S60 Stereo/DVD: - (and V70) - Software Driven Electronics - eBay users beware!

Paul Clifton · Jul 23rd, 2007, 21:44

No its not a complete list and the climate unit (CCM) would be another.

Paul.

readview · Aug 15th, 2007, 12:01

Hi,i have fitted a used cd/radio/tape to an ex police V70 '01 that we had in and it worked without problem,i know a lot of the componentry is software driven as stated but it's not a hard and fast rule that nothing can be used,i have also used the climate control units and the window switches,although you cannot use only the master switch,if using secondhand you MUST use the full set from one vehicle,as close to your year as you can find to improve the chances of success.Rear view mirrors cannot be used at all,nor can the remotes,unless you need to "re-shell" a damaged housing.I get a lot of people asking to buy all manner of parts secondhand,etm's etc included,and i cannot believe that they buy the bits and then all just say "sod it" and throw them away.However,for ease of maintainance and cost of repair i'll be sticking to my 850T5's for as long as i can keep them running ! 235K and still blowing the baseball hats off chavs.Love it !!

BobS · Aug 15th, 2007, 15:12

Hi Readview,

Thanks for the info. Regarding the Radio/CD unit I was told (can't verify as not change mine) that the Radio unit will fit and work but the Steering Wheel radio controls will not work. Any ex plod V70 that I have seen hasn't got these controls on the Steering Wheel.

Bob

Clan · Aug 15th, 2007, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobS

Hi Readview,

Thanks for the info. Regarding the Radio/CD unit I was told (can't verify as not change mine) that the Radio unit will fit and work but the Steering Wheel radio controls will not work. Any ex plod V70 that I have seen hasn't got these controls on the Steering Wheel.

Bob

And the display won't light up either

Aidanb · Sep 2nd, 2007, 15:19

What about an ECU? Can that be recoded to work in another car?

Paul Clifton · Sep 4th, 2007, 22:34

Nope!

Paul.

howardvu · Sep 10th, 2007, 05:19

Does anyone know if the Rear Electronic Module (REM) can be switched out from one car to another car? Or are they assigned to a specific car?

phillipo1972 · Dec 19th, 2007, 22:46

I am very cynical that these software issues will render a programmable part useless for another vehicle. I am not a Volvo expert but I do have an electronics/computing/programming background. In support of my cynicism, take a peek at the following thread.

phillipo1972 · Dec 19th, 2007, 22:49

coming up

phillipo1972 · Dec 19th, 2007, 22:53

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=41529

phew...found it

Jul 23rd, 2007, 21:44	#1
Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	Control units No its not a complete list and the climate unit (CCM) would be another. Paul. __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.

Sep 4th, 2007, 22:34	#6
Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	Ecu Nope! Paul. __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.

Aug 15th, 2007, 12:01	#2
readview Trader Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 11:41 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: accrington	Hi,i have fitted a used cd/radio/tape to an ex police V70 '01 that we had in and it worked without problem,i know a lot of the componentry is software driven as stated but it's not a hard and fast rule that nothing can be used,i have also used the climate control units and the window switches,although you cannot use only the master switch,if using secondhand you MUST use the full set from one vehicle,as close to your year as you can find to improve the chances of success.Rear view mirrors cannot be used at all,nor can the remotes,unless you need to "re-shell" a damaged housing.I get a lot of people asking to buy all manner of parts secondhand,etm's etc included,and i cannot believe that they buy the bits and then all just say "sod it" and throw them away.However,for ease of maintainance and cost of repair i'll be sticking to my 850T5's for as long as i can keep them running ! 235K and still blowing the baseball hats off chavs.Love it !!

Aug 15th, 2007, 15:12	#3
BobS Master Member Last Online: May 29th, 2023 19:30 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Warwickshire	Hi Readview, Thanks for the info. Regarding the Radio/CD unit I was told (can't verify as not change mine) that the Radio unit will fit and work but the Steering Wheel radio controls will not work. Any ex plod V70 that I have seen hasn't got these controls on the Steering Wheel. Bob

Sep 2nd, 2007, 15:19	#5
Aidanb New Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2022 14:59 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redditch	What about an ECU? Can that be recoded to work in another car?

Sep 10th, 2007, 05:19	#7
howardvu New Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2009 19:14 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maple Valley	Does anyone know if the Rear Electronic Module (REM) can be switched out from one car to another car? Or are they assigned to a specific car?

Dec 19th, 2007, 22:46	#8
phillipo1972 phillipo1972 Last Online: Apr 10th, 2008 22:09 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: bristol	I am very cynical that these software issues will render a programmable part useless for another vehicle. I am not a Volvo expert but I do have an electronics/computing/programming background. In support of my cynicism, take a peek at the following thread.

Dec 19th, 2007, 22:49	#9
phillipo1972 phillipo1972 Last Online: Apr 10th, 2008 22:09 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: bristol	coming up

Dec 19th, 2007, 22:53	#10
phillipo1972 phillipo1972 Last Online: Apr 10th, 2008 22:09 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: bristol	http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=41529 phew...found it

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