General: - Reprogramming

Speedysi22 · Mar 12th, 2019, 08:25

Hi , I recently had a problem with the CD player in my 2003 xc90 where it tried to eject all 6 CDs at the same time after battery had been reconnected, I read a post that said if I got replacement unit with same model , serial number etc. It would work without needing reprogramming. It doesn't work , I've been to Volvo who refused to reprogram. Does anyone have any ideas what I can do or any idea if there is a garage in Lincolnshire that runs Volvo software that could program it for me. Thanks Simon

SwissXC90 · Mar 12th, 2019, 09:35

Volvo can only program virgin units (brand new, never used)
They cannot reprogram units from another vehicle
This is part of Volvo's anti-theft strategy.

Assuming your problem is a pure mechanical CD changer mech problem, your easiest solution is to use the CD mech from the second hand CD changer from the other vehicle, and fit the mech into your CD changer.

That way the serial number stays unchanged and the car stays happy

Alternatively, try ejecting all CDs from your CD changer using the command in VIDA.

spokoluzik · Mar 13th, 2019, 09:04

Just swap your mechanisms over and leave original electronics. No programming involved..

Speedysi22 · Mar 13th, 2019, 15:34

I did consider changing the insides over , can't eject CDs as it snapped the spindle they sit on when it tried ejecting all 6 at once. Did manage to open unit and get cds out. Thanks for help

Mar 12th, 2019, 08:25	#1
Speedysi22 New Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2019 15:34 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Boston	Reprogramming Hi , I recently had a problem with the CD player in my 2003 xc90 where it tried to eject all 6 CDs at the same time after battery had been reconnected, I read a post that said if I got replacement unit with same model , serial number etc. It would work without needing reprogramming. It doesn't work , I've been to Volvo who refused to reprogram. Does anyone have any ideas what I can do or any idea if there is a garage in Lincolnshire that runs Volvo software that could program it for me. Thanks Simon

Mar 12th, 2019, 09:35	#2
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	Volvo can only program virgin units (brand new, never used) They cannot reprogram units from another vehicle This is part of Volvo's anti-theft strategy. Assuming your problem is a pure mechanical CD changer mech problem, your easiest solution is to use the CD mech from the second hand CD changer from the other vehicle, and fit the mech into your CD changer. That way the serial number stays unchanged and the car stays happy Alternatively, try ejecting all CDs from your CD changer using the command in VIDA. __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Mar 13th, 2019, 09:04	#3
spokoluzik Trader Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 19:46 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: london	Just swap your mechanisms over and leave original electronics. No programming involved.. __________________ http://volvodiagnostic.com/

Mar 13th, 2019, 15:34	#4
Speedysi22 New Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2019 15:34 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Boston	I did consider changing the insides over , can't eject CDs as it snapped the spindle they sit on when it tried ejecting all 6 at once. Did manage to open unit and get cds out. Thanks for help

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