Hands Free Kit Problem - Page 2

b1g1an · May 7th, 2006, 12:20

You can get the retrofit Volvo bluetooth kit which is basically a very overpriced Motorola kit but with Volvo connectors so it plugs straight in. From what I gather this tackles the mute by chopping into the speaker cables in the same way as the Autoleads do.

If you want to use a completely stand alone system there are no problems, it's only when you want muting or sound through the stereo. The muting can easily be taken care of by getting the AEM and the appropriate software but obviously at a cost, this is proper muting though where the cd or whatever are paused and telephone appears on the display.

I'm intending to fit a Parrot kit to my 2006 V70, not botherred about muting as I'm more than capable of turning the head unit off manually but what i am going to do is use the centre speaker for the phone. It's driven straight from the head unit so avoids the problems you get with the amp driven speakers as it works the way these kits expect. In other words the centre speaker will mute and the phone audio will take it's place.

mjm295 · May 9th, 2006, 22:41

My after market nokia kit is fine. I had to pay extra for a lead for it to work with the Volvo stereo though. The phone works perfectly with the stereo in 'stereo' mode. Music is cut and voice comes acress the stereo speakers. When the stereo is in Dolby mode, the main speakers mute, but the music still plays "quieter" through the centre speaker. (no big deal to turn the volume down when a call comes in) It takes a second or 2 for the sound to come back to all speakers when I hang up calls.

Works great both with blue tooth and with the pot port lead.

I have a small knob near to the gear knob, that I can use to answer the phone, adjust the phone volume, and make voice activated calls.

IMHO get a nokia

I paid £170 from a mobile fitter guy about 8 months ago.

JsR · Jun 10th, 2006, 16:37

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Originally Posted by Big Chris

Hello VOC,

3. Failing all of the above, do Volvo dealers retrofit their hands free system. If this is the only solution I may ask my employers to pay for it, you never know?

All help gratefully received.

Big Chris

An option is available as an after-purchase accessory (according to the V70 Pricelist) - it quotes 'from £338.35' including fitting.

Hope this helps

John R

cumbrianmale · Jun 10th, 2006, 17:30

Hi

I am a member on a carphone installers forums. Also one of his satisfied customers.

If you ask your questions over there, you will get answers to your questions.

The company is Sio Communications who are based in Livingston.

There Technical Forums will provide free online support.

Terry Wright is the owner, Diggy is an engineer, and Dee Keenan works for Auto Leads so between them they will find an answer if it can be done.

trollmaster · Jun 10th, 2006, 18:56

Just had the volvo bluetooth fitted. It works brillantly, mutes the radio, easy to pair and has great voice dialling.... it even allows you to swear at it and the reply is " Say Help "

S60-MBS · Jun 10th, 2006, 19:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by trollmaster

Just had the volvo bluetooth fitted. It works brillantly, mutes the radio, easy to pair and has great voice dialling.... it even allows you to swear at it and the reply is " Say Help "

how much did that set you back?

cumbrianmale · Jun 10th, 2006, 23:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flat Pack Man

Hi All
I've been trying to get a hands free kit fitted for my D5SE without success. Vodafones installers had tried 7 times to get it working properly till I eventually told them to take it out. They said it was because of the Dolby sound system. Has anyone had similar problems? The phone is a Sony Ericsson V600i if thats any help

Thanks

Iain

Ok heres a solution for you.

All available online from Sio Communications who are in Livingston so could also fit if required.

Parrot CK3100

With leads 06-043B and 06-233B

£168.57 including shipping.

trollmaster · Jun 11th, 2006, 11:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by S60-MBS

how much did that set you back?

It cost £240, it may sound a lot, but after trying all other handsfree kits I thought it worked out cheaper. The other thing to buy the Motorola and have it fitted it would have worked out around the same price as all the fitters etc around here are charging around £120 to have it fitted.

All I know is that the wiring is a bit of a s*d to get in behind the stereo.

May 9th, 2006, 22:41	#12
mjm295 Member Last Online: May 29th, 2009 13:59 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney View Photos By: mjm295	My after market nokia kit is fine. I had to pay extra for a lead for it to work with the Volvo stereo though. The phone works perfectly with the stereo in 'stereo' mode. Music is cut and voice comes acress the stereo speakers. When the stereo is in Dolby mode, the main speakers mute, but the music still plays "quieter" through the centre speaker. (no big deal to turn the volume down when a call comes in) It takes a second or 2 for the sound to come back to all speakers when I hang up calls. Works great both with blue tooth and with the pot port lead. I have a small knob near to the gear knob, that I can use to answer the phone, adjust the phone volume, and make voice activated calls. IMHO get a nokia I paid £170 from a mobile fitter guy about 8 months ago. __________________ S60 D5 SE, 53 plate. and Robin Hood Sub K - 1.8 OHC www.coventrykitcar.co.uk

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cumbrianmale Forum Support Team Last Online: Yesterday 17:28 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep in Makem territory	Car Phone Kits Hi I am a member on a carphone installers forums. Also one of his satisfied customers. If you ask your questions over there, you will get answers to your questions. The company is Sio Communications who are based in Livingston. There Technical Forums will provide free online support. Terry Wright is the owner, Diggy is an engineer, and Dee Keenan works for Auto Leads so between them they will find an answer if it can be done. __________________ Current 04 S80 D5 SE Auto 03 S80 D5 SE Man Previous Volvos 90 240 GL B230FB Auto 96 940 CD 13 V40 D2 R-design 89 745 GLE 98 V90 3.0 24v 98 945 Celebration Auto 96 965 SE Auto 86 744 GL 81 244 DL

May 7th, 2006, 12:20	#11
b1g1an Senior Member Last Online: Nov 16th, 2014 23:12 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norwich	You can get the retrofit Volvo bluetooth kit which is basically a very overpriced Motorola kit but with Volvo connectors so it plugs straight in. From what I gather this tackles the mute by chopping into the speaker cables in the same way as the Autoleads do. If you want to use a completely stand alone system there are no problems, it's only when you want muting or sound through the stereo. The muting can easily be taken care of by getting the AEM and the appropriate software but obviously at a cost, this is proper muting though where the cd or whatever are paused and telephone appears on the display. I'm intending to fit a Parrot kit to my 2006 V70, not botherred about muting as I'm more than capable of turning the head unit off manually but what i am going to do is use the centre speaker for the phone. It's driven straight from the head unit so avoids the problems you get with the amp driven speakers as it works the way these kits expect. In other words the centre speaker will mute and the phone audio will take it's place.

Jun 10th, 2006, 18:56	#15
trollmaster Junior Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2023 14:19 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: middle of no where	Just had the volvo bluetooth fitted. It works brillantly, mutes the radio, easy to pair and has great voice dialling.... it even allows you to swear at it and the reply is " Say Help "

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