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it seems that crutchfield are the only ones who carry the proper aftermarket adapter plate (as the one made by metra autoworks works only with the OEM radio for some odd reason.)

However, anyone here who has installed an aftermarket radio, do you know of anyone else, or the company that makes plates that adapt to modern head units?


Also, Any how-tos on installing the...

I store my '98 C70 during the winter and my battery went dead. This locked my SC 900 radio so I needed to enter the security code. The code in the owners manual didn't work so I pulled the radio hoping the correct code was written on it. No luck but I found out why the original code didn't work - - the radio had been replaced with a refurbished one.

I tried emailing a...

Hi Folks-

my radio on my s60 started acting up a few days ago. On it's own it will switch stations( from one preset to another it has jumped from #2 to #8 though). I'm wondering if you think this is a fuse or something else?

I want to install aftermarket speakers and hook up an amp to my Factory HU-650 (I noticed the plug for an amp in the back) I also want to install the 11 speakers that come with the premium system. I can figure out the amp but I can't find the sizes for the speakers. I need the central speaker in the dash, the lower size (front door has two lower speakers and one tweeter) the rear door has a...

Hi All,

I have a High Performance audio system in my V50. This has a 6CD changer and the manual says I can play random tracks from all CDs.

HGowever the option doies not appear in the CD settings menu - only 'Non', 'Single Disc' and Folder'.

I did see the option briefly once when I put in 2 MP3 CDs, but the system defaulted back to...

I will be installing an aftermarket amp and subwoofer into my 2004 Volvo S60. I have previously done the same install in another car. I am using an RCA line converter to feed the audio to the amp. I've been searching for days for the correct wiring diagram for the HU-613 and have found three different diagrams. Does anyone know the correct wiring layout for the HU-613, or at least the constant...

hi everyone,

I just picked up an 05 s60. I'd love to not use an fm transmitter for my ipod, and I saw the USA SPEC PA11-vol adapter, which looks nice. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what effect installing this would have on the warranty? I read through the warranty brochure, and maybe I'm just bad and speaking lawyer, but it seems a little ambiguous. Thanks.

Hi,

i have install a rti dvd navigation system on my S60 ( i buy this system from a incident v70).

When i start car the indash monitor popup and display a complete white screen. When i stop car after 5 second the indash monitor go off and popdown.

Where is the problem? How i can check this problem?

Sorry for my bad English, I'm Italian boy.

Hi
Anyone out there aware of an install kit for a 2000 s80 DOUBLE DIN.Not single din
Any one done this?
I know I could go with a flip out LCD Deck (single din) but I really would like to keep the double din look and have the touch screen.
What other things would I have to consider.
I currently have the HU801 but it always eats CD's and the AM part of the radio has a...

Last week I got my new V70 T6 with the integrated Bluetooth phone. It works fine with my HTC Tytn II but not all contacts are being synced.

What is the maximum number of contacs which will be synced?

If I reached the maximum, is it possible to increase the memory?


Best regards
Anders

My ipod adaptor just stopped working. My radio does not give me the option to use the "cd changer" any longer. When I plug the ipod in it lights up, which I think indicates that it is getting power.

Anyone have an thoughts on where the problem could be? I'd hate to have to take it in to the deal for them to fix. That would probably cost as much as the adapter did.

Installing a Blitzsafe VOL/M-LINK1V.1 iPod integration on a 2000 S70 SE w/SC-816 HU.

Does anyone know which of the harness leads is the 12v?

I tried the 2 black leads w/stripes on the smaller of the 2 harnesses, and the results was low, muffled and distorted audio coming from the iPod.

I don't have a voltmeter handy. I thought I would ask - maybe someone has a...

The Volvo brand front door speakers have blown and I'm struggling to find exact sized replacements.

The diaphragm measures 135mm across and the screw holes are 145 mm apart.

Any make/model numbers you could recommend?

So, I have a 94' 940. It has 2 speakers in front dash, 2 speakers in front doors, 2 speakers in back doors, and 2 more speakers in back dash. Do all of these speakers have seperate channels or do 2 speakers share each channel? I just bought a fairly inexpensive JVC unit and ordered an install kit but now I'm really confused. I've never had a vehicle with more than 4 speakers. Please...

