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Volvo C30 Radio Problem
C30 Radio/CD Cuts Out Randomly with Sparking Sound That car uses fiber optic network for audio component. The description you give is that of a car with a bad fiber optic lead or connection. Also could be one the AUM … Continue reading
New Panasonic Aftermarket Stereo
Panasonic CQ 5800U Proves a Modern Update for 850s Want a double din aftermarket radio with modern goodies like MP3, weather band, USB and aux in? New Volvo Forum member CHicks reports that this $130 Panasonic not only delivers the … Continue reading
Crackling radio volume switch fix
Changing the volume created a nasty crackling sound and even drop outs in the right channel. So I pulled out the radio and removed the top cover (couple of screws). Once you get the radio out, you simply need to … Continue reading
Simple Volvo Tweeter Modification
The modification I performed on the stock dash tweeters would apply for the other speakers in the Volvo that have a tweeter with a (electrolytic) capacitor as a high-pass filter. This is also very commonly found on coaxial speakers (such … Continue reading
iPod for my new S40 T5
I followed your instructions and wired my Harman Kardon Drive + Play with the FM-modulator using the 9V-method. A nice unit the HK – I have to say, background hiss is minimal. At first I did a test install in … Continue reading
Free iPod Input for Your Volvo Radio
Overview Fix: Plug any audio source into your old Volvo stereo for free. Problem There is no auxiliary audio input for Volvo factory stereos, so no way to listen to iPods or other MP3 players without buying a CD changer … Continue reading
S60 Battery Disconnected, Radio Now Front Only
Security Self-Checking In S60 Radios There is no such security in place on the AUM (Audio Module; i.e. the radio). On startup, the AUM polls the CEM and checks the Car Configuration File and Structure File; if the radio’s serial … Continue reading
Adding an MP3 plug-in to your Radio
I added some resistors in line with my wires and lo and behold, I have GREAT SOUNDING MUSIC (The mp3 player was overdriving the circuitry and the resistors worked like a charm!) …..only on the passengers side though. 
My soldering skills aren’t as good as they should be and one of them broke off. No worries though. I will re-solder everything in the morning and put the finishing touches on it! Continue reading