Sat Nav/Phone: - Retro fit sat-nav

NMB · Jul 14th, 2020, 16:22

As a question, can you just buy a satnav unit and install it into a Volvo XC 90 that hasn’t got satnav installed?

Is it just a case of reprogramming VIDA?

I suspect it’s more complicated but I wonder whether anyone else has done this? Install the pop-up satnav into the speaker slot, plugged it in and do you have satnav?

john langrick · Jul 14th, 2020, 17:03

Note it interfaces audio via the most bus which is fibre optic. The gps aerial ( certainly on earlier models) is in the roof at the rear I believe. But not sure here.

It is definitely not plug and play.

Hope this helps...

SwissXC90 · Jul 14th, 2020, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by NMB

As a question, can you just buy a satnav unit and install it into a Volvo XC 90 that hasn’t got satnav installed?

Is it just a case of reprogramming VIDA?

I suspect it’s more complicated but I wonder whether anyone else has done this? Install the pop-up satnav into the speaker slot, plugged it in and do you have satnav?

Yes, that is pretty much correct

Install wiring loom. 2nd hand OK
Install the motorised screen. 2nd hand OK
Install the GPS antenna (front windscreen). 2nd hand OK
Install the nav computer (under lefthand front seat). New only, no 2nd hand
Install steering wheel controls. 2nd hand OK
Get the remote control. 2nd hand OK

The car must be reconfigured by VIDA to know a satnav is fitted.

Full installation instructions exist as PDF from Volvo, google them

Many people will say "it's not worth it" for the effort and price.
But that is a very personal decision.

NMB · Jul 15th, 2020, 12:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwissXC90

Yes, that is pretty much correct

Install wiring loom. 2nd hand OK
Install the motorised screen. 2nd hand OK
Install the GPS antenna (front windscreen). 2nd hand OK
Install the nav computer (under lefthand front seat). New only, no 2nd hand
Install steering wheel controls. 2nd hand OK
Get the remote control. 2nd hand OK

The car must be reconfigured by VIDA to know a satnav is fitted.

Full installation instructions exist as PDF from Volvo, google them

Many people will say "it's not worth it" for the effort and price.
But that is a very personal decision.

That's the answer I needed - I won't bother if its that complex.

madspark01 · Jul 19th, 2020, 10:14

I have been looking in to the same thing and now have started looking at the aftermarket ones ( fixed screen not motorised ) and depending on the money you intend to spend some of these have decent spec. Also some of them can utilise front and rear cameras ( came across a camera that fits inside the lower part of the front Volvo badge)
Some of them use screen mirror for satnav and some have integrated with sd card so again it depends on your budget and also mostly use the aux in on your existing hifi. I would have put on a few links but I am still getting used to using MacBook but have a look on YouTube just search xc90 aftermarket satnav.
my plan is to fit one of the widescreen ones with a rear monitor, front and rear cameras but I am still working out the rear monitor as the alarm sensor is mounted in the best position for the monitor typical.

Harley Dave · Jul 19th, 2020, 14:13

Hi Madspark - I guess this is the link to the camera you mention?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/camera-Embe.../dp/B082STH7BT

Cheers

Dave

madspark01 · Jul 19th, 2020, 22:21

yep like that

Jul 14th, 2020, 16:22	#1
NMB Volvo XC90 T6 & XC90 D5 Last Online: Mar 19th, 2024 16:44 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Marple	Retro fit sat-nav As a question, can you just buy a satnav unit and install it into a Volvo XC 90 that hasn’t got satnav installed? Is it just a case of reprogramming VIDA? I suspect it’s more complicated but I wonder whether anyone else has done this? Install the pop-up satnav into the speaker slot, plugged it in and do you have satnav?

Jul 14th, 2020, 17:03	#2
john langrick Master Member Last Online: Today 17:39 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southend on sea	Note it interfaces audio via the most bus which is fibre optic. The gps aerial ( certainly on earlier models) is in the roof at the rear I believe. But not sure here. It is definitely not plug and play. Hope this helps...

Jul 19th, 2020, 10:14	#5
madspark01 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2023 00:36 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Kirkcaldy	I have been looking in to the same thing and now have started looking at the aftermarket ones ( fixed screen not motorised ) and depending on the money you intend to spend some of these have decent spec. Also some of them can utilise front and rear cameras ( came across a camera that fits inside the lower part of the front Volvo badge) Some of them use screen mirror for satnav and some have integrated with sd card so again it depends on your budget and also mostly use the aux in on your existing hifi. I would have put on a few links but I am still getting used to using MacBook but have a look on YouTube just search xc90 aftermarket satnav. my plan is to fit one of the widescreen ones with a rear monitor, front and rear cameras but I am still working out the rear monitor as the alarm sensor is mounted in the best position for the monitor typical.

Jul 19th, 2020, 14:13	#6
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Today 18:41 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	Hi Madspark - I guess this is the link to the camera you mention? https://www.amazon.co.uk/camera-Embe.../dp/B082STH7BT Cheers Dave

Jul 19th, 2020, 22:21	#7
madspark01 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2023 00:36 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Kirkcaldy	yep like that

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