Other XC90 Problem: AUX solution (for older models up to 2007)

[Volvo Ocean Race]

No need to drill any hole.
Use this hole for cable out of box but DONT FORGET BEFORE YOU SOLD TO PUSH THROUGH cable after Cinch will not pass.


Fix the cable like this. INside the box I put one big cable ties just in case to not pull out cable on installation or
later anyway...


THis is the AUX audio cables. As I didnt have long cable FEmale I put this one but its simple to buy long cable
and pull it to middle front seat box or glove box. But for driver it easy to be in middle box mobile phone than in
glove box.

[Volvo Ocean Race]

Put back FUSE nr. 6 put some music on your mobile phone and connect it with simple
earphone cable. I made one for testing quickly.

Now switch main radio unit POWER and put on for example on AM mode as no one use this mode
at all or put on FM mode. You can hear all AUX, MP3 or other music, even your laptop or other
tablets ect...

When you wish to listen radio - just pull headphone cable from mobile phone and voila its working.

I hope that this will save a lot of money for so expensive modules what some producers wont
just for listening music in XC90 from 2002-2006 as from 2007 Volvo install AUX plug in middle box.

And of course in box in middle of front seats I will put female Jack like Volvo done in newer
models after 2006. This I mean. Voila AUX is working for less than a 5 Euro.
The 2007+ models all come standard with an AUX input by the cup holders

[Volvo Ocean Race]

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Im kindly asking everyone who is doing the same work to take care to NOT place audio cable from modules to
glove or middle box compartment in any vicinity, crossing or touching any of AIR BAGS in our cars.

Please take care that AIRBAGS must be avoid and you can easily find a route to middle box or to glove compartment
avoiding airbags going away from them, under the seats, on middle row, under the plastics under the door ect.

I will in next days try to made some photos where is the safe to place audio cable without going near Airbags.
I will pull some plastics near doors to be more clear. Its easy job - pulling out plastics fantastics covers.

Drive safe and enjoy in music. Sorry that I forgot to mention more visible (i do once) this important thing.

[cheshired5]

This is one of the most extraordinary write ups on here and even though I'll never do this, I'll say thank you.
Two things spring to mind........I wonder how many will try it out and thank goodness my head unit is compatible with a Grom Bluetooth unit.
Great effort though!

[Volvo Ocean Race]

I post this also on another two Volvo forums and on Sweedespeed
They are 3 guys happy with solution.
Another friend of mine waiting that I came back from UK and if
Anyone here diy pls.give us feedback.

Again i tested this and Im happy.
Listening mp3 right now Gloria Ggaynor I will survive...Patrick Hetnandez
Born to be alive...

Chesired5 thanks for compliments.As i done many repairs on my car
I will try to post it in next few days as Im new on this forum and I already
Place or post some usefull i hope informations and simple solutions for
All bad quality materials and parts made for volvo by others.

[ianu]

VOR - fantastic post. :-( Also on my list of 'to do' jobs now ;-)
Thanks again for sharing.

Cheers
Ian

[thexboxblaster]

Hi, first of all i want to thank you for this awesome aux solution.

I have two questions:

1. Will the car audio controls (volume, bass etc.) work with this aux input?
2. How is it possible that unplugging a device from the aux input switches the car to play the radio?

[Shadeyman]

Volvo Ocean Race, I can get my hands on a radio unit. If I sent it to you would you be willing to install the AUX audio cable for me? And of course I'd be willing to pay you for doing it.

[Gurj]

A really excellent and well prepared write-up and solution.
Where were you a few years ago when I was looking for this for my then 2005 model ;-)
I eventually went with the Dension MOST solution which was very good (optically connected), but would have done this if it was known.

[joemc99]

I did this mod last year, works really well. Pretty easy, you need a VERY steady hand and a good soldering iron. The contact points are TINY.

1. Will the car audio controls (volume, bass etc.) work with this aux input?
Yes, normal controls work. Imagine this is just the radio with different input.
2. How is it possible that unplugging a device from the aux input switches the car to play the radio?
I am guessing the current switches the the aux input. It works, works very very well!