The Dreaded MOST cable break

Maccartw · Mar 10th, 2019, 23:04

Dear fellow forumites,

XC90 SE 2003 D5

Valeter did a sterling job of catching the orange MOST fibre cable under the passenger seat yesterday, radio before cleaning, no radio after.
Deny'd all knowledge it was them.
Serves me right for being rushed and letting someone else do it.

I only just replace a failed ATM unit a month ago and I was quite enjoying sound in the seXC beast again.

Anybody know the ideal place to look for a repairer? Preferably in the south of England as i'm in Hampshire. I've oogled some but they're all 'up North'.

All responses kindly received in my 'oh so quiet' 4x4.

SwissXC90 · Mar 11th, 2019, 04:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maccartw

Dear fellow forumites,

XC90 SE 2003 D5

Valeter did a sterling job of catching the orange MOST fibre cable under the passenger seat yesterday, radio before cleaning, no radio after.
Deny'd all knowledge it was them.
Serves me right for being rushed and letting someone else do it.

I only just replace a failed ATM unit a month ago and I was quite enjoying sound in the seXC beast again.

Anybody know the ideal place to look for a repairer? Preferably in the south of England as i'm in Hampshire. I've oogled some but they're all 'up North'.

All responses kindly received in my 'oh so quiet' 4x4.

You can get Fiber repair kits. Look on eBay. Otherwise, you have to fit a new cable.

SwissXC90 · Mar 11th, 2019, 07:49

This joins two connectors together to bypass a device:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-Mercedes...wAAOSwcmZa2cA0

Maybe you can use that to repair the cable?
The visible red light used is not so sensitive to accurate alignment of the fibre...

Maccartw · Mar 11th, 2019, 21:47

That connector on german eBay looks perfect, I wonder if i can clean cut the ends of my cables without specialist tools. In which case happy days.

SwissXC90 · Mar 12th, 2019, 05:10

Given that a company damaged it for you, get it fixed by Volvo properly and get the company that damaged your car to pay for the damage.

Mar 10th, 2019, 23:04	#1
Maccartw Junior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2019 13:08 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Portsmouth	The Dreaded MOST cable break Dear fellow forumites, XC90 SE 2003 D5 Valeter did a sterling job of catching the orange MOST fibre cable under the passenger seat yesterday, radio before cleaning, no radio after. Deny'd all knowledge it was them. Serves me right for being rushed and letting someone else do it. I only just replace a failed ATM unit a month ago and I was quite enjoying sound in the seXC beast again. Anybody know the ideal place to look for a repairer? Preferably in the south of England as i'm in Hampshire. I've oogled some but they're all 'up North'. All responses kindly received in my 'oh so quiet' 4x4.

Mar 11th, 2019, 07:49	#3
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	This joins two connectors together to bypass a device: https://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-Mercedes...wAAOSwcmZa2cA0 Maybe you can use that to repair the cable? The visible red light used is not so sensitive to accurate alignment of the fibre... __________________ 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 12th, 2019, 05:10	#5
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	Given that a company damaged it for you, get it fixed by Volvo properly and get the company that damaged your car to pay for the damage. __________________ 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 11th, 2019, 21:47	#4
Maccartw Junior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2019 13:08 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Portsmouth	That connector on german eBay looks perfect, I wonder if i can clean cut the ends of my cables without specialist tools. In which case happy days.

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