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The stock AM/FM cassette radio in my '93 240 works fine in AM, when I switch to FM the sound is very low and garbled. Actually, you have to turn the volume up all of the way to hear it. Can anyone suggest what's wrong? Do I have to replace both the radio and the amplifier?

Thanks,
Ed

Well I have had my 2008 XC70 for less than a week and already it has been in for repair only to have service department say "cannot duplicate problem". The problem is the SIRIUS radio! The radio will work fine but then without warning you shut off car come back (1) the pre-sets are all default to traffic channel (2) you spin through channels and the text indicator never shows...

I am waiting for my new S40 with an IPod/USB interface, now I do not own, nor want to, own a IPod. So I ordered it for a 2.5 inch USB powered external harddisc.
Its a 120GB FAT32 storage device.
Now I can not seem to find any confirmation that it actually will play the music on there. Can anyone confirm that this setup will work?

I did see some reviews that not all USB mass...

The CD cartridge is stuck in the head unit and cannot be extracted. Also, we have had major problems with the cd unit not wanting to play certain cds and skipping or stopping completely with other cds. any suggestions what to do?

I need to get to the rear of the radio to put the rf direct kit in. Anyone have any information ????.

Maybe someone has crossed this bridge before and I don’t have to do it again. I have a 2004 S60, I am interested in replacing the factory stereo with an aftermarket one. Chutchfield says they have no information on Volvos. I a looking at purchasing a double DIN DVD unit, but I don’t want to lose the function of my Volvo GPS and my stereo controls on the steering wheel. I like my toys in the...

Help! I've wired my S60 2006 for an I-Pod with the PA11 adapter and it works great! Now I cannot get the center consol back into place, unlike most of the post and instructions the consol came out in one piece (both the radio and environmental controls). I've been working on it for two days now and am almost ready to take it to the dealership.
I feel like an ****... I've...

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i just purchased my first volvo, it's a 2001 s60. i may have the premium sound package but i'm not shure, first how do i tell? i took off the center speaker console and there is a space for a tweeter and a wire that looks to be plugged into something in there. also no speakers in the rear shelf, but there are some wires there as well. no amp under the passenger's seat. what would be a...

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I need some help please , i wish to connect a mp3 player in to my CT-906 radio ,can someone help me please

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i have the Sc 901 stereo in my 2000 C70 convert. and the problem i have is the fuse for the radio keeps blowing with a lil spark in the fusebox can anyone shed some light on to wut to do or look at ?

Does anyone know where I can get the adapter needed for a 2000 C70 that will connect the HU SC-901 to the Alpine CHM-s630 changer -- FOR LESS THAN $70??

Thanks.

Help. I am hoping I have a fuse problem. My headlights, power windows, rear window heater, and my heated seats and shifter are not working. I have to depress the by-pass to get the car in gear. This happened before and I couldn't get the windows up! It resolved itself.

Appreciate any ideas.

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What make and model# did volvo have in mind for the 6 cd changer option for my 901s head unit in my 2000 C70 conv. I'd like to be able to control it through the HU and not get involved with a FM Modulator.

Has anyone had any luck with fitting a larger 8" speaker into the the doors of an s60? I am planning my system right now. I'm going to go with a fully active 2 way plus sub. I have the amp, sub and head unit but I was hoping to get a nice 8" mid and either a seas neo tweeter or maybe some other larger format home audio tweeter.

so... questions

what's the...

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My dad has a 1990 460. He has the standard radio, a VC 602, which in now faulty.

My nephew has given him an old CD player to replace the broken one but we do not know how to get the old radio out.

We also dont have any of the original handbooks to check up on either.

There are 2 holes at either side of the radio which I assume require some sort of...

I have a 2001 C70 Convertible and am having a problem with the SC-901 Dolby Pro Logic Stereo.

Let me preface this by saying am am not knowledgable about this stuff.

The problem started with the lower speaker on the passenger door sounding very distorted which I assumed I had blown the speaker.

Then the next time I turned the car on it sounded great. This kept...

I want to put my stereo system into my new 2003 s40, so i went and bought the harness and antenna adapter. after i plug in the harness, my cd player powers up fine and played the cd's. now here is the problem: radio mode did not activate the antenna(no big deal cuz i dont like the radio anyways) but only the two front tweeter's in the dash work. i checked the radio settings for balance...

