I am trying to replace the HU-613 head unit in my 2001 S60. I have the adapter harnesses and a Scoshe din1 mounting kit.

I just realized, though, I don't have a solution to the steering wheel audio controls.

I checked Dietz adapters and the ones from Crutchfield and Sonicelectronix.

They list virtually every car but all Volvo's are listed as incompatible.

I am open to any type of stereo if anyone has of ANY solution that is known to work to make the steering wheel audio controls work with ANY aftermarket radio.

Any advice is greatly appreciated

 

I upgraded the HU650 in my xc70 to a Pioneer Avic. I used the Axxess box to maintain steering wheel control. It works fine and the install was quick and easy.

Axxess Interface - Steering Wheel Control

 

I can't find a wiring diagram on the Axxess website to show how which of the original wires need to be connected to the box. Do you have a guide for how to do it?

 

I didnt find a diagram either... I called them and they told me what wires to use.

Its kind of a blur now, but I think its only 3 or 4 wires. CanHI/ CanLOW Power and one other... It auto-senses the car and radio.. but its best to call and have them look it up first hand.

 

I called and sure enough, it's just four wires - can hi and lo, power and ground.

For anyone interested, this is what the tech told me.

Pin 1 from the ASWC connects to A-7 (white wire in the car).
Pin 7 from the ASWC connects to A-8 (green wire in the car).
Pin 6 from the ASWC connects to ground.
Pin 12 from the ASWC connects to accessory 12-volt.

I have an '04 model, and the tech told me that only '06 and after are compatible. I'm going to try it anyway.

 

Cool... Let us know how you make out. Good phone support dont you agree. When I called, it seemed like it forwarded to his cell

 

The ASWC didn't work with my vehicle. However, the story doesn't end there. Earlier web searches led me to look for a Dietz CAN adapter, and Perzan Auto Radio as a seller. I contacted them, and was told that the Dietz part is no longer available, but there is a component made by Paser called Unican Plus. From seeing your posts on other forums, you might be interested in this as well, idlemind1999.

 

hello, i'm trying to find out how to use the steering wheel radio controls for my kenwood stereo. based on what i read here i called Axxess spoke to a tech, he said if i can get the voltage, impedance and ohms of the wires coming out of the steering wheel they have an adapter that will work. he said the steering wheel controls in this model year are resistance based so the axxess module would work.
So does anyone have wiring schematics for the steering wheel wiring harness on a 2001 V70 2.4T wagon.

thanks

 

Dietz CANBUS adapter is available for Volvo see the link below.


Audiotechnik Dietz - Online Shop

 

I see that no one has posted here for a while, but I installed a bluepower head unit in my 2004 s60 with the canbus that I purchased from them and the steering wheel controls work perfectly.

 

Hey guys,
Let me start by saying I am not dumb enough to think that I can put a steering wheel with audio controls in it and they will work, BUT, I would love to have them.


Is it possible and how difficult would it be to install a steering wheel with audio and cruise control switches and do the remaining work to make them work.


I have seen in the past sometimes cruise control was a dealer installed option at times, but I know that has not been the case for quite a while. My car is A 2001 with a 5 speed manual (yes manual) transmission.


We needed a car and this one seems to be perfect mechanically. I had it checked out by the shop I take my cars to and they said it was solid. The exterior is perfect, but the interior is trashed. So, I got it for 900 bucks.


I drives like a dream, and I actually like driving 5 speeds, so it is cool. But, there are things I would like to do to it.


Thankls for any advice,
Jimm

 

Neither the Axxess website not Crutchfield are committal as to whether the Axxess ASWC-1 will fit my 2003 V70. What year is your XC70? I'm trying to get an idea if they are equal non-committal on your vehicle, where the Axxess unit works.

Here's the new link to the Axxess unit:
ASWC-1 [ASWC-1] Axxess Integrate, Comprehensive Interface Products

Thanks for sharing.

Anybody else have the Axxess working on an '03 model?

 

Hi!
I have the same model and year as you do: 2004 S60.
Please share your experience. Please specify exact mark and model of the canbus you use.
Thanks in advance.

 

Here is the #1 Solution for Volvo on the market:
CRUX SWRVL-54 Wiring Interface Connect a new car stereo and retain the factory amp and steering wheel audio controls in select 1999-2012 Volvo models at Crutchfield.com

 

its look good

 

Hi,

I mated Kenwood DDX-371 and 2005 XC70 with help of Arduino + CAN-bus shield adapter for under $40, see https://github.com/vtl/volvo-kenwood

It also has automatic dim control (LCD darkens with everything else on the dashboard) and in the future it would be easy to do automatic switch to rear view camera when transmission is in reverse.

Adaptation for other model year is relatively simple, can be done with help of inexpensive (~$10) logic analyzer. Other brand of head unit is also possible, if Google knows the protocol.

 

Will i need anything like this on an 04 s60 with the HU613 replacement? 8 speakers, no amp. Will I lose cruise control?

 

Hi

I just replaced my HU-850 with an after market 2 din stereo which is prepared for factory steering wheel control without any additional modules required. I have got 4 wires going from the stereo SWC1, SWC 2, Ground and IR. In order to connect the stereo I have bought Volvo to ISO plug adaptor which has got CAN1 and CAN2 outputs. Anybody could help me to figure out how to connect those 4 wires?

Thanks

 

Hi, i'm new to this forum, am 32, from Norway and i was hoping that some of you smart guys could help me with this audio problem i have.
I dont want to take the topic away from the autor, but in the same time i dont want to make a new post, since its about aftermarket stereo i a Volvo

Thing is that i changed my stereo in my XC70 2007 from a (I think) HU-650 with phone on the side to a Kenwood DAB+ radio using a CRUX SWRVL-54 Wiring Interface.. and i got everything to work, except my reverse alarm.. I stil got a few wires left when i "finished" yesterday.
VSS speed and Reverse on the CRUX, and Mute on the Kenwood. And my factory navi dont work, but i guess that's cos i didn't have anything to connect the melbus to

So what i'm asking is, does anyone know what i need to connect to get the reverse alarm to work again?
Do i need the VSS speed, and if so, where do i connect that?
What about the mute? Dont have mute on my Steering wheel, so do i need to connect that?
And last, i'm hoping here..do you know of any solutions to get the melbus and navi going again, without changing the stereo again?

I really hope for some good answers, cos this is the only place i've found, that seem to know what i'm talking about when i mention the CRUX.
and after looking around your forum, it seams that there's allot of knowledge in this forum!

Ice_Man aka Tor!