New Stereo

heyskull · Nov 8th, 2019, 11:36

I am having to replace my stereo as it is proving unable to repair the original.
My car has the HU-850 with the amp under the seat.
What is the best option as I have a choice of Double Din or Single Din Stereos that I already own.
What should I buy and what connectors do I need to connect it to my amp?

Would like to keep the cup holder but all the fascias I have seen delete this for some reason.

Cheers
SC

The Landshark · Nov 8th, 2019, 12:40

The fascia isn't wide enough for a 2din stereo with the cup holder still there.
As for wiring I used volvotech adapter and leads to connect my kenwood. It's the only system I've seen that retains the steering wheel controls, the reverse beeper and the speed sensitive volume and lighting and reverse switch functionality

heyskull · Nov 8th, 2019, 12:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Landshark

The fascia isn't wide enough for a 2din stereo with the cup holder still there.
As for wiring I used volvotech adapter and leads to connect my kenwood. It's the only system I've seen that retains the steering wheel controls, the reverse beeper and the speed sensitive volume and lighting and reverse switch functionality

What exact kenwood stereo, fascia and connectors did you use?

Thanks

barrybritcher · Nov 8th, 2019, 13:42

it will soon add up if you want to keep the steering wheel controls, you need a HU lead and a car specific lead as well as the normal stuff - head unit, fascia adapter, amp lead.

ask yourself is it really needed to have the steering contrl?

barrybritcher · Nov 8th, 2019, 13:53

just totted it up - approx £80 exc shipping for all the fascia and wiring stuff

heyskull · Nov 8th, 2019, 17:33

No I can live without the 4 buttons on the steering wheel.

SC

The Landshark · Nov 9th, 2019, 10:53

The interface unit from volvotech
https://www.v-division.com/v70/v70-2005-2007/ci-p2
I can't remember which fascia i used but the radio is a Kenwood ddx4021bt,
I also had to get an antenna adapter.
Edit, i do know that the Connects 2 fascia is bloody awful, it wont fit properly, iirc i had to buy a scosche one to get proper fit, the colour isnt exact but is near enough that makes no odds to me.
Edit again: I checked my ebay history, it was this metra fascia i used https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Metra-99-922...72.m2749.l2649

Nov 8th, 2019, 11:36	#1
heyskull Heyskull Last Online: Jun 19th, 2021 09:23 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ullock, Workington.	New Stereo I am having to replace my stereo as it is proving unable to repair the original. My car has the HU-850 with the amp under the seat. What is the best option as I have a choice of Double Din or Single Din Stereos that I already own. What should I buy and what connectors do I need to connect it to my amp? Would like to keep the cup holder but all the fascias I have seen delete this for some reason. Cheers SC

Nov 8th, 2019, 13:42	#4
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 14:13 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	it will soon add up if you want to keep the steering wheel controls, you need a HU lead and a car specific lead as well as the normal stuff - head unit, fascia adapter, amp lead. ask yourself is it really needed to have the steering contrl? __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Nov 8th, 2019, 13:53	#5
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 14:13 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	just totted it up - approx £80 exc shipping for all the fascia and wiring stuff __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Nov 9th, 2019, 10:53	#7
The Landshark Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2021 08:11 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Mallow	The interface unit from volvotech https://www.v-division.com/v70/v70-2005-2007/ci-p2 I can't remember which fascia i used but the radio is a Kenwood ddx4021bt, I also had to get an antenna adapter. Edit, i do know that the Connects 2 fascia is bloody awful, it wont fit properly, iirc i had to buy a scosche one to get proper fit, the colour isnt exact but is near enough that makes no odds to me. Edit again: I checked my ebay history, it was this metra fascia i used https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Metra-99-922...72.m2749.l2649 Last edited by The Landshark; Nov 9th, 2019 at 11:02.

Nov 8th, 2019, 12:40	#2
The Landshark Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2021 08:11 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Mallow	The fascia isn't wide enough for a 2din stereo with the cup holder still there. As for wiring I used volvotech adapter and leads to connect my kenwood. It's the only system I've seen that retains the steering wheel controls, the reverse beeper and the speed sensitive volume and lighting and reverse switch functionality

Nov 8th, 2019, 17:33	#6
heyskull Heyskull Last Online: Jun 19th, 2021 09:23 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ullock, Workington.	No I can live without the 4 buttons on the steering wheel. SC

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