Hello. I installed the PA-11 VOL iPod adaptor on my 2004 V40. It connects to the ipod fine and plays the music well, but it doesn't charge the ipod. I think I tapped the wrong wire for the constant power line. I tapped into the yellow wire. Does anyone have information about which wire is the constant power wire. Is it a different gauge wire the the rest? There is a larger orange wire that...

is there an in dash nav unit preferably 2-din that will power my center channels dashboard speaker without major rewiring...i had a pioneer unit installed and immediately removed becuase it wouldnt power my center speaker

I just got a 1999 S80 TDi Auto. I want to install a CD changer rather than using a single CD system in the car. I am not sure if there is already a plug used for CD changer in the trunk. I know Audi A4 has this kind of thing and can let user extend CD changer. I checked my S80, I found there is a square plug in the left side. I am not sure if it is the connection designed for CD changer. If anyone...

Hello, i want make a back up of my volvo navi rti 0720 dvd, But i cannot burn the dvd, if some body can help me, i would be very glad.
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Hi everyone,

About a year ago I bought a V40 1.6 with a HU-605 radio. This has been working fine up until 2 months ago. The problems started when I left a light inside the car on overnight which then caused a flat battery. Had to put in the code, which I have, and everything worked fine again. However 1 or 2 days later, I started the car but the radio wasn't working at all. No...

Looking for high quality pictures of the harnesses and plugs for the cd player and other MOST components. If you know of them being for sale some where or the part #'s.

Any suggestions or links let me know, thanks.

hi all.

just bought my first Volvo, and what a car. Should have had one a long time ago.

What i would like to know is what the different colour wires mean on the wiring loom for the radio.
I would like to wire in a TV screen as well as a cd player but is does not just plug in like the looms do and i have to splice into the aftersales loom.

Hi,

I have the factory ipod adaptor for a 2006 V70, however it does not come with the installation instructions and I have not been able to find anything on line.

Does anyone know where I can get them from?

Thanks, Simon

I just finished installing the PA-11 VOL iPod adaptor (aftermarket from USA SPEC) and it seems to work just fine. No interference when accelerating/reving the engine, or anything else while using it.
However, with the ignition turned off, there is a soft but distinct hum/buzz from behind the radio unit? Any ideas of the cause? I tapped into the red power line with a tap connector, and it...

I'm attempting to hardwire a radar detector to my '96 960. I have purchased the kit that Escort sells with their 9500i, and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how to go about this. Thanks in advance.

We just bought a 2007 XC70 from local dealer. There's a 3.5 mm "port" in the inside of the center front armrest. The dealer told us it was for plugging in your MP3 player or IPOD and hearing the music thru the stereo.

I just tried this, and it does not work.

In the brochure and online for the 2007 model, an "IPOD Adapter Cable" that looks like you...

I'm looking to fit a dvd player to my s80 2000 model with sat nav and tv (uk spec) running the old sat nave of the boot changer
can anyone advise how to break into this system to add a dvd or ps2

cant seem to find any leads anywhere available
only free connection i can see is a din on the tv tuner box

help please ...

Hello!

Recently bought a 2004 S40 LSE. I've noticed over the past few days that the passenger side rear speaker is rattling and seems to be getting worse. I don't think I blew the speaker.

Any suggestions?

Also, I don't think my rear defroster is working. I haven't had time to check that out yet.

Thanks!

My FM reception is fine as long as 'Stereo' is displayed on radio ... however, when 'Stereo' display flickers, or is absent - the FM sound output is scratchy, slurred.

Does anyone know if this can be corrected by replacing a component in radio? Or is radio replacement necessary? I have a 1996 850 (non turbo) with basic radio / cassette player.

Thanks

Hi, i find a system navigation unit but without power cable. I want know the pinout for this connector (see the red arrow in the photo).
Sorry for my bad English.

Thank you.


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I bought a 2007 s60 T5 and the dealer is installing my Sirius for me. I was told the antenna will be mounted on the inside of the rear window and the exterior of the car both. Two different people.

Does anyone have any pictures of dealer installed Sirius antennas?

Thanks