I'm about to attempt installing a Sony XAV-70BT in my wagon. Tired of the ipod adapter, separate bluetooth and the like... I've got the dash kit, wiring harness adapters, and antenna adapter. I've installed lots of radios over the years, had this radio out many times - along with twice forgetting to remove the negative battery cable with the resulting $85 trip to the dealer for the message reset.

What and I missing? Is there some Volvo secret that I'm not aware of that will trip the message center or mess something else up?

As always, any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

Well, no responses, but I went forward and installed the unit. Although I don't have the steering wheel volume control, everything works fine. No special considerations required. Hardest part was getting a dash kit to mount a double din radio, ended up modifying a single din with a pocket below the opening. A little sand blasting turns the surface the right shade of charcoal. Sure is nice to have iPod and blue tooth control in one unit, much better operation than having the USA spec iPod interface (worked ok, but left much to be desired) and separate blue tooth.