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Volvo Repair Category: Radio, Speakers, iPod input
Some CDs Not Working in My SC 901
Try different blank CDs? Clean the lens? My question may be stupid, but where is the lens ? I can’t see it.. I have the radio on my table, I removed the top cover and I don’t see anything that … Continue reading
Breakout Cable to Add Amp to P80 cars – Audio Centipede
I’ve mentioned a cable I made when I replaced the SC-816 in my 850R with an SC-901 and C70 4x100w Amp, and promised a write-up for a long time. I’ve finally pulled everything out to take pictures and will try to explain it as clearly as possible. Continue reading
850 Power Antenna Removal & Repair
Step-by-Step how to Replace Antenna Since last winter I’ve been going without a power antenna, which often gave me little or no reception. I finally decided to tackle it. I’ve created a photo collage as best as I could, I … Continue reading
New Volvo Forum! Volvo Car Audio, iPod, XM, GPS, DVD, Speakers + Amps
This new MVS forum is about everything to do with your Volvo + integrating electronics: ask questions, get answers, drop tips. How to integrate your iPod or iPhone into your Volvo’s audio system… what impedance speakers to buy to replace … Continue reading
Door speakers on 850 blown. How to Replace?
Replace Door Speakers on your Volvo 850 Actually, it’s kind of the IMPEDANCE that matters. Sure, the sensitivity tells you how efficiently your amp’s wattage will get converted to sound, but the impedance determines how much wattage your amp will … Continue reading
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
USASpec iPod Adaptor with Volvo SC-901
USASpec iPod adapter Review MVS Forum member Maxlcon reviews his PA-11HON with a list of The Good and a list of The Bad, from the unit itself to the compatibility with his Volvo SC-901 head unit to USASpec customer service. … 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