RSE /AUX Switch in trans tunnel

bjh1977 · Jul 18th, 2016, 11:05

Hi all,

I've just bought a 2011 XC90 SE Lux. Nice car, apart from the infotainment system really showing its age - even my dad's 2005 BMW 3 series is a million years ahead. Luckily the rest of the car makes up for the pre-historic setup.

Anyway, my car has the rear seat entertainment system installed. It kinda works, the main issue being a broken switch in the trans tunnel which allows for the DVD audio to be played through the speakers. I'll be getting some new IR headphones for the kids so I don't have to hear it, but I still want to fix the switch. Volvo have told me the part number is 31324131, and it is..... £72!!

Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can solve this more cheaply!?

gmonag · Jul 18th, 2016, 11:47

This seems to be a unique part and therefore you have no choice but to use their part. Welcome to the world of Volvo spares!

Greg

bjh1977 · Jul 18th, 2016, 13:19

I'm no going to give up that easily. There must be something out there that'll
work!

SwissXC90 · Jul 18th, 2016, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjh1977

Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can solve this more cheaply!?

Options:

1. Dismantle and repair the switch (depending on what has broken and the nature of the break)

2. search Ebay / wreckers for 2nd hand parts

3. Go to Volvo for a new part

4. Fit some other non-original switch

The switch is a simple toggle switch, depending on your resourscefulness and the nature of the breakage you may be able to find similar toggle switches which you can scavenge for parts.

bjh1977 · Jul 18th, 2016, 13:39

Yeah I think it's a simple DPDT switch (i.e. on-on). I left it at home so I should really get on with some real work rather than trawling the internet for a replacement, with only my memory of what it looks like to go by.

The switch itself is knackered, not just the plastic bit at the top. I suppose I could try and find one from a breakers but my guess is there aren't going to be too many of them about.

Edit: No. 3 is a last resort!

JimG · Jul 18th, 2016, 14:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjh1977

I'm no going to give up that easily. There must be something out there that'll
work!

You could try phoning FRF Volvo, they might do a discount for you when you quote the forum code (C3)

fullerlee · Oct 27th, 2016, 09:41

Resurrecting this thread as I have the same problem.

The RSE/AUX switch is completely smashed.

bjh1977 - did you come up with a good solution to this?

Clan · Oct 27th, 2016, 11:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullerlee

Resurrecting this thread as I have the same problem.

The RSE/AUX switch is completely smashed.

bjh1977 - did you come up with a good solution to this?

They made a mistake , that part number is for the complete AUX install kit !
You want the switch which is 31324132 about £10 from memory !!

fullerlee · Oct 27th, 2016, 11:17

Ah! you're right, thanks. Searching online I see many sources for the part in the US, but none in the UK. Does anyone know of a UK-based genuine Volvo parts shop?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

They made a mistake , that part number is for the complete AUX install kit !
You want the switch which is 31324132 about £10 from memory !!

Clan · Oct 27th, 2016, 11:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullerlee

Ah! you're right, thanks. Searching online I see many sources for the part in the US, but none in the UK. Does anyone know of a UK-based genuine Volvo parts shop?

phone rybrook , they will have one for you in the morning ...

Jul 18th, 2016, 11:05	#1
bjh1977 New Member Last Online: Nov 30th, 2018 09:59 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: London	RSE /AUX Switch in trans tunnel Hi all, I've just bought a 2011 XC90 SE Lux. Nice car, apart from the infotainment system really showing its age - even my dad's 2005 BMW 3 series is a million years ahead. Luckily the rest of the car makes up for the pre-historic setup. Anyway, my car has the rear seat entertainment system installed. It kinda works, the main issue being a broken switch in the trans tunnel which allows for the DVD audio to be played through the speakers. I'll be getting some new IR headphones for the kids so I don't have to hear it, but I still want to fix the switch. Volvo have told me the part number is 31324131, and it is..... £72!! Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can solve this more cheaply!?

Jul 18th, 2016, 11:47	#2
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	This seems to be a unique part and therefore you have no choice but to use their part. Welcome to the world of Volvo spares! Greg

Jul 18th, 2016, 13:19	#3
bjh1977 New Member Last Online: Nov 30th, 2018 09:59 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: London	I'm no going to give up that easily. There must be something out there that'll work!

Jul 18th, 2016, 13:39	#5
bjh1977 New Member Last Online: Nov 30th, 2018 09:59 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: London	Yeah I think it's a simple DPDT switch (i.e. on-on). I left it at home so I should really get on with some real work rather than trawling the internet for a replacement, with only my memory of what it looks like to go by. The switch itself is knackered, not just the plastic bit at the top. I suppose I could try and find one from a breakers but my guess is there aren't going to be too many of them about. Edit: No. 3 is a last resort!

Oct 27th, 2016, 09:41	#7
fullerlee Junior Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2022 11:20 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Warrington	Resurrecting this thread as I have the same problem. The RSE/AUX switch is completely smashed. bjh1977 - did you come up with a good solution to this?

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