Awesome, congrats! The V8 seems like a really nice engine, especially being developed by Yamaha. (and if you ever need to do the PCV valve, it's super accessible compared to the 5 cylinder lol)
@@frenchineerjust taking out my old gps according to your video. I have an extra connection on mine. A wire connected to a screw. I’ll try to Post a picture. For some reason I can’t seem to comment on main video and can only reply.
@@nicolewhelan6570 I think you are good removing all the connectors from the old GPS screen since you won't be using it anymore. If you think you may need to put the original screen back you can take a picture of the connections for extra peace of mind too.
@@nicolewhelan6570 Sorry, no picture came through. If it was connected to the part that you have to remove for the new unit, you probably have to leave it disconnected.
I installed this in my Volvo XC90. Year 2006 and no AUX in. Everything works without problems. There are two wiring harnesses in the package. One for ISO connection and one OEM Volvo. Only the PDC does not emit any sound. I repinned the middle loudspeaker on the plug for the power amplifier for loudspeakers in the front left. So buy and install.
@@frenchineer Thank you for your feedback signal. Can you help me to set shutdown and sleep mode time? So that the radio switches off completely and does not remain in sleep mode and drain the battery. Or do you have no problem with that?
I haven't had any issues with battery drain! The radio does switch off after 30 seconds. I did check in the settings, and it doesn't look like I have an option to reduce how long the radio stays on. If you want to check your factory settings, the code was 1617 (this should be in the manual you can get on the product page).
Another commenter suggested adding a speaker and connecting it to the factory amplifier. If you leave the radio off the parking sensors should make sound through the new speaker.
Frenchineer, You did a fantastic job making this video. It is superb. Quality step by step is awesome. You deserve way way more likes and subscribes than you have but you got one from me and thank you again!! Best wishes on continued success!!
Ironically, my order was shipped with the same wiring harness as your video shows, connecting it to the amp - had to leave this disconnected and run an RCA to 3.5mm cable to my cars aux in - new harness is on its way.
That is so cool! The pop up screen in our XC90 is useless. You can't hardly see anything in factory back up camera. Plus, half the time, screen doesn't raise so I almost finish backing up and it wakes up. Argh.
Hi I have a similar viewpoint. I have a 2013 xc90 with an existing backup camera. I need to replace that function because the operation s so terrible. You switch into reverse and it takes so long for the motorized display to get into position, the screen to activate, and the camera to come on I’m usually already finished backing up. The text on the screen and resolution of the screen are just comical annoyances. I’m fine with the existing radio and have a portable gps so couldn’t care less about replacing the head unit for that purpose. What I’d like is to just improve the what is broken. Can I just plug a new ‘head’ unit it into the slot where the pop up is, replace the backup camera with a better camera with a better one, The head unit will just quickly come on when I switch into reverse and display what’s behind me. Can it use existing wiring and harnesses?
That's true! I do switch sides sometimes, though in this case having access to the brake pedal to reposition the shifter made it a little easier when taking things in and out.
You just went through most of the pain points I had on my own XC90. Very fun. By the way love your frustration moments, I also have them! 😄 Keep the good work!
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! There are definitely things to figure out as the install goes along since the documentation is limited for these radios. I have the backup camera install video coming next!
In my car, the CANbus decoder box allows the radio to read the steering wheel inputs, but it seems like that does not work in every case unfortunately (maybe different manufacturers, vehicle year, etc. have different compatibility with different radios)
Bonjour je possède un xc 90 de 2005 Sans Aux,j'ai tout installé,le problème c'est que la radio d'origine et les capteurs de marche arrière n'émettent plus de son ,😢je suspecte le câble de connexion entre l'autoradio et l'amplificateur
@@frenchineerplease tell me the name of the power cable that connects the amplifier under the seat! do you have his photo or marking? very necessary. the seller sent me another cable, it does not fit.
I have only seen units that are permanently up like this one (including one that's similar but a bit shorter). It looks like there have been some installs that use a double DIN head unit where the original radio is, but I don't know the details of those installs.
Interesting project, was thinking of just putting an Android tablet on the motorised sled. So many possibilities, might be interesting to have a Bluetooth ELM adaptor in the OBD port so you could run "Torque" app on the tablet.
Yes, I've seen setups that tie the head unit to a bluetooth OBDII scanner for real time data on the screen! Others have used aftermarket tire pressure monitors as well. If you have an AUX port and want a less permanent install with the same features you can look into the universal android auto/carplay screens too.
@@frenchineer I will have to have a proper look at my car, primarily I would like a decent Satnav to replace the OEM one. Mine is a 2011 XC70. Of course with AUX input I can do a lot of what I want to do without any significant amount of wiring. I am happy with passive TPMS, it has served me well on other cars. I will do the updates to the existing SATNAV and see if I can tolerate it! Thank you for the reply.
