Retro fit bluetooth

XC60Owner · May 3rd, 2009, 14:19

Hi all, am regretting not getting bluetooth in my XC60. Phoned dealer about retro fit and told I would get a different system to factory install. I don't like the sound of sticking the controls on the dash.

Is it possible to do a complete retro fit of the factory bluetooth, e.g. new steering wheel controls, alpha-numeric pad on dash and microphone in roof etc... or would that just be stupidly expensive?

4wheeldriver · May 3rd, 2009, 20:33

Hi

Ive the dealer fit option on mine and its quite a small and unobtrusive unit on the dash next to the steering wheel. As its silver it doesnt look that out of place with the aluminium trim that Ive got in mine and the sound both from the car and calls coming into the car is clear as a bell. Would recommend it if thats the phone system you prefer.

Should add that it does take a wee bit of time to program in all the voice activated numbers you wish to use most as youve to store them one at a time. Once done though its all dne by one press of a button.

Cheers

4WD

XC60Owner · May 3rd, 2009, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4wheeldriver

Hi

Ive the dealer fit option on mine and its quite a small and unobtrusive unit on the dash next to the steering wheel. As its silver it doesnt look that out of place with the aluminium trim that Ive got in mine and the sound both from the car and calls coming into the car is clear as a bell. Would recommend it if thats the phone system you prefer.

Should add that it does take a wee bit of time to program in all the voice activated numbers you wish to use most as youve to store them one at a time. Once done though its all dne by one press of a button.

Cheers

4WD

Where is the microphone placed? Can the other person hear the passenger if they speak as well?

bircham · May 3rd, 2009, 23:03

I would have thoght that it would have been stupidly expensive as you might think. The steering wheel alone is several hundred pounds and then there's all the labour for routing wires etc, I would say that a third party unit would be better value.

Jon

4wheeldriver · May 3rd, 2009, 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by XC60Owner

Where is the microphone placed? Can the other person hear the passenger if they speak as well?

I think the microphone is up in the roof console beside the lights. PAssenger does need to speak up a wee bit but I can use just normal tones near enough. Dont have to scream at it.

jposner · May 4th, 2009, 00:19

don't bother with volvo unit, will cost you arm and leg,

just get a parrot ! http://www.parrot.com/uk - they are the best, v cheap, sound superb, works with any phone, unobtrusive, syncs phonebooks, etc.
I have CK3100, so good I had it moved from one car to another. total cost would be £200 inc fitting. I used these guys: http://www.avrmobiles.co.uk/

later models include ipod connectivity and control of ipod functions too.

XC60Owner · May 4th, 2009, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by jposner

don't bother with volvo unit, will cost you arm and leg,

just get a parrot ! http://www.parrot.com/uk - they are the best, v cheap, sound superb, works with any phone, unobtrusive, syncs phonebooks, etc.
I have CK3100, so good I had it moved from one car to another. total cost would be £200 inc fitting. I used these guys: http://www.avrmobiles.co.uk/

later models include ipod connectivity and control of ipod functions too.

I'll take a look thanks

May 3rd, 2009, 14:19	#1
XC60Owner Senior Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2023 15:30 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: london	Retro fit bluetooth Hi all, am regretting not getting bluetooth in my XC60. Phoned dealer about retro fit and told I would get a different system to factory install. I don't like the sound of sticking the controls on the dash. Is it possible to do a complete retro fit of the factory bluetooth, e.g. new steering wheel controls, alpha-numeric pad on dash and microphone in roof etc... or would that just be stupidly expensive?

May 3rd, 2009, 20:33	#2
4wheeldriver Master Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2013 20:28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Aberdeen	Hi Ive the dealer fit option on mine and its quite a small and unobtrusive unit on the dash next to the steering wheel. As its silver it doesnt look that out of place with the aluminium trim that Ive got in mine and the sound both from the car and calls coming into the car is clear as a bell. Would recommend it if thats the phone system you prefer. Should add that it does take a wee bit of time to program in all the voice activated numbers you wish to use most as youve to store them one at a time. Once done though its all dne by one press of a button. Cheers 4WD __________________ BMW X5 3.0sd SE with more extras than the cast of Ben Hur!!!! Mini Cooper Worx

May 3rd, 2009, 23:03	#4
bircham Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2014 03:40 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: forfar	I would have thoght that it would have been stupidly expensive as you might think. The steering wheel alone is several hundred pounds and then there's all the labour for routing wires etc, I would say that a third party unit would be better value. Jon __________________ 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE manual, Electric silver, Calcite leather, privacy glass & 2006 Volvo V50 2.0dSE, silver, quartz leather.

May 4th, 2009, 00:19	#6
jposner New Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2010 22:31 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London	don't bother with volvo unit, will cost you arm and leg, just get a parrot ! http://www.parrot.com/uk - they are the best, v cheap, sound superb, works with any phone, unobtrusive, syncs phonebooks, etc. I have CK3100, so good I had it moved from one car to another. total cost would be £200 inc fitting. I used these guys: http://www.avrmobiles.co.uk/ later models include ipod connectivity and control of ipod functions too. __________________ XC90 MY07 (56 plate), D5 SE 185bhp Geartronic

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