Changing Factory Fit Audio Unit - Page 3

Mooosey · Dec 31st, 2012, 10:30

Hiya in the pic with housing. you got the 2 bolts securing hu unit at the bottom, is there any more? I'm trying to get mine out as I need to put my hands free kit in.

Missing Lincs · Dec 31st, 2012, 11:22

From memory, there are two bolts through from the HU opening which hold the climate unit. The two bolts at the back of the HU mounting frame are the only ones that I can remember.

Wannavaux · Dec 31st, 2012, 11:45

There's a long groove at the top of the headunit which holds the top part of the unit in against the lip of the dashboard. Once you undo the bottom two bolts for the headunit, pull the bottom of the unit towards you and slightly downwards to disengage the unit from the big groove at the top.

To refit, put the unit in, clearing any wires from being pinched and slide the top part in to the long groove first then push the bottom back in and reattach the screws.

Mark Kristian · Feb 25th, 2016, 22:24

Huge thread resurrection but I'm after a bit of help;

I have just purchased a 2003 V70 which is currently fitted with the HU-850 unit, going to be swapping that out for one of the new Sony double din devices XAV-602BT ...

Having researched this a little I have come across the 'Dietz' Can bus interfaces, I have asked a question via email but awaiting an answer as yet. The only one listed on the site now is the tenth generation version, which sates it only works with 05 and above.

Can anybody help me? I really want to keep the steering wheel functionality

Thank you.

Missing Lincs · Feb 26th, 2016, 08:11

Hi Mark

Have a look at this interface Connect2

From what it says in the write up it may also support handbrake and reverse signals, I can't say 100% that is does and you may not need these anyway.

It must be fairly new as it wasn't around when I did my install. I've used Connect2 kit on other vehicles, there customer support are OK so you could check with them to make sure the interface does what you need.

There is a Sony patch lead listed to go with the interface and I've also fitted the same Sony unit in another car if you need any help with that.

Blackcamo · Sep 18th, 2018, 15:51

Hi all.
Thought that I'd rather bring this one back to life instead of creating a new thread...
My hu-850 is dying inthe usual way. I tried resoldering and it worked for an hour or so, then resoldered again and it worked for 20mins. Now it works when it wants and how it wants.
I didn't want to change the stock look but I guess I want to now.
In the beginning of this thread I've read about original volvo din fascia and that would be great- at least plastics would match- but I've no idea how to get one for 2006 s60. Just call the dealer?
Another question is regarding canbus- I don't have a sat nav or reversing sensors so I'm guessing I would only need it for steering wheel controls and dimming? Am I right? I'm not fussy here- I want good music and that's all.
Third thing is internal amp- the radio that I'm after has either built in amp or amp outputs- it would be easier to use internal amp but I am considering bypassing if that's better (but my way of bypassing would be bridging cables under the seat where the amp is...)
Your thoughts on it?
Thanks
Robert

stephen130675 · Oct 6th, 2020, 16:08

Hi. What is the process to disconnect the battery prior to doing this work. Is there any pitfalls to look out for? Cheers

barrybritcher · Oct 6th, 2020, 21:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephen130675

Hi. What is the process to disconnect the battery prior to doing this work. Is there any pitfalls to look out for? Cheers

pitfall1: you have to empty the crap out of the boot to get to battery.

tip2: when you reconnect the battery leave the key in pos 2- this will eliminate sparking

paddy74 · Oct 7th, 2020, 01:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephen130675

Hi. What is the process to disconnect the battery prior to doing this work. Is there any pitfalls to look out for? Cheers

wait for at least five minutes, after removing the key and last door closed or open
disconnect the negative lead
disconnect the positive lead
remove/switch battery
set ignition to pos2
make sure, no one is inside the car
connect the positive lead
connect the negative lead

That's what VIDA says.

Millie20 · Oct 7th, 2020, 15:47

While this thread is on the front page, any members replaced their hu- xxx unit with an after market one?

Feb 25th, 2016, 22:24	#24
Mark Kristian New Member Last Online: Mar 1st, 2016 00:13 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne	Step back in time ... Huge thread resurrection but I'm after a bit of help; I have just purchased a 2003 V70 which is currently fitted with the HU-850 unit, going to be swapping that out for one of the new Sony double din devices XAV-602BT ... Having researched this a little I have come across the 'Dietz' Can bus interfaces, I have asked a question via email but awaiting an answer as yet. The only one listed on the site now is the tenth generation version, which sates it only works with 05 and above. Can anybody help me? I really want to keep the steering wheel functionality Thank you.

Dec 31st, 2012, 10:30	#21
Mooosey Junior Member Last Online: Sep 28th, 2015 17:13 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dorset	Hiya in the pic with housing. you got the 2 bolts securing hu unit at the bottom, is there any more? I'm trying to get mine out as I need to put my hands free kit in.

Dec 31st, 2012, 11:22	#22
Missing Lincs Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:17 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louth	From memory, there are two bolts through from the HU opening which hold the climate unit. The two bolts at the back of the HU mounting frame are the only ones that I can remember.

Dec 31st, 2012, 11:45	#23
Wannavaux Junior Member Last Online: Jun 27th, 2015 13:52 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hampshire	There's a long groove at the top of the headunit which holds the top part of the unit in against the lip of the dashboard. Once you undo the bottom two bolts for the headunit, pull the bottom of the unit towards you and slightly downwards to disengage the unit from the big groove at the top. To refit, put the unit in, clearing any wires from being pinched and slide the top part in to the long groove first then push the bottom back in and reattach the screws.

Feb 26th, 2016, 08:11	#25
Missing Lincs Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:17 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louth	Hi Mark Have a look at this interface Connect2 From what it says in the write up it may also support handbrake and reverse signals, I can't say 100% that is does and you may not need these anyway. It must be fairly new as it wasn't around when I did my install. I've used Connect2 kit on other vehicles, there customer support are OK so you could check with them to make sure the interface does what you need. There is a Sony patch lead listed to go with the interface and I've also fitted the same Sony unit in another car if you need any help with that.

Sep 18th, 2018, 15:51	#26
Blackcamo New Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2024 13:26 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Leven	Hi all. Thought that I'd rather bring this one back to life instead of creating a new thread... My hu-850 is dying inthe usual way. I tried resoldering and it worked for an hour or so, then resoldered again and it worked for 20mins. Now it works when it wants and how it wants. I didn't want to change the stock look but I guess I want to now. In the beginning of this thread I've read about original volvo din fascia and that would be great- at least plastics would match- but I've no idea how to get one for 2006 s60. Just call the dealer? Another question is regarding canbus- I don't have a sat nav or reversing sensors so I'm guessing I would only need it for steering wheel controls and dimming? Am I right? I'm not fussy here- I want good music and that's all. Third thing is internal amp- the radio that I'm after has either built in amp or amp outputs- it would be easier to use internal amp but I am considering bypassing if that's better (but my way of bypassing would be bridging cables under the seat where the amp is...) Your thoughts on it? Thanks Robert

Oct 6th, 2020, 16:08	#27
stephen130675 New Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2021 16:22 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Alness	Hi. What is the process to disconnect the battery prior to doing this work. Is there any pitfalls to look out for? Cheers

Oct 7th, 2020, 15:47	#30
Millie20 Member Last Online: Nov 24th, 2023 08:21 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Oxfordshire	While this thread is on the front page, any members replaced their hu- xxx unit with an after market one?

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