Ipod Classic in V40 Phase 2

DavidMarron · Sep 16th, 2008, 11:50

hi

I was going to fit an iPod Classic connected via the back of a Sony head unit to give full control.

Anybody done this? Any thing to worry about?

Halfords say they can fit it for £9.99 so I'll let them do it but it's the placement of the ipod I'm thinking of.

I'd also then add a Volvo additional shelf as the Volvo unit is one of those massive combined CD/cass/radio units

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...tegoryrn_79867

matt182 · Sep 16th, 2008, 13:13

you could just buy the ipod adapter that plugs into the HU-XXX radios? volvo make one and i think theres a guy thats making them commercially in US (think its called iMIV). would be interesting to know how much they are from volvo...(altho its not on thevolvo model compatiblity list it does work on all HU radios)
http://www.volvo-forums.com/t6466-vo...for-hu-605.htm

DavidMarron · Sep 16th, 2008, 16:40

what I want to do is have full control over the ipod.

Plus I don't want the huge, and to me, useless, casssette player

S21GDK · Sep 22nd, 2008, 21:17

Hi,
I've done it.
I fed the lead through into the glovebox, there is a little cut out under the light and the cable fits in that.
All the 'gubbins' for it just about sits below the HU

DavidMarron · Sep 23rd, 2008, 12:48

thanks

got single DIN pocket now from dealer so it's off to Halfords (they only charge £9.99 fitting for the one I'm after)

DavidMarron · Sep 25th, 2008, 09:37

slightly confused -

what does this

http://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/volvo...06-p-3288.html

do?

I was under the impression that it fits into the V40 dash, the head unit then sits into that.Or am I wrong?

I already have the proper Volvo single DIn unit that will sit below the head unit.

Halfords say that the link is a non Volvo vesion of the proper single DIN pocket - therefore I don't need it.

I'm happy with that!

pringle_addict · Sep 25th, 2008, 12:08

The item linked is just a cubby hole that fits in the empty space left by converting a double unit to a single.

If you already have one, then you dont need this one.

pringle_addict · Sep 25th, 2008, 12:10

though looking again, its not clear if thats right.

It kind of implys that it allows flush fitment of a single din stereo on to the volvo dash to keep a 'factory' look.

Now I'm confused too!

DavidMarron · Sep 25th, 2008, 13:15

join the club!!

DavidMarron · Sep 26th, 2008, 13:35

muppets at Halfords had sold me the wrong adaptor lead!

After an hour of faphing around, they told me to come back next week and they'll have the correct one. (GDi so Mitsubishi HU series) I did specify what unit was inb the car when i booked.

Is it coincidence or as I now get a brake light warning did they disturb something? Anybody know if the wires pass through the radio slot?

Sep 16th, 2008, 11:50	#1
DavidMarron Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2023 17:54 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: reading	Ipod Classic in V40 Phase 2 hi I was going to fit an iPod Classic connected via the back of a Sony head unit to give full control. Anybody done this? Any thing to worry about? Halfords say they can fit it for £9.99 so I'll let them do it but it's the placement of the ipod I'm thinking of. I'd also then add a Volvo additional shelf as the Volvo unit is one of those massive combined CD/cass/radio units http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...tegoryrn_79867

Sep 16th, 2008, 13:13	#2
matt182 VOC Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2024 10:49 Join Date: May 2007 Location: CARDIFF	you could just buy the ipod adapter that plugs into the HU-XXX radios? volvo make one and i think theres a guy thats making them commercially in US (think its called iMIV). would be interesting to know how much they are from volvo...(altho its not on thevolvo model compatiblity list it does work on all HU radios) http://www.volvo-forums.com/t6466-vo...for-hu-605.htm Last edited by matt182; Sep 16th, 2008 at 13:24.

Sep 25th, 2008, 12:08	#7
pringle_addict Senior Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2024 14:21 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: St Ives, Cambs View Photos By: pringle_addict	The item linked is just a cubby hole that fits in the empty space left by converting a double unit to a single. If you already have one, then you dont need this one. __________________ Steve, Cambs. '02 V40 1.8S - traded in '10 V50 2.0D R-Design

Sep 25th, 2008, 12:10	#8
pringle_addict Senior Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2024 14:21 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: St Ives, Cambs View Photos By: pringle_addict	though looking again, its not clear if thats right. It kind of implys that it allows flush fitment of a single din stereo on to the volvo dash to keep a 'factory' look. Now I'm confused too! __________________ Steve, Cambs. '02 V40 1.8S - traded in '10 V50 2.0D R-Design

Sep 16th, 2008, 16:40	#3
DavidMarron Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2023 17:54 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: reading	what I want to do is have full control over the ipod. Plus I don't want the huge, and to me, useless, casssette player

Sep 22nd, 2008, 21:17	#4
S21GDK Junior Member Last Online: Sep 20th, 2012 21:50 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Worcester	Hi, I've done it. I fed the lead through into the glovebox, there is a little cut out under the light and the cable fits in that. All the 'gubbins' for it just about sits below the HU

Sep 23rd, 2008, 12:48	#5
DavidMarron Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2023 17:54 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: reading	thanks got single DIN pocket now from dealer so it's off to Halfords (they only charge £9.99 fitting for the one I'm after)

Sep 25th, 2008, 09:37	#6
DavidMarron Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2023 17:54 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: reading	slightly confused - what does this http://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/volvo...06-p-3288.html do? I was under the impression that it fits into the V40 dash, the head unit then sits into that.Or am I wrong? I already have the proper Volvo single DIn unit that will sit below the head unit. Halfords say that the link is a non Volvo vesion of the proper single DIN pocket - therefore I don't need it. I'm happy with that!

Sep 25th, 2008, 13:15	#9
DavidMarron Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2023 17:54 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: reading	join the club!!

Sep 26th, 2008, 13:35	#10
DavidMarron Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2023 17:54 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: reading	muppets at Halfords had sold me the wrong adaptor lead! After an hour of faphing around, they told me to come back next week and they'll have the correct one. (GDi so Mitsubishi HU series) I did specify what unit was inb the car when i booked. Is it coincidence or as I now get a brake light warning did they disturb something? Anybody know if the wires pass through the radio slot?

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