If you want good satnav, I'd recommend using Android Auto or Apple Carplay since they will use your phone (and its GPS) and factor in real time traffic using your data plan. There are also navigation apps compatible with android auto/carplay like OsmAnd that let you download a region of the world onto your phone if you don't want to use data. Let me know if you which route you end up going!
@@frenchineer thanks for the reply. There are many possibilities. On many of our trips my wife likes to use Google maps on her phone, I tend to use Navmii (both iPhones), I will see if I can tolerate the existing SATNAV, but there are so many ways forward.
hello very good movie. I have a question for you, a request I bought a radio from China with aux but my car doesn't have aux is it possible to connect it by buying cables somewhere or do you know where to buy such cables please answer
Another viewer also had to buy the harness separately, and he made a video about it here: th-cam.com/video/eQQt47_zJKk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=0kv7vVXBo7BVc7sJ The link to the required harness is in his video description.
Thank you so much for this video. It was a lifesaver. Currently, the airbag and tire pressure warning message has come on. I will get those reset as you stated. Was not able to get the steering wheel controls to work. Just wondering now why my check engine light has come on and my key fob is no longer working.
When you get the airbag light reset, the scanner should be able to tell you what the check engine light is about. It's possible that your battery got low during your install, and a lot of systems can show errors when the voltage gets low. I'm not sure about the tire pressure and key fob though. For the steering wheel controls, only the volume buttons work for me when using Android Auto, and the next/previous track only seem to work in the built in music app. The original GPS buttons are a separate system and don't work with the new unit.
@@frenchineer I forgot to leave in the factory radio display screen in the car. Once I read the instructions more closely and went back to the car to reconnect it. Everything went back to normal.
I had a airbag light on my Alfa Romeo after removing the seats to clean them and I managed to clear them just by disconnecting the battery for a few minuets (or atleast the warning light but good enough for me)
Nice! I don't think Volvos reset the airbag system when you disconnect the battery unfortunately. It may be possible to completely avoid the issue by doing the install with the battery disconnected for the portions where the HVAC/radio need to be disconnected.
@@frenchineer yes, that should work. It’s also what Cris fix recommend in his interior clean tutorial but I forgot to put the windows down beforehand and because they are frameless and slot into the body when the door is closed and lower a bit out of the slot when opening it I couldn’t close them so I had no choice but to connect the battery to close the doors (seats were still out because they were drying)
hi, thank you so much because I have had the airbag light on for years and I didn't know what had happened and watching your videos I realized that I too had turned on the car with the radio off, I bought your diagnostics (the only which worked) and turned them off for me THANK YOU, I wanted to ask you a question since English is not my native language and I didn't understand a thing, but if I buy this unit, the audio I put when connecting with the phone comes out from the speakers of the car ? Thanks again I have the same car as you but from 2003 without the aux cable
With this install, any audio through the head unit comes out of the car speakers. If you have backup sensors those don't make sound anymore because of how the install works. I got this unit with the cables for a car with no AUX, but that option is no longer available where I bought mine. I am not sure where that is available, so you may have to research other sellers. I'm glad you were able to fix your airbag light!
Thanks! I haven't looked into the DVR options much since I install standalone dashcams in my cars, but the product page does mention DVR compatibility with a USB camera. I am also not sure if it would also use inputs from a backup camera like I installed. There may be some android apps you could use to record multiple inputs, but processor capacity could become a limiting factor, so that's something to consider in your research.
That's a good idea, I'll include something about that when I make the review video! I pretty much exclusively use Head Unit Reloaded, since it lets me use Android Auto. Outside of that I haven't really used anything since I have all in need through Android Auto.
Hi, thank you for the video, i just want ask you if you now how to get the controls of the sound on the steering wheel to work, and the sound of the parking sensor doest work also , can you help me please?
For the sound controls, mine worked with no changes. I recommend reaching out to the manufacturer of your radio kit. The parking sensor sounds don't work with the factory amplifier bypassed, but another viewer found a solution - he made a video here: th-cam.com/video/k8ltjayv4po/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zmL7ASGofj9rXArR
Amazing video! Thank you very much. I have just fully connected my Android Head unit, and it seems to work well, BUT, as you show in the video my front left speaker would not work. I went to the harness in the ampli and also saw a mismatch in the pins (minute 26:29 of your video), BUT unfortunately I am not able "rewire" them. I purchased a set of "pin removers" but none of them seem to work. Is there any hint or special way of doing that? It would help a lot! thx a lot in advance!
I found removing the pins difficult too! It took me a while. I think I ended up using one of the thin flat pin removers. I think the pins are held in by a little metal tab on either the top or the bottom. You may want to try to push the wire towards the connector while working to release the tab from the pin side, then try to pull the wire and pin out. Once you have one out, you can label it, and hopefully it will help you with the second one since you'll be able to see the tab that holds it in. I hope this helps a little!
Hello,Frenchineer nice video, thumbs up, I installed the radio, everything works great, but the steering wheel doesn't work? how can you adjust, thank you👍
Thank you! For me, the volume controls work even in android auto, but the next/previous track buttons only seem to work in the main screen. They worked like that without any adjustment so I am not sure how to fix that. Also important to note that if you have the GPS buttons on the back of the wheel those don't work either.
