Premium audio & replacing HU.

dignus · Jul 13th, 2020, 11:09

After reading quite a bit I'm close to order the stuff I think I need for replacing the head unit in my XC90. Just wanted to double check it'll work for my car.

I have an XC90 MY 06, with Premium Audio (Dynaudio). I see the incartec set: https://incartec.co.uk/product/Volvo...ace-FK-860-PDC
Would this kit combined with a Kenwood DMX7018DABS work? I'd be bypassing the amp if I understand correctly and hook up the speakers directly to the new HU.

Also want to add https://incartec.co.uk/product/Volvo...amera-CA-VOL01.

What I don't see, yet, is how the incartec kit works with the fiber optic signal. I don't see a fiber optic cable in the kit. Am I missing something?

SwissXC90 · Jul 13th, 2020, 11:56

That interface bypasses the MOST fiber optic system completely

You will thus loose the following MOST-based functions (if any of these are fitted to your car)

Built-in Telephone
Navigation Audio
Parking camera (because nav system may not work)
Front PDC beeps
Rear PDC beeps

I see the kit allows for an external beeper for the PDC (parking sensor) beeps.

dignus · Jul 13th, 2020, 11:58

Thanks. I'll add a rear camera so I can live without the beeps for now!

PsYcHe · Jul 13th, 2020, 13:20

It's a fun job. I bought a whole kit from Connects2 which includes the reversing beeper module, the steering wheel controls, and all the required cabling.

The main pain in the backside is that you need to take the screen and system board from your existing system and keep it plugged in but hidden behind the dash as other stuff stops working (like central locking) without it.

Also make sure you wire everything up before you turn the ignition back or you'll need VIDA to clear a load of faults.

I've got the DMX7017DABS and it doesn't go back all the way flush, it's about 2cm proud, so my son 3d printed a cover to go round the gap.

Not sure if the 7018 is the same, but I just connected the parking brake wire to ground as otherwise a load of functions get turned off.

MY V70T5 · Jul 13th, 2020, 18:07

same here
i got the kit from connects2 from ebay £125 and i am using an eanon system total cost £325 including steering controls.

There are good tutorials on youtube which are step by step
Good luck

MY V70T5 · Jul 13th, 2020, 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by dignus

Thanks. I'll add a rear camera so I can live without the beeps for now!

it looks like your kit retains the function of the sensors

Jul 13th, 2020, 11:09	#1
dignus New Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2020 11:58 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Dongen	Premium audio & replacing HU. After reading quite a bit I'm close to order the stuff I think I need for replacing the head unit in my XC90. Just wanted to double check it'll work for my car. I have an XC90 MY 06, with Premium Audio (Dynaudio). I see the incartec set: https://incartec.co.uk/product/Volvo...ace-FK-860-PDC Would this kit combined with a Kenwood DMX7018DABS work? I'd be bypassing the amp if I understand correctly and hook up the speakers directly to the new HU. Also want to add https://incartec.co.uk/product/Volvo...amera-CA-VOL01. What I don't see, yet, is how the incartec kit works with the fiber optic signal. I don't see a fiber optic cable in the kit. Am I missing something?

Jul 13th, 2020, 11:56	#2
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	That interface bypasses the MOST fiber optic system completely You will thus loose the following MOST-based functions (if any of these are fitted to your car) Built-in Telephone Navigation Audio Parking camera (because nav system may not work) Front PDC beeps Rear PDC beeps I see the kit allows for an external beeper for the PDC (parking sensor) beeps. __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Jul 13th, 2020, 11:58	#3
dignus New Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2020 11:58 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Dongen	Thanks. I'll add a rear camera so I can live without the beeps for now!

Jul 13th, 2020, 13:20	#4
PsYcHe Member Last Online: Feb 8th, 2022 10:50 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Blantyre	It's a fun job. I bought a whole kit from Connects2 which includes the reversing beeper module, the steering wheel controls, and all the required cabling. The main pain in the backside is that you need to take the screen and system board from your existing system and keep it plugged in but hidden behind the dash as other stuff stops working (like central locking) without it. Also make sure you wire everything up before you turn the ignition back or you'll need VIDA to clear a load of faults. I've got the DMX7017DABS and it doesn't go back all the way flush, it's about 2cm proud, so my son 3d printed a cover to go round the gap. Not sure if the 7018 is the same, but I just connected the parking brake wire to ground as otherwise a load of functions get turned off.

Jul 13th, 2020, 18:07	#5
MY V70T5 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2023 22:27 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: London	same here i got the kit from connects2 from ebay £125 and i am using an eanon system total cost £325 including steering controls. There are good tutorials on youtube which are step by step Good luck

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