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 →

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1. Crackling radio volume switch fix
2. How to Remove/Clean Volvo SC-810 Radio
3. Restore Sun-Faded Tail Lights

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 →

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1. Free iPod Input for Your Volvo Radio
2. Sticking kickdown cable?
3. Swedish Consortium Eyes Volvo Cars Bid

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 →

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1. 850 power antena
2. 850 Antenna Mast Won’t Pull Out
3. V70 Drivers Door Power Window Switch Repair

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 →

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1. iPod Input for Your Volvo Radio
2. Connect Your iPod to Your Volvo
3. Hardwire Your iPod to Your Volvo

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 →

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1. Replacing Speakers: A Complete Guide
2. V70 Engine Blown
3. VOLVO 850 REAR DOOR REPLACEMENT

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 →

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1. Volvo Radio Codes Explained
2. iPod Input for Your Volvo Radio
3. S60 Battery Disconnected, Radio Now Front Only

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 →

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1. The OEM Stereo Change Out to Newer
2. Where to Run Stereo Wires
3. iPod Integration with Factory Volvo Stereo

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 →

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1. Hardwire Your iPod to Your Volvo
2. iPod Integration with Factory Volvo Stereo
3. iPods and Volvo Radios

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 →

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1. How to Remove/Clean Volvo SC-810 Radio
2. Disable Radio Volume Compensation
3. Volvo Radio Light Bulb Replacement

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 →

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1. A Magnet Fell Onto My Feet!
2. Custom 850 S70 And V70 Airbox Modification
3. Engine Missing? Fix Could Be Simple

Volvo 850, S70, V70, C70, XC70 Dash Speaker Replacement

850, S70, V70, C70 and XC70 Dash Speaker Conundrum “I just recently noticed the magnets had fallen off of my dash speakers; was going to do a quick and dirty fix by re-attaching them w/ glue, but the cones are … Continue reading →

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1. Rear Shelf Speaker Fix Volvo 850, S70, V70, C70, XC70
2. Dash Speaker Magnets Falling Out?
3. Persistant Exhaust Manifold leaks

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 →

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1. S60 Battery Disconnected, Radio Now Front Only
2. Adding an MP3 plug-in to your Radio
3. Free iPod Input for Your Volvo Radio

SC-816 CD Changer and iPod Switcher

A New Type of iPod Input I decided to build my SC-816 CD Changer and iPod switching device. It has been installed in one of my 2000 V70XC’s. It works very well. Sounds no different than it did when I … Continue reading →

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1. iPod Input for Your Volvo Radio
2. Free iPod Input for Your Volvo Radio
3. Volvo Radio Work With Kenwood Changer?

Volvo 850 Radio LCD Bulb Replacement

A detailed description of changing the LCD display back-light lamp on a Volvo radio. Volvo 96 850 Stereo LCD bulb replacement Related posts:Volvo Radio Light Bulb Replacement 816 Volvo Radio Light Bulb for S40 Volvo Radio Light Bulb Replacement

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1. Volvo Radio Light Bulb Replacement 816
2. Volvo Radio Light Bulb for S40
3. Volvo Radio Light Bulb Replacement

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 →

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1. iPod Input for Your Volvo Radio
2. Volvo Radio Light Bulb Replacement
3. Adding an MP3 plug-in to your Radio

Rear Shelf Speaker Fix Volvo 850, S70, V70, C70, XC70

Background I had a nasty rattle coming from the rear shelf speakers on my 98 s70. It seemed like even a little bass would set off the rattle. So on a sunny Saturday I set about to “investigate” the cause … Continue reading →

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1. Replace Trunk Struts Tutorial
2. Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement
3. Brake Shims Fix 850, S70, V70, XC70 Squealing & Noise

Volvo Radio Light Bulb Replacement

I just happened to buy an extra bulb when I picked up a replacement one for a clock light on a 2002 Honda Accord at the Honda dealership the other day. When one of my Volvo's radio lights went out yesterday, it made me wonder.. You may have read on some sites that you can purchase a replacement at Radio Shack, but supposedly it has to be modified and doesn't match the other bulbs in brightness. Continue reading →

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1. Volvo Radio Light Bulb Replacement 816
2. Volvo Radio Light Bulb for S40
3. Interior bulb designation, sizes, etc.

Volvo Radio Light Bulb for S40

Replacing the bulbs in the HU-415 Radio (’01 S/V40 among other Volvo’s) including the LCD panel lighting. Thanks, drvolvo! Volvo Radio Light Bulb for S40 Related posts:Volvo Radio Light Bulb Replacement 816 Interior bulb designation, sizes, etc. Fog Light Troubleshooting

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1. Volvo Radio Light Bulb Replacement 816
2. Interior bulb designation, sizes, etc.
3. Fog Light Troubleshooting

A Magnet Fell Onto My Feet!

When Speaker Tweeter Magnets Fall Out… And what to do about it The magnets from the tweeters, which are suspended above the woofers, had fallen out on both speakers and had plopped onto the cones of the woofers. Another case … Continue reading →

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1. No More Air to the Feet on 97 850 With ECC
2. Dash Speaker Magnets Falling Out?
3. Bosch MAF Sensor Technical Paper

iPods and Volvo Radios

The Best Advice on Connecting iPods to Volvos Over the years, we’ve seen more than a few posts asking and telling how to connect your iPod to your Volvo radio. Here are the biggest, best, cheapest and quickest ways to … Continue reading →

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1. iPod Input for Your Volvo Radio
2. iPod Integration with Factory Volvo Stereo
3. Hardwire Your iPod to Your Volvo