Is there a cheap way to add bluetooth to a 2003 XC90?

Parknest · Sep 12th, 2023, 15:13

I've currently got one of those bluetooth FM transmitters which does the job but I'd rather have something better. Is there anything out there that isn't going to cost me a small fortune? I could replace the entire head unit but I don't really want to do that. I also saw a YouTube video where an Andriod head unit was installed where the optional retracting nav screen is situated and retains the existing head unit. This would be ideal were it not for the cost. I've seen bluetooth adapters that connect to the factory head unit but these are not available for mine as I don't have the AUX input. Does anyone know of a solution that isn't gonna cost 3 figures?

Tannaton · Sep 12th, 2023, 17:30

Not sure... because most of the XC90 audio system communicates over fibre optics, there are fewer options available.

Have a look for the GROM-MST4, but that is circa £250.

Parknest · Sep 12th, 2023, 22:34

eBay links for the Android head unit as featured in the above YouTube video:

With AUX: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314560935148
Without AUX: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314566818009

Sep 12th, 2023, 15:13	#1
Parknest Junior Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2024 00:35 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Halifax	Is there a cheap way to add bluetooth to a 2003 XC90? I've currently got one of those bluetooth FM transmitters which does the job but I'd rather have something better. Is there anything out there that isn't going to cost me a small fortune? I could replace the entire head unit but I don't really want to do that. I also saw a YouTube video where an Andriod head unit was installed where the optional retracting nav screen is situated and retains the existing head unit. This would be ideal were it not for the cost. I've seen bluetooth adapters that connect to the factory head unit but these are not available for mine as I don't have the AUX input. Does anyone know of a solution that isn't gonna cost 3 figures? __________________ Current fleet: 2003 XC90 2.4 D5 AWD (PX53 OVZ) 2009 Mercedes-Benz W204 C200 CDI Sport (BJ58 NCV) 1991 Toyota Celica GT (J481 ONB) 1972 Triumph Dolomite 1850 auto (NYE 751L) Last edited by Parknest; Sep 12th, 2023 at 15:19.

Sep 12th, 2023, 17:30	#2
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 07:32 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Not sure... because most of the XC90 audio system communicates over fibre optics, there are fewer options available. Have a look for the GROM-MST4, but that is circa £250. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Sep 12th, 2023, 22:34	#3
Parknest Junior Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2024 00:35 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Halifax	eBay links for the Android head unit as featured in the above YouTube video: With AUX: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314560935148 Without AUX: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314566818009 __________________ Current fleet: 2003 XC90 2.4 D5 AWD (PX53 OVZ) 2009 Mercedes-Benz W204 C200 CDI Sport (BJ58 NCV) 1991 Toyota Celica GT (J481 ONB) 1972 Triumph Dolomite 1850 auto (NYE 751L)

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