Legend Entertainment System Installed in 2013 XC90

drjarmin · Jan 18th, 2021, 02:21

Finally installed the Legend Entertainment System in my 2013 XC90 complete with reversing camera and pairing with steering controls. Also has a GPS antenna and 4G aerial in the A pillar and a SIMM adapter and 2 USB extensions in the glove box.

Whole job took me around 5 hours to install but probably take an hour if I had to do it again as I've never tried a job like this before.

Jay9878 · Jan 18th, 2021, 07:55

Wow looks great, where did you get the surround from? Do you have a link to where you bought all this from? Thanks

Jimmy90 · Jan 18th, 2021, 08:55

Actually looks good enough to convert me as hate the original set up but dislike most after markets.

Have you details of the install? Did you bypass the amp?

outnumbered · Jan 18th, 2021, 09:22

https://www.facebook.com/1060387724/...236695132/?d=n
Looks a nice bit of kit

drjarmin · Jan 18th, 2021, 09:34

I don't think it bypasses the AMP. The CD unit ends up under the passenger seat and the input selector dial hides under the carpet in the centre console.

Price is £500 (US$680) including international shipping. Includes the head unit, GPS antenna, 4G antenna, SIM dock and 2 USB docks that live in the glove box. Doesn't include the reversing camera which is an optional extra for £15 (US$20). It looks well made and definitely improves and modernises the cabin.

It is made and sold by a guy in Taiwan. To order you need to join the 'Legend Volvo XC90 CAR AUDIO' Facebook group. He is super helpful via Messenger both pre and both sales support.

It is mostly Plug and Play and I'd estimate an hour install including the buttons on the steering wheel if you know what you are doing.

eternal optimist · Jan 18th, 2021, 10:29

That’s a good looking thing - still toying with the idea of a lateish original XC90 rather than a new V90.

DJT · May 11th, 2022, 13:52

My Legend has the 6 CD player upright behind it.
Some issues with SIM cards as the holder is 8 terminal and the majority of SIMs are 6 terminal.
Got round it by upgrading my phone to unlimited data and then set hotspot tethering to permanent. That way, as soon as I start my car, the Legend latches onto my phone.

DJT · May 11th, 2022, 13:54

I replaced my cigarette lighter socket with a dual USB connector and couple that to the Legend USB cables. Plug and Play!

DJT · May 11th, 2022, 13:55

It uses the built in amp, which is why you need to keep the CD player. This have the amp built into it.

TrickyYork · Jan 24th, 2023, 09:18

Great job - I have the kit just arrived and also have the reverse camera, any tips for how to thread the wiring through the car?

Jan 18th, 2021, 07:55	#2
Jay9878 New Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2022 14:47 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Solihull	Wow looks great, where did you get the surround from? Do you have a link to where you bought all this from? Thanks Last edited by Jay9878; Jan 18th, 2021 at 07:57.

Jan 18th, 2021, 09:22	#4
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	https://www.facebook.com/1060387724/...236695132/?d=n Looks a nice bit of kit __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

May 11th, 2022, 13:52	#7
DJT Senior Member Last Online: Apr 6th, 2024 14:58 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Milton Keynes	My Legend has the 6 CD player upright behind it. Some issues with SIM cards as the holder is 8 terminal and the majority of SIMs are 6 terminal. Got round it by upgrading my phone to unlimited data and then set hotspot tethering to permanent. That way, as soon as I start my car, the Legend latches onto my phone. __________________ 2007 XC90 D5 Auto 2001 V70 2.4T Auto

May 11th, 2022, 13:54	#8
DJT Senior Member Last Online: Apr 6th, 2024 14:58 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Milton Keynes	I replaced my cigarette lighter socket with a dual USB connector and couple that to the Legend USB cables. Plug and Play! __________________ 2007 XC90 D5 Auto 2001 V70 2.4T Auto

May 11th, 2022, 13:55	#9
DJT Senior Member Last Online: Apr 6th, 2024 14:58 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Milton Keynes	It uses the built in amp, which is why you need to keep the CD player. This have the amp built into it. __________________ 2007 XC90 D5 Auto 2001 V70 2.4T Auto

Jan 18th, 2021, 08:55	#3
Jimmy90 Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 11:09 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Colchester	Actually looks good enough to convert me as hate the original set up but dislike most after markets. Have you details of the install? Did you bypass the amp?

Jan 18th, 2021, 09:34	#5
drjarmin Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2024 12:56 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hong Kong	I don't think it bypasses the AMP. The CD unit ends up under the passenger seat and the input selector dial hides under the carpet in the centre console. Price is £500 (US$680) including international shipping. Includes the head unit, GPS antenna, 4G antenna, SIM dock and 2 USB docks that live in the glove box. Doesn't include the reversing camera which is an optional extra for £15 (US$20). It looks well made and definitely improves and modernises the cabin. It is made and sold by a guy in Taiwan. To order you need to join the 'Legend Volvo XC90 CAR AUDIO' Facebook group. He is super helpful via Messenger both pre and both sales support. It is mostly Plug and Play and I'd estimate an hour install including the buttons on the steering wheel if you know what you are doing.

Jan 18th, 2021, 10:29	#6
eternal optimist Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:19 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reading	That’s a good looking thing - still toying with the idea of a lateish original XC90 rather than a new V90.

Jan 24th, 2023, 09:18	#10
TrickyYork New Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2023 16:39 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: York, United Kingdom	Great job - I have the kit just arrived and also have the reverse camera, any tips for how to thread the wiring through the car?

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