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psiklops94 Feb 7, 2020 06:37 AM

I bought a Pioneer AVH-1330NEX car audio receiver and was told by the Car Installers that they are unable to add my receiver to the Volvo due to the Fiber Optics!!!! Is there a way I could add my Pioneer to replace my OEM radio (very antiquated). Any suggestions ?????

FREE-PPV Feb 10, 2020 04:16 PM

You have to leave the old panel control board plugged in and then relocate it behind dash insulating it from contact with any metal.

trek8288 Feb 11, 2020 06:52 PM

I am probably late with this. But, I just logged on with another problem and saw it.
I installed a 7 inch DD Kenwood stereo with back up camera in my 2005 XC90. all is perfect, no problems at all. NO Dash modifying. IT is awesome........
Go to YOUTUBE. there is a video by a Stereo shop that has done these and it great. There is a way to do it and not modify anything.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DISTURB THE OPTICS AT ALL.
"How to Replace the Radio in Volvo XC90" The guy does nice work.

There are no stereo shops around me who will do this so I did it myself. I followed the video very closely

trek8288 Feb 11, 2020 06:55 PM

Read my post further down . I did this with great success.
go to youtube watch
"How to replace the radio in the Volvo XC90"

I did this with a Double Dinn Stereo Kenwood with back up camera. It is awesome.
Do not try without watching the video

silverstreak65 May 1, 2020 03:15 PM

Hi, would like info on replacing radio in 2008 xc90. Thank you.

billshoff Jan 1, 2021 06:51 AM

Thanks for the info about Dynamic Sounds Ltd in the UK. I just ordered a kit to convert my '08 Volvo V70 OEM radio to a single DIN aftermarket radio. I found another company in the USA that sells a similar kit but it's twice the price. I have been searching the net for days trying to find parts that would allow an aftermarket radio to be installed.
https://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/conn...618853271.html

1/25/2021: See my installation posts and pictures here: https://www.swedespeed.com/threads/a.../#post-7754296

Cor Hogewoning Jan 8, 2021 08:07 AM

I like my headunit
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/volvofo...8e4790e27.jpeg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/volvofo...a05e1b58d.jpeg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/volvofo...ff1895b44.jpeg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/volvofo...bacfd5771.jpeg

sophiasamons Apr 26, 2021 06:31 PM

Head unit
 
What headunit is that?


tramark100 Apr 27, 2021 08:02 AM

Deck
 

Originally Posted by slowmod (Post 200564)
Just figured i would throw this out there as there seems to be a lot of questions about this on the internet, but no real solution. An aftermarket double-din radio will fit the XC90 and they actually do make a kit. I started out with single-din metra kit only to be disappointed with the quality and the match to the dash, not to mention cutting it for the double-din radio didn't exactly look good. Came across a company in the UK that sells a true DD kit, $85 to the door. Quality, fit, and texture match is perfect, even in my 2005 (says 06 and up). only catch was there is a lip in the dash that had to be trimmed for the radio to slide all the way in. did a touchscreen kenwood monitor, unbelievable difference in sound!

anyway, link: 3w.dynamicsounds.co.uk/connects-ct23vl03a-volvo-xc90-2006-double-facia-plates-p-8611.html

Link does not work!!

larry818 May 3, 2021 11:12 AM


Originally Posted by sophiasamons (Post 497447)
What headunit is that?

It comes as a kit from a guy in Taiwan, you can order it from him on facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2444546715858068/

It comes with absolutely everything you need, just plug in the cables.

I ordered one.

larry818 May 3, 2021 11:14 AM


Originally Posted by tramark100 (Post 497473)
Link does not work!!

That was just a link to the Metra double din kit. It's available everywhwere...


Cor Hogewoning May 26, 2021 01:45 PM

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2444546715858068
bough it through this group

failurbydesign Jul 23, 2021 07:35 PM


Originally Posted by Cor Hogewoning (Post 498527)

So the kit comes with everything needed to keep the steering wheel buttons working, backup sensors and all that fun stuff? Did you loose the time on the instrument cluster?

larry818 Jul 24, 2021 05:44 PM

He's working on a solution for the backup sensors, but currently, not those. Everything else works.

Cor Hogewoning Aug 7, 2021 05:35 AM

My sensors are still working, probably because i am using a grom, so the cem thinks the old radio is still in cd-mode

jma2zoh Apr 19, 2022 08:58 AM

Xc90 radio replacement with rear entertainment
 
Does anyone know if the rear entertainment system (dvd player in center console, dual monitors on driver and passenger headrests) is able to work with an aftermarket radio receiver put in?

Volvo04 Jul 6, 2022 01:34 AM

Trying to find any information on my stock stereo in my 2004 Xc90. So my husband was going to hook my stock stereo to my subs so he took apart my dash area where my radio goes and figured out he needed a specific cord to do so. He put it all back together and when he did everything works as in my other controls but I can’t get my stereo to turn on now! We have checked fuses and just aren’t sure what else it could be. Thanks this is my first time posting on here. I have fixed almost every issue I’ve had with my Volvo thru these Forums. I appreciate all you knowledgeable people that help us with our everyday problems. Super grateful.

Manntis Jul 10, 2022 11:04 PM

double check all the connections at the bnack of the unit to ensure they're fully seated.

You have an '04, so it'll be Type B wiring.

The semi stiff orange "wires" are fibre optic cables and they require a decent radius to avoid damage. If he overbent them they would corrupt the signal but that would typically result in an error, not zero power.

Pay particualr attention to the green connector at the top. Ensure the pins didn't get bent (they're narrow and fragile) and, again, that it has a firm connection.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/volvofo...27cfa18e86.jpg


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