

Picked up a yellow r the other night and the previous owner told me it was wired for a disc changer in the back. I know if I go oem I'm going to be paying way too much, is it possible to wire a non - oem changer back there without going through all the wires?

i bought a wiring harness for my s80 and plugs into where the volvo plug is. it only has four wires coming out to go into my cd player's harness. they are blue, red, yellow, and black. my harness for the cd player has a ton of wires, including the red yellow and black. but it doesnt have a blue. HELP!!!! plus how do i do it

how do you do it?

I am trying to install a Pioneer cd player into my s80. everyone i talk to(at stores) says there is no way to do it because there is no dash kit. what do i do???? help me

I only bought my I Pod yesterday so was keen to test in car

the accessory to transmit to an FM channel of yr head unit was a dud - too much interference etc

so I simply bought a Radio Shack AV changeover switch box so I can select either head unit or I Pod to go to the various amplifiers [I simply take an RCA signal from head unit so dont use the internal amps]

the quality is good - I was surprised by MP3 quality, but we are not looking at audiophile type performance in a car which is the worst acoustic environment possible plus 60 DBA plus external noise

so that means I can explore the I Pod possibilities ie thousands of songs and the ability to make songlists which grabs any song from any album in a list so you can pre program a continuous prog for a trip to WalleyWorld or whatever

also when you stop the car the I Pod remembers where you were in the prog

so head unit is relegated to radio - but Pod also has radio so I must compare quality tomorrow

hey my old 1976 volvo may not have puter controlled fuel injection but it sure is big on digital audio

I just bought an S40 which is great. I get a strange message intermittently though on my radio which is puzzling. I only seem to get it on one frequency (FM 104.7) and get it regardless of programming that is playing:

"Rockwell - Somebody's Watching You"

Anyone else get this?

Does anyone know of Alpine CD Changer model CHM-5611 fits into the S60? Friend took it out from his accord and ask if I want it, I wonder if it can fit. He told me it doesn fit the S40. Anyone know anything or can help me out?

Hi there im looking to put a sub in a 240 estate. trouble is there is no security cover. anyone got any ideas on how/where i can put or sub. or actually get a sliding cover or something.

cheeeeers

Hi,

I've been having much trouble in locating speakers for a 1994 960 Volvo. The difficulty is attributed to the fact that my vehicle requires 8-ohm impedance speakers (Bose system), whereas most speakers are 4-ohm.

I have attempted to go through crutchfield and other vendors (best buy, tweeter, etc.), but all they have are 4-ohm speakers. Also, I've tried to search through ebay and found factory bose speakers for other models (don't know if these can fit).

The dealer cost is $280.00 for a pair (not including installation).

Also, if anyone knows of where I can find the specs of my audio system, that would be very helpful.

Thanks.

I have an '05 S40 with the premium audio system. I've noticed some strange behavior with the FM presets, and I'm wondering if I should be concerned (or if it's normal).

If I wait 30 seconds or so after starting the car before I try to switch stations, everything is fine. But if I try to switch stations immediately, the current station (the one it was already tuned to) temporarily replaces ALL the presets, so that I can't change the station. Turning the radio off and back on again usually resets this back to normal.

Has anyone else seen this? Do you have any idea what causes it? Should I take it to the dealer to have this looked at?

i have a volvo 440 GLE and i am trying to install a cd player , i have already taken out the old radio, and tried to connect the old wired to the new cd player, but they do not connect with each other,i need to know how to get over this problem
thank you to anynone that replies and that can give me a hand
cheers simon

Hi guys,

I just wanted to know what size were rear deck speakers since I've heard so many different versions that I'm not able to figure out the correct answer. Are they either 6x9, 6x8, 7x5 OR 7 1/2x 5 1/2?

Thank you for your time,

Cheers

Hi guys,

Did somebody already replace his/her original Volvo 850 radio by an aftermarket one? If yes, could you post/send me pictures and special advices. I would especially appreciate "tips" concerning how to plug everything since volvo circuits seem to be damn hard to figure out.

Cheers guys

I know this probably doesn't happen much here but are there any people that have an aftermarket stereo system in their Volvo. Just wonderign because I put an 800Watt RMS stereo in my focus and was just wondering if anyone did the same here.

hey is it possible to have 6x9s installed in the rear deck of a 240 without having boxes to house them in? also what size speaker fits in the speark area on top of the dash? how big of subs can u ft in the top shelf of a 240 trunk? thanks

Did someone change the actual stereo system, mine has 7 speakers but I would like to add CD/DVD what do you recomend

Hi, my first time here. I'm trying to find replacement radio knobs for a 2000 S80, the tiny rubbery things that control bass/treble and fader/balance. Auto parts store says they can't be had, suggested going to a junkyard. Anybody know where I can get a pair of these? (knobs, not junkyeards) Thanks.

Hi there,

I just discovered this forum. I own a 2002 V70 and I am very happy with it. I do have a question about the audio. Occasionally I will hear a ticking sound repeating perhaps 5-6 times. It seems to come from the audio system. It occurs on radio, and cd. When I take the car to the dealer (3 times now) they can not source the problem.

Any thoughts would help.

Stephen Della Casa

Hello everyone,
I own an xc90 2003, t6 loaded ...but missing navi.
Just installed 20" wheels with spinners.
Looking for car monitors and dvd that fits my car.
Anyone have these installed?
Marcin