S40 (New) Electrics : - USB/Ipod interface

danlee06 · Nov 1st, 2010, 23:57

Hi everyone,
Can an usb/iPod interface be installed DIY on a single CD player performance sound system?

Cheers!

busy builder · Nov 2nd, 2010, 08:03

Isn't there one in the centre arm rest ?

Ben Hur · Nov 2nd, 2010, 11:37

The USB & iPod Music Interface can be installed on your S40 with Performance Sound level, provided the chassis number is after 456691. It can be installed DIY, after installation you'll need to take the S40 to a Volvo dealership to setup the MOST software to recognise the new interface devices.

USB & iPod Music Interface

Jonnieb2009 · Nov 2nd, 2010, 13:24

later 2007 models onwards. Pre 2007 then there is no USB port in armrest as they werent that popular back then.

Either Volvo job which will cost you a good few quid or an aftermarket kit like the Parrot MKI9200 which is bluetooth as well so hands free etc..I have a thread on here with pics of the install. Approx £160 exc fitting.

Rgds
J

danlee06 · Nov 2nd, 2010, 13:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Hur

The USB & iPod Music Interface can be installed on your S40 with Performance Sound level, provided the chassis number is after 456691. It can be installed DIY, after installation you'll need to take the S40 to a Volvo dealership to setup the MOST software to recognise the new interface devices.

USB & iPod Music Interface

Thank you! Where to get the USB/iPod interface, Volvo brand or aftermarket?

danlee06 · Nov 2nd, 2010, 14:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by busy builder

Isn't there one in the centre arm rest ?

No, because I didn’t go for the option to have them installed. Kind of regret!

danlee06 · Nov 2nd, 2010, 14:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonnieb2009

later 2007 models onwards. Pre 2007 then there is no USB port in armrest as they werent that popular back then.

Either Volvo job which will cost you a good few quid or an aftermarket kit like the Parrot MKI9200 which is bluetooth as well so hands free etc..I have a thread on here with pics of the install. Approx £160 exc fitting.

Rgds
J

Is the Parrot MKI9200 as good as the USB/iPod interface, and can it be operated via the central console panel? Thanks!

Jonnieb2009 · Nov 2nd, 2010, 22:08

Go for Dension gateway 500 and this will allow you to use your steering wheel controls etc, it works with alot of cars that have fibre optic sound systems.

Rgds
J

danlee06 · Nov 2nd, 2010, 23:10

Hi Jonnieb, I googled and read posts on info on Dension Gateway 500. It would only work with s40 2004 – 2006 models and sound system that with a CD changer.

Cheers!

Jonnieb2009 · Nov 3rd, 2010, 08:08

Hi

What year is your car?

If you still want functionality then its a dealer job. Unfortunately with the floating console, fibre optics and software there is not alot you can do other then to buy dealer parts.

If you dont want the functionality of the steering wheel or console then an aftermarket kit like Parrot works fine. You can still use your radio etc independently to the Parrot.

Rgds
J

Nov 1st, 2010, 23:57	#1
danlee06 New Member Last Online: Nov 18th, 2010 22:52 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oxford	USB/Ipod interface Hi everyone, Can an usb/iPod interface be installed DIY on a single CD player performance sound system? Cheers!

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Ben Hur Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2017 23:59 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Woking	The USB & iPod Music Interface can be installed on your S40 with Performance Sound level, provided the chassis number is after 456691. It can be installed DIY, after installation you'll need to take the S40 to a Volvo dealership to setup the MOST software to recognise the new interface devices. USB & iPod Music Interface __________________ MY16 - XC60 SE Lux Nav D4 AWD manual - Ice White MY10 - S40 2.0D R-Design SE manual - Black Sapphire

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busy builder Junior Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2011 18:01 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The Highlands	Isn't there one in the centre arm rest ?

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Jonnieb2009 Master Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2011 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Helsby View Photos By: Jonnieb2009	later 2007 models onwards. Pre 2007 then there is no USB port in armrest as they werent that popular back then. Either Volvo job which will cost you a good few quid or an aftermarket kit like the Parrot MKI9200 which is bluetooth as well so hands free etc..I have a thread on here with pics of the install. Approx £160 exc fitting. Rgds J

Nov 2nd, 2010, 22:08	#8
Jonnieb2009 Master Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2011 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Helsby View Photos By: Jonnieb2009	Go for Dension gateway 500 and this will allow you to use your steering wheel controls etc, it works with alot of cars that have fibre optic sound systems. Rgds J

Nov 2nd, 2010, 23:10	#9
danlee06 New Member Last Online: Nov 18th, 2010 22:52 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oxford	Hi Jonnieb, I googled and read posts on info on Dension Gateway 500. It would only work with s40 2004 – 2006 models and sound system that with a CD changer. Cheers!

Nov 3rd, 2010, 08:08	#10
Jonnieb2009 Master Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2011 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Helsby View Photos By: Jonnieb2009	Hi What year is your car? If you still want functionality then its a dealer job. Unfortunately with the floating console, fibre optics and software there is not alot you can do other then to buy dealer parts. If you dont want the functionality of the steering wheel or console then an aftermarket kit like Parrot works fine. You can still use your radio etc independently to the Parrot. Rgds J

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