09 V50 stereo options

mcaville · May 7th, 2019, 13:58

I bought an 09 V50 Drive e SE Lux at the weekend. I had hoped there would be an aux input for the stereo, but on this model it seems to be absent. Also, the CD player doesn't work.

Can anyone advise me what options I have for putting a different media player in the car. Are there any that fit with the centre console and integrate with the rest of the cars functions. Ideally I want something with a touch screen and bluetooth.

Many thanks for your help

Petey80 · May 8th, 2019, 11:27

Due to the setup, there is no off the shelf head-unit you can replace it with.

There is this - https://www.bluepower.se/en/product/...players/volvo/ - but it's not cheap.

Stereos are coded to the car so if you wanted to replace the CD changer, it would be a trip to Volvo to have it paired to your car I believe.

Unfortunately there isn't a lot you can do with the audio system with regards to upgrades.

iainmd · May 8th, 2019, 17:31

Pretty sure these guys can fix your CD player cheaper than a new one from Volvo...

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/blog.php?b=36

Alpine EZI-DAB or Pure Highway could be installed using FM transmission to give you AUX-in, USB and DAB.

PaddyB · May 8th, 2019, 21:44

I have one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Transmitter...%2C150&sr=8-20 which I pair to my phone. It works ok for me.

allyjones · Apr 3rd, 2020, 12:42

I've also been looking into options for adding Aux in to my stereo, that doesn't have the MODE option. I wondered it it would be possible to connect a custom AUX input instead of the CD player, rather than an expensive head unit. Have yo seen anything like that?

lockstock · Apr 8th, 2020, 21:34

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Originally Posted by allyjones

I've also been looking into options for adding Aux in to my stereo, that doesn't have the MODE option. I wondered it it would be possible to connect a custom AUX input instead of the CD player, rather than an expensive head unit. Have yo seen anything like that?

It's all fibre networked so I doubt it. Your best bet will be either an FM transmitter, or an inline FM connector (wired FM connector). You could probably fix the CD player by keeping the electronics and swapping in a new mechanical mechanism. then no coding issues on the stereo. Lastly there is a wired in bluetooth solution by GROM. do a search. great piece of kit, but pricey

theharomaster · Apr 18th, 2020, 18:13

yes the fm transmitters are pretty good I use mine all the time ,receives calls too
which is clear as well

May 7th, 2019, 13:58	#1
mcaville New Member Last Online: May 17th, 2019 19:13 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Aylesford	09 V50 stereo options I bought an 09 V50 Drive e SE Lux at the weekend. I had hoped there would be an aux input for the stereo, but on this model it seems to be absent. Also, the CD player doesn't work. Can anyone advise me what options I have for putting a different media player in the car. Are there any that fit with the centre console and integrate with the rest of the cars functions. Ideally I want something with a touch screen and bluetooth. Many thanks for your help

May 8th, 2019, 11:27	#2
Petey80 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 21:03 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North East, Teesside	Due to the setup, there is no off the shelf head-unit you can replace it with. There is this - https://www.bluepower.se/en/product/...players/volvo/ - but it's not cheap. Stereos are coded to the car so if you wanted to replace the CD changer, it would be a trip to Volvo to have it paired to your car I believe. Unfortunately there isn't a lot you can do with the audio system with regards to upgrades. __________________ Thread V40 T2 R-Design - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...56#post2901756 Thread V50 D2 R-Design - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=264890 - CRASHED

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iainmd Member Last Online: Today 12:13 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	Pretty sure these guys can fix your CD player cheaper than a new one from Volvo... https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/blog.php?b=36 Alpine EZI-DAB or Pure Highway could be installed using FM transmission to give you AUX-in, USB and DAB. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

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May 8th, 2019, 21:44	#4
PaddyB Junior Member Last Online: May 12th, 2020 17:23 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mancunia	I have one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Transmitter...%2C150&sr=8-20 which I pair to my phone. It works ok for me.

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allyjones New Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 15:40 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Portsmouth	I've also been looking into options for adding Aux in to my stereo, that doesn't have the MODE option. I wondered it it would be possible to connect a custom AUX input instead of the CD player, rather than an expensive head unit. Have yo seen anything like that?

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theharomaster Junior Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2021 15:40 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: swindon	yes the fm transmitters are pretty good I use mine all the time ,receives calls too which is clear as well

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