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How to retrofit AUDIO RADIO CONTROLLERS in non-optioned XC90

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Old Jul 2nd, 2022, 16:55   #1
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Hi everyone.
My Volvo XC90 2007 is not very well optioned, and I'm looking to try and improve the options.
I have already added the bluetooth capabilities and now I am looking to add the audio radio controllers for the back seats.
My question is, how would I go about installing these?
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Old Jul 2nd, 2022, 17:59   #2
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Hi everyone.
My Volvo XC90 2007 is not very well optioned, and I'm looking to try and improve the options.
I have already added the bluetooth capabilities and now I am looking to add the audio radio controllers for the back seats.
My question is, how would I go about installing these?
I can’t add anything technically I am aftaid.

However before you embark on this I will say mine has audio controllers and I have never used them in 5 years despite travelling weekly with people.

I have never heard anyone on this forum say they are helpful either….
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Old Jul 2nd, 2022, 18:02   #3
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I can’t add anything technically I am aftaid.

However before you embark on this I will say mine has audio controllers and I have never used them in 5 years despite travelling weekly with people.

I have never heard anyone on this forum say they are helpful either….
To be honest, we do a lot of road trips, and I would prefer to have it
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Old Jul 3rd, 2022, 00:11   #4
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I've got them and I don't even know what they do...

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Old Jul 3rd, 2022, 14:07   #5
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Hi everyone.
My Volvo XC90 2007 is not very well optioned, and I'm looking to try and improve the options.
I have already added the bluetooth capabilities and now I am looking to add the audio radio controllers for the back seats.
My question is, how would I go about installing these?
You require a different amplifier with the control capabilities. And the headset controls. And the wiring. Wiring might already be fitted.
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Old Jul 3rd, 2022, 23:07   #6
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You require a different amplifier with the control capabilities. And the headset controls. And the wiring. Wiring might already be fitted.
Do you know any part numbers or if it is plug and play?
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Old Jul 3rd, 2022, 23:39   #7
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Hi everyone.
My Volvo XC90 2007 is not very well optioned, and I'm looking to try and improve the options.
I have already added the bluetooth capabilities and now I am looking to add the audio radio controllers for the back seats.
My question is, how would I go about installing these?
they are factory fit only ... not available as an accessory .
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they are factory fit only ... not available as an accessory .
I know, I’m just thinking how I would install them
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Is there a wiring harness that I need to install and is it plug and play?
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Is there a wiring harness that I need to install and is it plug and play?
As they are not in the accessory book it means no , the loom may or may not be there but it is the operating software is the problem, the car wasn't built with it ....

It is a golden rule in such cases , If the part you want to fit isn't in the volvo accessory list for your car It cannot be done .


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