C70 stereo upgrade

Cornwallc70 · Feb 5th, 2017, 16:55

So the cd player in my new c70 vert doesn't work and was wondering how difficult it is to change it out for an after market double din dvd player. It currently has the 3 disc changer double din.

colwyn · Feb 5th, 2017, 19:31

Youll need an iso loom adapter then youll need to file down the two raised rails so the dbl din cage can fit.

filing down the rails doesnt affect the fitting on the oem radio. You just can fit a single din in the top.

Or you can fit a single din and a din pocket or ebay cup holder

SteveSarre · Feb 6th, 2017, 17:25

Hi CornwallC70

Is your radio a SC901? They are good units, but yes the CD changer can go wrong.
A C70 with a SC901 sometimes comes with an extra amp in the boot, or possibly under the seats, and may have a Dolby. A C70 may also have a centre speaker on the dash and good speakers in the doors and behind the rear seats.
C70 sometimes have very good sound systems, so don't overlook that.
... or add an MP3 player connected to your SC901, and forget about CDs.

If you really dont want to keep your SC901, would you be interested in swapping your faulty SC901 for a working SC805? I come down to Penzance fairly often, or could post.

Steve

brickman · Feb 6th, 2017, 22:36

As above, if it's a 901 with centre chanel then it's a very very good system and worth fixing. You'll have to spend a lot of cash to better it with aftermarket.

ITSv40 · Feb 7th, 2017, 16:04

Yes, the SC901 with Dolby Pro Logic system and Dynaudio speakers was awesome in its day and still is.

doingitsideways · Feb 7th, 2017, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITSv40

Yes, the SC901 with Dolby Pro Logic system and Dynaudio speakers was awesome in its day and still is.

As long as half the speakers haven't blown like mine. Front dash tweeters being most noticeable.

Makes the system sound very rear biased and just plain wrong in Pro-logic mode!

Paul Wildsmith · Feb 8th, 2017, 17:32

I took the unit out of the wife's C70 and replaced with the Pioneer AVIC60DAB, really to get an integrated system for sound, sat nav and phone. Works well with minimal wiring work.

Now for sale as we're selling the car (I kept the old unit to replace).

Turboted928 · Aug 4th, 2020, 21:49

Hi Paul,

do you still have this unit for sale?

This is my first post, so I cant PM you.

regards

Martin

Feb 5th, 2017, 16:55	#1
Cornwallc70 New Member Last Online: Mar 5th, 2017 14:42 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Falmouth	C70 stereo upgrade So the cd player in my new c70 vert doesn't work and was wondering how difficult it is to change it out for an after market double din dvd player. It currently has the 3 disc changer double din.

Feb 5th, 2017, 19:31	#2
colwyn Resident Ejit Last Online: Feb 19th, 2024 09:05 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Skelmersdale	Youll need an iso loom adapter then youll need to file down the two raised rails so the dbl din cage can fit. filing down the rails doesnt affect the fitting on the oem radio. You just can fit a single din in the top. Or you can fit a single din and a din pocket or ebay cup holder __________________ 96' 855 GLT auto 2.5 10v in dark olive pearl 97' Omega GLS auto 2.0 16v in oyster ABS controller problems, give me a shout

Feb 6th, 2017, 17:25	#3
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 15:16 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi CornwallC70 Is your radio a SC901? They are good units, but yes the CD changer can go wrong. A C70 with a SC901 sometimes comes with an extra amp in the boot, or possibly under the seats, and may have a Dolby. A C70 may also have a centre speaker on the dash and good speakers in the doors and behind the rear seats. C70 sometimes have very good sound systems, so don't overlook that. ... or add an MP3 player connected to your SC901, and forget about CDs. If you really dont want to keep your SC901, would you be interested in swapping your faulty SC901 for a working SC805? I come down to Penzance fairly often, or could post. Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Feb 6th, 2017, 22:36	#4
brickman Premier Member Last Online: Nov 14th, 2023 10:40 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Glasgow	As above, if it's a 901 with centre chanel then it's a very very good system and worth fixing. You'll have to spend a lot of cash to better it with aftermarket. __________________

Feb 7th, 2017, 16:04	#5
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 14:59 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	Yes, the SC901 with Dolby Pro Logic system and Dynaudio speakers was awesome in its day and still is. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Feb 8th, 2017, 17:32	#7
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 12:25 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	I took the unit out of the wife's C70 and replaced with the Pioneer AVIC60DAB, really to get an integrated system for sound, sat nav and phone. Works well with minimal wiring work. Now for sale as we're selling the car (I kept the old unit to replace). __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Aug 4th, 2020, 21:49	#8
Turboted928 New Member Last Online: Feb 21st, 2021 16:20 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Oxford	Pioneer AVIC60DAB Hi Paul, do you still have this unit for sale? This is my first post, so I cant PM you. regards Martin

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