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Oct 9th, 2018, 01:18 | #1 |
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03 S40 P2 Radio Harness
I have a bit of a question that I have been looking into since I got the S40.
I currently pretty good single DIN aftermarket stereo and have been looking for a way to put it into the S40 as I very much like my music while driving without the hissing noise from the FM transmitter. From what I have gathered, I need to source two harnesses for the radio and antenna. I found both harnesses that I need which are Metra 70-9221 and Metra 40-VL10, but the issue is that they come from the USA and I don't really want to pay the ridiculous delivery prices. Note, I have the HU-xxx radio. My question is, would anyone be able to direct me to the harnesses that are in UK & Ireland or at least in Europe? Would be a bonus for the pocket too. Also, how difficult is the process of installing it? |
Oct 9th, 2018, 01:59 | #2 |
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It's as simple as walking into Halfords, looking up the right adapter lead, buy it and connect it. Failing that, most auto-audio shops will be able to obtain them. Sometimes even motor-factors shops carry them too. Many cars share connectors, at least across manufacturers. Many radios share connectors, at least across their manufacturers. You just need to obtain the right one for the combination you have. You just plug them in. It's a lot simpler than it used to be.
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Oct 9th, 2018, 03:02 | #3 |
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From what I have seen, Halfords don't offer anything for Volvo's and I'm not quite sure of what connectors I exactly need so I don't want to buy something that won't work and might cause a headache. Perhaps there is something on Amazon UK or even eBay, but again, I'm not exactly sure what I'm looking for other than the Metra ones I listed.
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Oct 9th, 2018, 03:16 | #4 |
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They're not listed by manufacturer. You have to look them up on the table/chart/computer (probably crashed)/etc, and then find the corresponding item number on the rack. I've got one in my V40, so I know they exist.
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Oct 9th, 2018, 03:18 | #5 |
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Wait a minute - I'm a bit confused? Are you trying to install a Volvo HU radio into your Volvo, but someone's half-inched the connectors? Or what? Sorry, I'm a bit thick.
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Oct 9th, 2018, 03:25 | #6 |
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No no, I currently have an HU-xxx radio in the S40 which supports tape and cd, but since I only listen to music through my phone, I have to use an fm transmitter which isn't that great, to be honest. So I'm currently considering putting in an aftermarket head unit which is single din and have been looking into what harnesses I need before I start.
My local Halfords only has computers for wipers and bulbs, from what I have seen on the rack they have harnesses for Fiats, Fords, BMW's, etc, but no Volvos which is a joke. So I'd rather find the items I need on Amazon UK or eBay and order them online for simplicity. |
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