Second hand HU -803 works! No coding needed!!

[Jimt72]

Hi.

Recently posted regarding passenger side speakers not working.

2003 V70.

Tried the amp under seat. Didn't solve the issue.
Replaced the head unit itself. HU-803.
Purchased this used from Ebay. Was concerned it would need coding in.
The seller assured me it would be fine.
I rang Volvo for the 4 digit code ( incase the replacement didn't work ) so at least if all else fails at least there was something working if I had to fit the old unit again.

Was told by the dealer it didn't have one.
Thought great happy days fit a used one.
Spoke to Volvo specialist who said as it didn't have a 4 digit code it was most likely software programmed so a used wouldn't work.
I also researched that it might make a sound but the display and steering wheel controls wouldn't work.

Anyway so decided just to replace the original headunit.
Fitted it ( very straight forward check youtube ) and everything works!!!
No coding required at all. Could'nt be happier!!

Because of the concerns with the coding I nearly went aftermarket.
Main reason for not doing so is lack of multi cd changers available. Obviously!!
I realise cds are now considered old tech but I don't give a **** I like them!
Would have loved a touch screen with a CD player but again it was only one disc player.
Also the single din cd players look awful and don't suit the dash.
In the end I took easy route and just replaced like for like.
I was also concerned it might not sound so good as the original unit.

I did come across an excellent website however.
Its probably already very well known on here already.
Was a company called Incartec.
Really good and laid out nicely.
They do the players but they do a kit which fits the V70 dash and with the right cables and convertor connectors to make all their head units fit the Volvo plugs etc.
Making the swap to a newer unit really easy.
I inly didn't because of cd player.

[ITSv40]

Originally Posted by Jimt72

Hi.

Recently posted regarding passenger side speakers not working.

2003 V70.

Tried the amp under seat. Didn't solve the issue.
Replaced the head unit itself. HU-803.
Purchased this used from Ebay. Was concerned it would need coding in.
The seller assured me it would be fine.
I rang Volvo for the 4 digit code ( incase the replacement didn't work ) so at least if all else fails at least there was something working if I had to fit the old unit again.

Was told by the dealer it didn't have one.
Thought great happy days fit a used one.
Spoke to Volvo specialist who said as it didn't have a 4 digit code it was most likely software programmed so a used wouldn't work.
I also researched that it might make a sound but the display and steering wheel controls wouldn't work.

Anyway so decided just to replace the original headunit.
Fitted it ( very straight forward check youtube ) and everything works!!!
No coding required at all. Could'nt be happier!!

Because of the concerns with the coding I nearly went aftermarket.
Main reason for not doing so is lack of multi cd changers available. Obviously!!
I realise cds are now considered old tech but I don't give a **** I like them!
Would have loved a touch screen with a CD player but again it was only one disc player.
Also the single din cd players look awful and don't suit the dash.
In the end I took easy route and just replaced like for like.
I was also concerned it might not sound so good as the original unit.

I did come across an excellent website however.
Its probably already very well known on here already.
Was a company called Incartec.
Really good and laid out nicely.
They do the players but they do a kit which fits the V70 dash and with the right cables and convertor connectors to make all their head units fit the Volvo plugs etc.
Making the swap to a newer unit really easy.
I inly didn't because of cd player.

This needs posting in the correct forum for your car.

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=19