850 radio trouble shooting

Gabewillwin · Post by **Gabewillwin** » 28 Mar 2005, 16:16

i have a 97 850, with some radio problems. when i bought the car the radio didnt work. it displays "off" and when you hit the power the "off " display disapears. there is a power and alarm light incorporated into the stero and that blinks when the car is off. the appopriate fuses are not blown (the number 7 fuse to be exact). any idea if i can fix this with out buying a new stero? am i missing somthing?

Gabewillwin · Post by **Gabewillwin** » 28 Mar 2005, 16:45

i pulled the stereo out and there are two wiring harnesses plugged in and what looks to be an power or antenna out on the lower left side of teh rear of the stereo.

Jot · Post by **Jot** » 28 Mar 2005, 16:54

Call your Volvo dealer with your vin and get the radio code and enter it with the buttons .but first check your owners manual as the previous owner might have left the code paper that came with the radio.

Gabewillwin · Post by **Gabewillwin** » 28 Mar 2005, 17:32

i think i ofudn the paper with the code taped to the unit. but when you need a code doesnt the display read CODE? ill give it a try

Jot · Post by **Jot** » 28 Mar 2005, 19:15

The ignition needs to be on for about two hours before you will see the word "code" at which time you key in the four digit number.