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Feb 2nd, 2014, 21:26 | #121 |
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Funny how after 2 attempts and a bit of cash my local independent, despite knowing all the facts couldn't sort it?
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Apr 28th, 2014, 17:42 | #122 |
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Ok, so what happens if you get the head unit removed in the software and then fit a used Volvo unit from another vehicle, surely the ecu is not that smart that it will look when it's been told not to. Also if the dealer "bricks my car he'll be looking at a big bill through the courts as it was not a condition explained or agreed when buying the car and therefore is illegal. I was always told the only thing that's impossible is sh1t from a rocking horse, everything else requires a bit of thought and effort.
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Aug 6th, 2014, 11:31 | #125 |
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Volvo S80
Hi, new to the forum! Just bought a 1999 S80 2.4, picked it up on Monday...I love it! Had one owner from new, 60,000 miles and full Volvo service history.
It's the basic model with no steering controls, the basic heater controls and a radio cassette. I've read all the posts here...and I'm confused!! I want a CD player and was going to get a double din facia adaptor, then have a trip to halfords for a CD player. Having read the posts on this thread I would much rather have a Volvo CD Player but I don't want to waste money on one if it won't work. If I disconnect the battery first, would a Volvo one really work? I like the thought of a posher heater control panel, would that really work on my car? All advice appreciated, many thanks |
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Feb 23rd, 2015, 08:57 | #126 | |
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Feb 23rd, 2015, 09:00 | #127 | |
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I work part time at Halfords (when Im not at Uni!) and yes we have fitted several units to newer S60s etc. Auto leads (have a look at their site via Google) will list all the looms and facia kits for your S80. My colleague Darren fitted an aftermarket double DIN headunit to an S60 and swapped the centre speaker/sat nav screen at the top of the dash for a normal centre speaker etc. If you need any more in-depth advice please PM me And enjoy your S80, beautiful cars and that's got a lovely low mileage too.
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May 15th, 2015, 19:32 | #128 |
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Mark3 v70 radios...
Recently bought a 2011 Mark 3 V70 (ex police) with no radio fitted. Radio control panel/climate display were in the car but relocated in a binacle on top of the dash. Got hold of a radio unit from a car of the same age and model from a breaker (hadn't read this thread at the time). Fitted it and it works for 30 seconds then shuts off. Everything works properly while its working, steering wheel controls, display etc all work just shuts down and won't restart until you next restart the car. It isn't throwing up any fault codes now where as it was before as the radio/ICM was missing. The replacement radio came from another police car so pretty sure it would be exact same model. Unit is a Ford one (says FoMoCo on it anyway). Can these be fixed, hacked or reprogrammed? I know someone with the equipment and skills to swap the eprom if required but has anyone successfully done so?
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May 16th, 2015, 09:01 | #129 |
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Can bus radios
On a VAG group car there is only one wire that goes from the radio to the can bus, it is the blue one on the ISO connector that in a normal car powers the electrical aerial (caused me untold grief with battery completely discharging over 2 days). Aftermarket radios work ok in them as long as you disconnect this wire. A thought occurred to me last night regarding my "radio from another Volvo" problem, what about just disconnecting the can bus connector? Ok it may lead the main ecu to think there is no radio fitted but will the radio work without it? anyone have a wiring diagram for the radio harness as obviously the Volvo has a non ISO connector. I am willing to give it try if I can find out which wire to disconnect.
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May 20th, 2015, 16:46 | #130 |
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Volvo stereo
Been quoted £105 by an independant Volvo specialist to upload some software to the radio to (hopefully) make it work properly. He says he has had some success in the past over-writing used electronic items but never done a radio before. I have just found out that by pressing "power" and "enter" together with no key in the ignition the radio comes on a and stays on indefinitely so I am pretty sure the unit itself is ok.When I put the key in or start the engine it still shuts down after 30 seconds though even if you start with the radio off then give it the "2 fingered salute" with the engine running. Can't help thinking there must be a combination of button pushes that will make it stay on with the ignition on though.
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