How To Replace Tape Deck w/ Minijack Input
MVS Volvo Forums Contributor b2fkb0 shows us how to transform the tape deck function of SC-815 and SC-816 Volvo radios into an input for not just iPods and iPhones, but really any source with a mini jack output:
Add an iPhone Input to SC-815/816 Tape Deck
Well, sorry it took me a year to get back with this, but I hope it helps! Just did a black faced sc-816 for the 855r for my daughter as her Christmas present, here’s what I did;
Start with an sc-816 (this is a black faced unit out of a 940)
Remove both sidebar mechanisms, they have 3 screws (note that you’ll have a bunch of these to remove and they are all identical)
Next take these off on both sides
Continued – Add an iPhone Input to SC-815/816 Tape Deck
Pull the volume knob off. (see first pic) Then gently pry up on the top and side holding tabs, do one side at a time
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Last Updated on January 19, 2022
