Electrics: - XC90 12v Switched Feed

greg2302 · Jul 29th, 2011, 16:43

Hi, new member, collected my ex demo XC90 this week, base model in Ice White with bluetooth and upgraded alloys - very happy !

I've trawled the forums and found a few different ways to get a 12v ignition switched power supply for hard wiring accessories. The 12v socket in the dash seems to be the most popular source but it's a bit of a hassle getting access, so I was wondering about the wiring underneath the rear console ?

Can anyone tell me which wires I need to tap into ? I believe the purple is 12v switched but I need a neutral nearby that won't affect anything else - presume any black wire is okay ?

Thanks for any assistance.

Greg.

Ron_XC90 · Jul 29th, 2011, 17:00

Hi Greg, have a look here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=107172, might give you any ideas...

greg2302 · Jul 29th, 2011, 17:08

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Originally Posted by Ron_XC90

Hi Greg, have a look here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=107172, might give you any ideas...

Thanks Ron. Very comprehensive photos and instructions - it's hauling out the whole radio / climate control assembly I don't fancy - the wife will probably kill me ! I've done this job before on a Golf, Mondeo and V50 but the amount of dismantling required on the XC90 looks way OTT just to connect a couple of wires.

Ron_XC90 · Jul 29th, 2011, 17:13

Greg, If yours has the power outlet in the arm-rest, you can take that feed. In that case I believe you can even just take out the part with the connectors (slide out the arm-rest and you'll see what I mean) (2 torx screws). The wire colors are the same, purple +12v and black GND

elliott2 · Jul 29th, 2011, 18:24

Hi, remove the carpet trim that runs down the left side of the console (just pops off. there is a small loom that runs along the gear shift housing (one clip holds the loom to housing), in this you will find a thick purple, this is a good, Volvo approved, switched supply. hope this helps!

greg2302 · Jul 29th, 2011, 23:15

Thanks guys, that sounds much easier. I'll have a poke about for that purple wire tomorrow morning. I'm loving this car - pleasant surprise today when I plugged in my iPod to the USB port and could access all the functions via the head unit - just keeps getting better. Apart from the mpg of course but I expected that before I bought it !

dsd1976 · Jul 30th, 2011, 15:45

Remove the panel by the pedals.. 2 x torx screws ... Then taped on the wiring loom running to the fuse box will be a spare connector purple and black.. It should be pretty easy to find mine was taped up with masking tape.

Bill Edmondson · Jul 30th, 2011, 15:51

If you did pop out the dash its really easy.

1, pop up the gear stick surround.
2, this reveals 2 torx screws for the dash.
3, now just drop the entire dash and lift out

Simples

Jul 29th, 2011, 16:43	#1
greg2302 New Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2011 23:18 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nairn	XC90 12v Switched Feed Hi, new member, collected my ex demo XC90 this week, base model in Ice White with bluetooth and upgraded alloys - very happy ! I've trawled the forums and found a few different ways to get a 12v ignition switched power supply for hard wiring accessories. The 12v socket in the dash seems to be the most popular source but it's a bit of a hassle getting access, so I was wondering about the wiring underneath the rear console ? Can anyone tell me which wires I need to tap into ? I believe the purple is 12v switched but I need a neutral nearby that won't affect anything else - presume any black wire is okay ? Thanks for any assistance. Greg.

Jul 29th, 2011, 17:00	#2
Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	Hi Greg, have a look here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=107172, might give you any ideas... __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk

Jul 29th, 2011, 17:13	#4
Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	Greg, If yours has the power outlet in the arm-rest, you can take that feed. In that case I believe you can even just take out the part with the connectors (slide out the arm-rest and you'll see what I mean) (2 torx screws). The wire colors are the same, purple +12v and black GND __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk

Jul 29th, 2011, 18:24	#5
elliott2 Trader Last Online: Nov 8th, 2015 09:27 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: surrey	switched feed. Hi, remove the carpet trim that runs down the left side of the console (just pops off. there is a small loom that runs along the gear shift housing (one clip holds the loom to housing), in this you will find a thick purple, this is a good, Volvo approved, switched supply. hope this helps!

Jul 29th, 2011, 23:15	#6
greg2302 New Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2011 23:18 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nairn	Thanks guys, that sounds much easier. I'll have a poke about for that purple wire tomorrow morning. I'm loving this car - pleasant surprise today when I plugged in my iPod to the USB port and could access all the functions via the head unit - just keeps getting better. Apart from the mpg of course but I expected that before I bought it !

Jul 30th, 2011, 15:45	#7
dsd1976 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 14th, 2011 02:57 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: midlands	Remove the panel by the pedals.. 2 x torx screws ... Then taped on the wiring loom running to the fuse box will be a spare connector purple and black.. It should be pretty easy to find mine was taped up with masking tape.

Jul 30th, 2011, 15:51	#8
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	If you did pop out the dash its really easy. 1, pop up the gear stick surround. 2, this reveals 2 torx screws for the dash. 3, now just drop the entire dash and lift out Simples

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