Spare Plugs in the boot - Amp or Sub??

RBIT V70 · Sep 29th, 2008, 20:52

Evening
Ive now had my 08 V70 D5 for 4 months and its driving better than ever.

Ive got the Dynaudio sound system and while looking in the boot I noticed there are two plugs in the boot that Im not sure if they are to do with the sound system.

If you look in the boot with the floor lifted, just where the spare wheel is to the left there are two plastic plug connectors that are coming from the front of the car. Are these for the sound system and if so what are they for?

If it is for a Sub can you get adaptor plugs and fit a 3rd party one?

Thanks

Richard

dodgyken · Sep 30th, 2008, 08:45

I don't know - but I will check mine tonight - and compare. I have just the Performance setup.

Do you have the Sat-Nav?

NI_Volvo_Nut · Sep 30th, 2008, 09:12

More likely towbar electric is it not???

dodgyken · Sep 30th, 2008, 09:25

I have a towbar - so I will look and see what I have. Maybe together we can work it out!!

RBIT V70 · Sep 30th, 2008, 21:57

Thanks guys
I havent got Sat Nav or a tow bar.
thinking about it it could be the tow bar but I would have expected that to be nearer the rear of the car.

Ill get a photo tomorrow night and post it up.
Does anyone on here have a new shape V70 with a rear sub?

Regards

Richard

dodgyken · Oct 6th, 2008, 09:25

If you are talking about 2 plugs on the left hand side close to the hinge (IE closest to the rear seats) - 1 is used for the towbar electrics - with a cable running from the socket along the wheel recess and down to the towbar.

The other one - I am not sure about.

RBIT V70 · Oct 6th, 2008, 12:08

Thanks
I'll find out shortly as my cars currently at the Volvo garage having its DVD fixed (sound only comes out of one side) and the window sensor on the passenger side sorted out (on one touch close it goes half way up and then reopens)

While its down there Im going to get them to take a look and then get a quote for a sub..... looking on the other forums though I may need to sit down as it looks like its £250 for the sub and then £250 for the software update to drive it!!

jock1966 · Oct 10th, 2008, 18:36

one plug is for tow bar wireing and is made live by adding 15amp fuse in rear fuse box.
other plug is for sub speaker option, powerd by adding a 20amp fuse to rear fuse box.

iamthestig · Oct 13th, 2008, 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBIT V70

While its down there Im going to get them to take a look and then get a quote for a sub..... looking on the other forums though I may need to sit down as it looks like its £250 for the sub and then £250 for the software update to drive it!!

I would have considered getting the subwoofer if it was cheaper but although Dynaudio was (only) AU$930, the subwoofer was a further AU$1280. The price differences between markets are somewhat weird...

I would be interested to hear if a Third Party install is easy or not...

RBIT V70 · Oct 14th, 2008, 11:50

One of my clients is a car audio company so I'll have a chat with him when I go and see him next week

the worry is that you need software to drive the sub from the head unit!

Sep 29th, 2008, 20:52	#1
RBIT V70 New Member Last Online: Mar 1st, 2009 23:22 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chesterfield	Spare Plugs in the boot - Amp or Sub?? Evening Ive now had my 08 V70 D5 for 4 months and its driving better than ever. Ive got the Dynaudio sound system and while looking in the boot I noticed there are two plugs in the boot that Im not sure if they are to do with the sound system. If you look in the boot with the floor lifted, just where the spare wheel is to the left there are two plastic plug connectors that are coming from the front of the car. Are these for the sound system and if so what are they for? If it is for a Sub can you get adaptor plugs and fit a 3rd party one? Thanks Richard

Sep 30th, 2008, 09:12	#3
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	More likely towbar electric is it not??? __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

Sep 30th, 2008, 08:45	#2
dodgyken Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2014 14:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zollikon	I don't know - but I will check mine tonight - and compare. I have just the Performance setup. Do you have the Sat-Nav?

Sep 30th, 2008, 09:25	#4
dodgyken Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2014 14:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zollikon	I have a towbar - so I will look and see what I have. Maybe together we can work it out!!

Sep 30th, 2008, 21:57	#5
RBIT V70 New Member Last Online: Mar 1st, 2009 23:22 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chesterfield	Thanks guys I havent got Sat Nav or a tow bar. thinking about it it could be the tow bar but I would have expected that to be nearer the rear of the car. Ill get a photo tomorrow night and post it up. Does anyone on here have a new shape V70 with a rear sub? Regards Richard

Oct 6th, 2008, 09:25	#6
dodgyken Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2014 14:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zollikon	If you are talking about 2 plugs on the left hand side close to the hinge (IE closest to the rear seats) - 1 is used for the towbar electrics - with a cable running from the socket along the wheel recess and down to the towbar. The other one - I am not sure about.

Oct 6th, 2008, 12:08	#7
RBIT V70 New Member Last Online: Mar 1st, 2009 23:22 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chesterfield	Thanks I'll find out shortly as my cars currently at the Volvo garage having its DVD fixed (sound only comes out of one side) and the window sensor on the passenger side sorted out (on one touch close it goes half way up and then reopens) While its down there Im going to get them to take a look and then get a quote for a sub..... looking on the other forums though I may need to sit down as it looks like its £250 for the sub and then £250 for the software update to drive it!!

Oct 10th, 2008, 18:36	#8
jock1966 New Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2009 22:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aberdeen	one plug is for tow bar wireing and is made live by adding 15amp fuse in rear fuse box. other plug is for sub speaker option, powerd by adding a 20amp fuse to rear fuse box.

Oct 14th, 2008, 11:50	#10
RBIT V70 New Member Last Online: Mar 1st, 2009 23:22 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chesterfield	One of my clients is a car audio company so I'll have a chat with him when I go and see him next week the worry is that you need software to drive the sub from the head unit!

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