HU-803 Radio

S Booch · Post by **S Booch** » 06 Jul 2010, 15:58

The Cd player in my S60 just started acting up and i'm looking for some advice. At first one of the four CD positions began displaying 'CD error' and wouldn't play the disc. This progressed to three out of four and now none work. Plus there is one CD inside that it will not eject. So, do I 1) try to find a repair shop, 2) buy aftermarket or 3) try to find a used HU-803. And last but not least; is there a security code that will need to be entered if i disconnect power?

Thanks in advance for the help.

Steve

jda2000 · Post by **jda2000** » 06 Jul 2010, 17:21

P2 generation volvo radios, like the S60, don't use security codes.

Your best bet is a used HU-803 unit from the same year as your car. Try the wreck yard or eBay.

S Booch · Post by **S Booch** » 07 Jul 2010, 19:27

Will do - thanks for the info.

bocephus · Post by **bocephus** » 08 Jul 2010, 14:15

Before buying a new/used head unit, try spraying some compressed air in there (any of those dust blaster canned air products for computer keyboards would work fine). A lot of dust and debris can accumulate in there over six years, and some times it just takes a good blast of air to get things working again. When I got my '01 V70 earlier this year, the cd player skipped like crazy on nearly every cd I put in it, and often refused to eject cds for days at a time. After blasting it with air, I haven't had a single problem with it (fingers crossed...).

S Booch · Post by **S Booch** » 09 Jul 2010, 10:37

I'll give that a try Bocephus - thanks for the tip!