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2002 V70XC After Market Radio Install

Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R

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LakeFlambeau
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Year and Model: 98 xc 06 xc 07 xc
Location: SE Minnesota

2002 V70XC After Market Radio Install

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I am looking at a used 2002 V70XC that seems very nice. Getting it from my mechanic, so
it has been gone through, and should be in good shape.
I want to install a Pioneer HD radio that has USB port to plug my Iphone 5S into.
I have the same radio in my 1998 V70XC that I installed with no problem.
Purchasing thru Crutchfield and they indicate that it is not just plug and go
using their provided adapters.
I have to run new speaker wires to the speakers. Also talk about by possibly bi-passing
a preamp that Volvo has in the car.
Anybody out there done this before?
Searched the forum and did not come up with good answers.
Sounds like it has been done before, but do not know how difficult.
Help please???
1998 XC, Now a 2nd 1998 XC 1998 S70
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LakeFlambeau
Posts: 23
Joined: 4 May 2010
Year and Model: 98 xc 06 xc 07 xc
Location: SE Minnesota

Post by LakeFlambeau »

To answer my own question....
I found out that if I have the radio that has just the single disk player,
you can just plug the aftermarket wiring harness that you get from Crutchfield,
directly into the wiring harness of the 2002 XC.
All will work fine.
The problem comes up when you have a multidisc player.
I was told then a preamp is involved, and that is when you have to run
speaker wires to each speaker.
That sounds like a lot of work.
Next thing is to get back to the car and find out the radio model number and
find out if it has the multi disk capability.
Hope not.
1998 XC, Now a 2nd 1998 XC 1998 S70
Previous
1997 850, 1992 740 Turbo Wagon. 1987 740 Turbo Wagon, 3 - 240's Various Years

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