v50 Audio Head Unit

Rolfe66 · Jun 2nd, 2021, 20:51

My CD Changer was broken so ordered another off ebay but it wont work. It did until i made a change of channel then nothing. Comes on to tel me something about enhanced audio or the likes then nothing. Are they coded to the car, if so any way round this? I did keep the circuit board so if the code is in that then i can swap them over

Missing Lincs · Jun 3rd, 2021, 07:30

They are coded to the car.

Not sure what it would cost but I believe you can get Volvo to reinstall the software for you.

I think you can also do what you suggested, ie keep the control section and just replace the broken CD part.

Rolfe66 · Jun 3rd, 2021, 11:12

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Originally Posted by Missing Lincs

They are coded to the car.

Not sure what it would cost but I believe you can get Volvo to reinstall the software for you.

I think you can also do what you suggested, ie keep the control section and just replace the broken CD part.

Bit of a bugger as i have another in the post what has a USB slot in the back. Prefer playing via USB rather than CD's or Bluetooth.

Cheers

Missing Lincs · Jun 3rd, 2021, 13:32

The audio in these cars isn't easy to change or upgrade. Even the software to re-install different audio has several versions depending on what system is fitted and what you're changing to, even the wiring looms are different!

Maybe look at adding a 'black box' add-on solution or a USB kit if it's something you really want?

Rolfe66 · Jun 3rd, 2021, 21:09

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Originally Posted by Missing Lincs

Maybe look at adding a 'black box' add-on solution or a USB kit if it's something you really want?

Whats the black box option. I see i can add a jack plug and use my phone but not to keen on that idea. Much prefer USB. I also seen a bluetooth add on like this jack one but lost the link

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265136528...0AAOSwUEFd0V8P

Quick edit

Just found this what might work with last link

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333341035...Cclp%3A2334524

Missing Lincs · Jun 4th, 2021, 06:55

I can't speak for either of the add-ons you've found but they are the sort of thing I'm thinking of. Before you look at fitting an aux input check there isn't one already. The socket is usually fitted in the centre console in one of he holders. It should have a rubber cover which makes them difficult to spot.

Rolfe66 · Jun 7th, 2021, 18:39

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Originally Posted by Missing Lincs

I can't speak for either of the add-ons you've found but they are the sort of thing I'm thinking of. Before you look at fitting an aux input check there isn't one already. The socket is usually fitted in the centre console in one of he holders. It should have a rubber cover which makes them difficult to spot.

No hidden sockets sadly as i had it all apart for cleaning the previous owners kids half eaten sweets from various places all over the car

Jun 2nd, 2021, 20:51	#1
Rolfe66 06 V50 Owner Last Online: Jun 20th, 2021 11:26 Join Date: May 2021 Location: East Lothian	v50 Audio Head Unit My CD Changer was broken so ordered another off ebay but it wont work. It did until i made a change of channel then nothing. Comes on to tel me something about enhanced audio or the likes then nothing. Are they coded to the car, if so any way round this? I did keep the circuit board so if the code is in that then i can swap them over

Jun 3rd, 2021, 07:30	#2
Missing Lincs Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:46 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louth	They are coded to the car. Not sure what it would cost but I believe you can get Volvo to reinstall the software for you. I think you can also do what you suggested, ie keep the control section and just replace the broken CD part.

Jun 3rd, 2021, 13:32	#4
Missing Lincs Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:46 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louth	The audio in these cars isn't easy to change or upgrade. Even the software to re-install different audio has several versions depending on what system is fitted and what you're changing to, even the wiring looms are different! Maybe look at adding a 'black box' add-on solution or a USB kit if it's something you really want?

Jun 4th, 2021, 06:55	#6
Missing Lincs Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:46 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louth	I can't speak for either of the add-ons you've found but they are the sort of thing I'm thinking of. Before you look at fitting an aux input check there isn't one already. The socket is usually fitted in the centre console in one of he holders. It should have a rubber cover which makes them difficult to spot.

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