V70: Stereo/SatNav/Phone - HELP! unresponsive HU850 and steering wheel controls

D5786 · Dec 21st, 2017, 18:56

I've just purchased a rather nice looking D5 after playing around with the stereo it seems like it doesn't want to select any of the buttons on the unit nor will not accept no cds. It's seems as though something stuck in the multichager but whenever I press eject nothing happens no noise. First of all is this simple fix if not how easy is it to install an aftermarket unit.

steadvex · Dec 21st, 2017, 19:04

its fairly easy to replace.

These work with the steering wheel controls I believe, bit pricey, but certainly an interesting option! I've never tried one but I was tempted before in an older car with the HU-850

https://www.bluepower.se/en/product/audio-video/car-stereo/custom-players/volvo-s80-98-06-headunit-arm-2016-version.html

I believe they updated the newer versions so the font matches the Volvo oem style, although not 100% sure on thats

D5786 · Dec 21st, 2017, 21:17

Regarding my HU-850 is there anyway to get the headunit functioning or am I stuck on the one station. it's rather frustrating trying to get a station that's on 107.2 let alone not being able to change to another station. I'm not willing to pay premium for replacement. But, rather get this unit back to life; if its only something minor.

Simon Jones · Dec 22nd, 2017, 18:50

You're in the 2007 onwards section so may not quite so many responses to your queries.

For the CD, pressing the eject button will only do something if there are CDs already inside. The 850 is quite prone to CD mech failure unfortunately. You can go the aftermarket route and I have a nice double DIN fascia and all the wiring for sale if you are interested?

D5786 · Dec 26th, 2017, 00:37

I've tried everything but unfortunately, I'm getting nowhere :-( If you've got the amplifier patch then I'll be interested, Do you also have steering wheel controls?

Simon Jones · Dec 26th, 2017, 20:29

See posts #5 and 6 for info on the kit. With the Pioneer at least you can get a CANBUS adapter that allows the steering wheel controls to be used. Somewhere in the region of £50 so not especially cheap.

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=275195

Dec 21st, 2017, 18:56	#1
D5786 New Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2020 01:59 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Birmingham	HELP! unresponsive HU850 and steering wheel controls I've just purchased a rather nice looking D5 after playing around with the stereo it seems like it doesn't want to select any of the buttons on the unit nor will not accept no cds. It's seems as though something stuck in the multichager but whenever I press eject nothing happens no noise. First of all is this simple fix if not how easy is it to install an aftermarket unit.

Dec 22nd, 2017, 18:50	#4
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	You're in the 2007 onwards section so may not quite so many responses to your queries. For the CD, pressing the eject button will only do something if there are CDs already inside. The 850 is quite prone to CD mech failure unfortunately. You can go the aftermarket route and I have a nice double DIN fascia and all the wiring for sale if you are interested? __________________ 2008 XC70 3.2 SE Lux with LPG conversion - current 2005 XC70 D5 SE Lux - sold 2004 XC70 D5 SE Lux - written off by another XC70 2001 V70 D5 - sold 2000 V70 Classic 2.4 - sold

Dec 26th, 2017, 20:29	#6
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	See posts #5 and 6 for info on the kit. With the Pioneer at least you can get a CANBUS adapter that allows the steering wheel controls to be used. Somewhere in the region of £50 so not especially cheap. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=275195 __________________ 2008 XC70 3.2 SE Lux with LPG conversion - current 2005 XC70 D5 SE Lux - sold 2004 XC70 D5 SE Lux - written off by another XC70 2001 V70 D5 - sold 2000 V70 Classic 2.4 - sold

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Dec 21st, 2017, 19:04	#2
steadvex Master Member Last Online: Jul 30th, 2023 19:01 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: cardiff View Photos By: steadvex	its fairly easy to replace. These work with the steering wheel controls I believe, bit pricey, but certainly an interesting option! I've never tried one but I was tempted before in an older car with the HU-850 https://www.bluepower.se/en/product/audio-video/car-stereo/custom-players/volvo-s80-98-06-headunit-arm-2016-version.html I believe they updated the newer versions so the font matches the Volvo oem style, although not 100% sure on thats

Dec 21st, 2017, 21:17	#3
D5786 New Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2020 01:59 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Birmingham	Regarding my HU-850 is there anyway to get the headunit functioning or am I stuck on the one station. it's rather frustrating trying to get a station that's on 107.2 let alone not being able to change to another station. I'm not willing to pay premium for replacement. But, rather get this unit back to life; if its only something minor.

Dec 26th, 2017, 00:37	#5
D5786 New Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2020 01:59 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Birmingham	I've tried everything but unfortunately, I'm getting nowhere :-( If you've got the amplifier patch then I'll be interested, Do you also have steering wheel controls?

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