2000 S80 Questions about replacing audio system

Doco · Post by **Doco** » 08 Apr 2012, 17:28

Hello,
With your help, I like to install a Parrot audio system in a 2000 S80. But first, I wonder whether replacing the audio system is a tasks that a fairly handy person but limited mechanical abilities can undertake. Second, I wonder about the steps I would need to follow to properly remove and install the audio system in my car. I am happy to gather the comments and suggestions and to share these with the discussion board. I thank you for your help.

Post by **fazool** » 08 Apr 2012, 19:11

Well, several questions first:

Which Volvo sound system is in your 2000 S80 ? What head unit model do you have?

If you are installing a Parrot system, why replace the whole system? If replacing the system, then why ask about installing a Parrot system in your current Volvo system.

What *exactly* are you working to achieve? If you are replacing the stereo AND adding a Parrot system or just adding Parrot it is very different.

Doco · Post by **Doco** » 08 Apr 2012, 19:40

Hello Fazool,
Thank you for replying to my note and for your questions. My car has the Volvo original stereo system (wires and speakers) with a Pioneer DEH-1100MP receiver. I like to leave the currently installed Volvo stereo system and replace the Pioneer with a Parrot receiver. I appreciate the clarification questions and look forward to hearing back from you.

Post by **fazool** » 08 Apr 2012, 20:36

Doco wrote:My car has the Volvo original stereo system (wires and speakers) with a Pioneer DEH-1100MP receiver. I like to leave the currently installed Volvo stereo system and replace the Pioneer with a Parrot receiver.

Ahhh OK, so you don't have a stock Volvo stereo system - that's what confused me. You have an aftermarket head unit and want to replace THAT with a Parrot head unit. I understand, now.

Well, since the aftermarket is already patched in to the Volvo stock OEM wiring harnesses etc then a replacement aftermarket should plug right in. But I took a quick look at the Parrot systems and they have different audio connectors. If you are already running an aftermarket system there isn't a lot of Volvo specific info to worry about. The Volvo specific stuff is all in the stock head unit and you've already had that replaced.