New head unit

Fat Magpie · Jan 24th, 2024, 09:32

Opinions needed:

I will install a head unit to replace the Volvo factory fit unit. But which one do you guys prefer?

Option A - This one fits into the existing area for a screen. But it has less functionality.
Screenshot 2024-01-24 at 10.27.04.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsI4s8xrNYY&t=612s

Option B - This one is larger, it's like mounting a tablet on my dashboard
Screenshot 2024-01-24 at 10.27.55.png
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cv410DtXS0&t=31s

RDesign4Life · Jan 24th, 2024, 16:16

The tablet one looks sh1te I'd go for the integrated factory look.

V60white · Jan 24th, 2024, 18:33

Option A for me too, would be interested to see how you get on with the new one too .

Fat Magpie · Jan 25th, 2024, 13:40

I ordered Option A, it will take a few weeks to arrive. Pics when its installed.

Fat Magpie · Mar 18th, 2024, 12:18

Well, the new unit arrived today; it took nearly 2 months to get here. the build quality is impressive, the unit itself is aluminum, and the whole unit is quite heavy. I hope to install it in the next few days

Kev0607 · Mar 18th, 2024, 14:23

How much was it?

Fat Magpie · Mar 18th, 2024, 16:29

Roughly 270 quid

Fat Magpie · Mar 19th, 2024, 18:00

Well, I started the installation today; there is one torx bolt at the back of the climate panel that is a pain in the arse. Also, my car had an old sat nav; getting the old screen out was a pain as well. Then I discovered the wiring harness supplied was incorrect. grrrr

However, the unit powered up, and I had no sound, but it lives; the car is a mess, still drivable bit the center console is out

Fat Magpie · Mar 21st, 2024, 15:34

Well, the new unit, when connected, seems to power up okay, but I cannot get audio out of the car speakers.

Audio is leaving the unit. I checked using an external audio amp connected to the unit, but the car system will not output any audio. When I put the old CD head unit back in, it still works fine. I thought it might be the aux input switch but it fine as well.
Does anyone have the pin out of the audio connector that goes into the back of the CD unit?

ele288 · Mar 21st, 2024, 16:47

This maybe related to MOST protection. Just don't remember know if it has to be removed to make aftermarket work. The MOST is checking serial nr of all the Audio units and if there is non matching unit then the whole multimedia network is shut down. No audio from any source.

Jan 24th, 2024, 09:32	#1
Fat Magpie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:47 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Belfast and London	New head unit Opinions needed: I will install a head unit to replace the Volvo factory fit unit. But which one do you guys prefer? Option A - This one fits into the existing area for a screen. But it has less functionality. Screenshot 2024-01-24 at 10.27.04.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsI4s8xrNYY&t=612s Option B - This one is larger, it's like mounting a tablet on my dashboard Screenshot 2024-01-24 at 10.27.55.png https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cv410DtXS0&t=31s __________________ XC60 MY10 AWD D5 Summum 205 PS, Geartronic, Winter pack, Aux diesel heater, Xenons, Family pack, Tinted rears, Moonroof, Parking sensor F&R, Premium sound, Car phone, Reversing camera, Lane departure, Hill decent, Savile Grey. Last edited by Fat Magpie; Jan 24th, 2024 at 09:43.

Jan 25th, 2024, 13:40	#4
Fat Magpie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:47 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Belfast and London	I ordered Option A, it will take a few weeks to arrive. Pics when its installed. __________________ XC60 MY10 AWD D5 Summum 205 PS, Geartronic, Winter pack, Aux diesel heater, Xenons, Family pack, Tinted rears, Moonroof, Parking sensor F&R, Premium sound, Car phone, Reversing camera, Lane departure, Hill decent, Savile Grey.

Mar 18th, 2024, 14:23	#6
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:58 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	How much was it? __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

Mar 18th, 2024, 16:29	#7
Fat Magpie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:47 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Belfast and London	Roughly 270 quid __________________ XC60 MY10 AWD D5 Summum 205 PS, Geartronic, Winter pack, Aux diesel heater, Xenons, Family pack, Tinted rears, Moonroof, Parking sensor F&R, Premium sound, Car phone, Reversing camera, Lane departure, Hill decent, Savile Grey.

Mar 19th, 2024, 18:00	#8
Fat Magpie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:47 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Belfast and London	Well, I started the installation today; there is one torx bolt at the back of the climate panel that is a pain in the arse. Also, my car had an old sat nav; getting the old screen out was a pain as well. Then I discovered the wiring harness supplied was incorrect. grrrr However, the unit powered up, and I had no sound, but it lives; the car is a mess, still drivable bit the center console is out __________________ XC60 MY10 AWD D5 Summum 205 PS, Geartronic, Winter pack, Aux diesel heater, Xenons, Family pack, Tinted rears, Moonroof, Parking sensor F&R, Premium sound, Car phone, Reversing camera, Lane departure, Hill decent, Savile Grey.

Jan 24th, 2024, 16:16	#2
RDesign4Life Master Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 18:47 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Sunderland	The tablet one looks sh1te I'd go for the integrated factory look.

Jan 24th, 2024, 18:33	#3
V60white Junior Member Last Online: Today 12:27 Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Lancs	Option A for me too, would be interested to see how you get on with the new one too .

Mar 21st, 2024, 15:34	#9
Fat Magpie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:47 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Belfast and London	Help Well, the new unit, when connected, seems to power up okay, but I cannot get audio out of the car speakers. Audio is leaving the unit. I checked using an external audio amp connected to the unit, but the car system will not output any audio. When I put the old CD head unit back in, it still works fine. I thought it might be the aux input switch but it fine as well. Does anyone have the pin out of the audio connector that goes into the back of the CD unit? __________________ XC60 MY10 AWD D5 Summum 205 PS, Geartronic, Winter pack, Aux diesel heater, Xenons, Family pack, Tinted rears, Moonroof, Parking sensor F&R, Premium sound, Car phone, Reversing camera, Lane departure, Hill decent, Savile Grey.

Mar 21st, 2024, 16:47	#10
ele288 Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:17 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Havant	This maybe related to MOST protection. Just don't remember know if it has to be removed to make aftermarket work. The MOST is checking serial nr of all the Audio units and if there is non matching unit then the whole multimedia network is shut down. No audio from any source.

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