SC-901 in an S70

nirgunapa · May 20th, 2013, 19:39

I've only gone and bought an SC-901 to fit in my 1999 S70 Tdi. I thought it would be a simple swop with the existing unit but I get no sound which rather defeats the object!
Is it a straight swop and if so what am I doing wrong or could it be a duff unit?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

Colin

rudi dudi · May 20th, 2013, 20:11

The 901 will only work with an external amp. You ain't got one by the sounds of it hence no sound.
Sell it on and get an 805 would be the easiest option.
It is possible to get an amp from a car that originally had a 901 in it , but a load of hassle and expense in my opinion.

OvlovS70 · May 20th, 2013, 23:04

Hello,
Well worth tracking down the amplifier and loom, makes a fantastic difference to the sound quality.
I can help with fitting etc as I have carried out this upgrade.
Cheers

nirgunapa · May 21st, 2013, 09:05

Could I use the amplifier out of my redundant S80?

Colin

scutyde · May 21st, 2013, 09:26

Not without modifying the amplifier harness.

I made a while ago a custom harness for an 850 in order to use the PA200 amplifier and his SC 805 radio.

OvlovS70 · May 21st, 2013, 12:10

Hello,
Nice neat job there scutyde.
Shows anything is possible with the know-how.
I picked up the '70 series amp and loom online, once i looked in the right places.
Cheers

May 20th, 2013, 19:39	#1
nirgunapa Junior Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2021 22:15 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: abergavenny	SC-901 in an S70 I've only gone and bought an SC-901 to fit in my 1999 S70 Tdi. I thought it would be a simple swop with the existing unit but I get no sound which rather defeats the object! Is it a straight swop and if so what am I doing wrong or could it be a duff unit? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Colin __________________ Volvo V70 D5 2009 geartronic ; 1959 Commer Cob; 1952 Riley RMA - both under restoration 2009 Mercedes Benz A150 (wife's drive) previously V70 D5, XC70 SE, S70 SE Tdi, S80 & 265 GLE in black

May 21st, 2013, 09:05	#4
nirgunapa Junior Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2021 22:15 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: abergavenny	Could I use the amplifier out of my redundant S80? Colin __________________ Volvo V70 D5 2009 geartronic ; 1959 Commer Cob; 1952 Riley RMA - both under restoration 2009 Mercedes Benz A150 (wife's drive) previously V70 D5, XC70 SE, S70 SE Tdi, S80 & 265 GLE in black

May 20th, 2013, 20:11	#2
rudi dudi DPF free.FCUK Greta he he Last Online: May 8th, 2024 01:45 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bristol	The 901 will only work with an external amp. You ain't got one by the sounds of it hence no sound. Sell it on and get an 805 would be the easiest option. It is possible to get an amp from a car that originally had a 901 in it , but a load of hassle and expense in my opinion.

May 20th, 2013, 23:04	#3
OvlovS70 Still a learning member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2022 18:49 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ayrshire	Hello, Well worth tracking down the amplifier and loom, makes a fantastic difference to the sound quality. I can help with fitting etc as I have carried out this upgrade. Cheers

May 21st, 2013, 12:10	#6
OvlovS70 Still a learning member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2022 18:49 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ayrshire	Hello, Nice neat job there scutyde. Shows anything is possible with the know-how. I picked up the '70 series amp and loom online, once i looked in the right places. Cheers

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