Replace standard radio/CD unit

ajaycad · Aug 17th, 2012, 14:39

My 2010 SE LUX has the performance radio/cd unit. Is it possible to replace this unit with an aftermarket unit, say Kenwood etc without major surgery to the dash/wiring.

Daim · Aug 17th, 2012, 15:04

Simple answer: no.

Why?

MOST (fibre optics) and not a simple central unit.

noney82 · Aug 17th, 2012, 17:20

What about swapping it for a better Volvo one? I have the standard one is it possible to replace it with the top of the range one ie 6cd one

Daim · Aug 17th, 2012, 17:31

It IS possible BUT it WILL cost a lot and requires unlimited access to Volvo Vida and the Volvo server in Gothenburg.

ajaycad · Aug 17th, 2012, 22:05

Oh well guess I will have to stick with the standard unit. Reason I ask is that I have a Parrot MKi9100 and as much as I like the Bluetooth phone side, I would really like to plug my iPhone into the cars audio and use the head unit/steering wheel controls to select/skip through my iPhones music library. Whats the simplest and cheapest way of doing this.

Daim · Aug 17th, 2012, 22:22

Grom audio MST3 Volso. Google it

noney82 · Aug 18th, 2012, 01:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daim

It IS possible BUT it WILL cost a lot and requires unlimited access to Volvo Vida and the Volvo server in Gothenburg.

Why does everything require Volvo the got us by the balls

Ninja59 · Aug 18th, 2012, 04:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by noney82

Why does everything require Volvo the got us by the balls

many have now tbh all part of infotainment systems etc.

ajaycad · Aug 18th, 2012, 09:09

Or I suppose I could buy the official Volvo USB/iPod interface kit. Thing is will this work alongside my Parrot kit.

Daim · Aug 18th, 2012, 13:13

Will work, as the USB/Ipod kit is programmed into the car so your "Mode" button gets extended from say only CD and AUX to CD, AUX, USB and IPOD.

Aug 17th, 2012, 14:39	#1
ajaycad 1200 VMax Rider Last Online: Jan 7th, 2017 19:46 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cornwall	Replace standard radio/CD unit My 2010 SE LUX has the performance radio/cd unit. Is it possible to replace this unit with an aftermarket unit, say Kenwood etc without major surgery to the dash/wiring.

Aug 17th, 2012, 15:04	#2
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Today 19:48 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	Simple answer: no. Why? MOST (fibre optics) and not a simple central unit. __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Aug 17th, 2012, 17:31	#4
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Today 19:48 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	It IS possible BUT it WILL cost a lot and requires unlimited access to Volvo Vida and the Volvo server in Gothenburg. __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Aug 17th, 2012, 22:22	#6
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Today 19:48 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	Grom audio MST3 Volso. Google it __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Aug 18th, 2012, 13:13	#10
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Today 19:48 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	Will work, as the USB/Ipod kit is programmed into the car so your "Mode" button gets extended from say only CD and AUX to CD, AUX, USB and IPOD. __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Aug 17th, 2012, 17:20	#3
noney82 Master Member Last Online: Dec 31st, 2021 01:00 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: manchester/Stockport	What about swapping it for a better Volvo one? I have the standard one is it possible to replace it with the top of the range one ie 6cd one

Aug 17th, 2012, 22:05	#5
ajaycad 1200 VMax Rider Last Online: Jan 7th, 2017 19:46 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cornwall	Oh well guess I will have to stick with the standard unit. Reason I ask is that I have a Parrot MKi9100 and as much as I like the Bluetooth phone side, I would really like to plug my iPhone into the cars audio and use the head unit/steering wheel controls to select/skip through my iPhones music library. Whats the simplest and cheapest way of doing this.

Aug 18th, 2012, 09:09	#9
ajaycad 1200 VMax Rider Last Online: Jan 7th, 2017 19:46 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cornwall	Or I suppose I could buy the official Volvo USB/iPod interface kit. Thing is will this work alongside my Parrot kit.

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