Hallo Frenchineer Great video, excellent, I installed the radio in my Volvo xc 90, works well. Volume in the steering wheel doesn't work for me, how can I get it to work? What can I adjust for you? Please give me an idea Thanks👍
When I installed mine, I didn't change any settings but the controls worked. For me the volume and next/previous work in the main apps, but only volume works in Android Auto. Unfortunately I haven't found which factory settings could make a difference for you. Perhaps there are Volvo forum posts that may help!
Love the video! Any idea if the Amp bypass cabling is required on models that do have the factory Aux In? The one ive ordered has 2 super long cable bundles, 1 for the Amp bypass and another with an audio cable and some kind of fuse box maybe? No idea what that's for!?
Thanks! I think the cars with the factory Aux in connect differently and don't bypass the amp (but may piggyback on it). The box may be the CANBus decoder which allows the radio to read certain systems in the car, like headlights, reverse signal, and steering wheel controls.
Thank you! My CANBus adapter came with the head unit, so I'm not sure where you could get it separately. My car does not have parking sensors, so I don't know how it integrates. On other cars it's usually a separate system, but I'm not sure how Volvo does it.
@@frenchineer There is a Factory menu withing the Android settings, on these head units. There you can see which CAN box is configured in it (and some other settings, all are better left unchanged). The Factory menu needs a password to access, often 126 or 3368.
Looking in the factory settings, there is only an option to select which car's CANbus type to use. I've seen more detailed settings on my other radio in my Mercedes, but this one does not have the same setting options menu. The details for my car in the system info settings are: CANAPPVER: v.21.11.04A_3.0[15:16] {H.211101} CARTYPE: Volvo - Volvo XC90 - [2004-2014(1Gen)] - [All] {96 - 2 - 1 - 1} CANBOXVER: oudi
Hello if i have a xc90 2012 more simple without map screen and amplifier? What radio fits?... Best regards. Great and complete video... Graet job and effort.
Thank you! The install should be very similar, there is a speaker or a panel instead of the GPS screen on your car. My radio came with two harnesses, and I think one was for cars without the amplifier. In that case, the connections would all be behind the original unit. If you are unsure, you could also take a look at what the connections look like behind your factory radio, and compare that to pictures in listings for this radio or other similar ones.
@@frenchineer thanks. And then hie is this radio working? Maybe You can make a video using the radio deeply in all it's features. Then both Android auto and applecar play works wireless isnt it? Thanks again.
It's been working quite well! I do plan on making a review video soon. Regarding wireless carplay, I don't think it supports it as it is. There may be an add on to make that work but I have not looked into it.
It looks like there is a way to add similar features using the factory radio by adding a box that piggybacks on the existing hardware to add features. For head unit replacement, it looks like Bluepower makes one. I recommend doing some research as there may be more options. Forums like Swedespeed also have lots of resources that should help you find what you're looking for!
Hola tengo Volvo xc90 año 2005 sin toma auxiliar,parte de atrás del CD solo tengo los cables de fibra óptica,no hay más conectados,en la radio si,me podrías decir qué arnés de cables necesito para que funcione los mandos del volante,amplificador etc?
Hi great video. Is there anyway that I could get sound out of both the android unit and stock stereo? Thanks I get no parking sensor beeps after I install android unit
Thanks for sharing this video. My XC90 2004 just installed the soundstream unit, so one query is that after new unit installation, the existing stereo unit can't provide sound output to the speakers, is it true?
That's right, since in cars without AUX inputs the factory amplifier is bypassed completely. I have seen someone connect an extra speaker to the amplifier to keep parking sensor sound - he shows how he did it here: th-cam.com/video/k8ltjayv4po/w-d-xo.html
@@frenchineerit's me and yes, the original radio would output to that single extra speaker, 😂. I can play the original radio and the android unit at the same time. I assume it can be done in a much better way with more speakers and better sound quality.
Thanks! For me when using Android Auto, only the volume buttons work. UPDATE: The track forward/back buttons work in the head unit, but not while I use Android Auto for some reason.
If your car was like mine with no AUX input, then the original system is no longer connected to the speakers unfortunately. If you connect an additional speaker to the factory amplifier, that one would output sound from the original system (radio, parking beeps, etc.)
Hi, I'm watching your video and I have the same system in Volvo, I bought a kit in Alien express, I started the installation until I realized that from the connector that is removed another small connector I did not find in the assembly the cable kit that should come in the purchase I made I would like to know where you bought your equipment to look around for the same cable kit
Hi! The kit I used was directly from Seicane, and I put a link in the video description. I don't know if they sell connectors individually, but you can try to compare the pictures of their included harness with yours.
Hi! So, the new screen/headunit is not using OEM amplifier? How is the sound quality, still powerful? What source you will have to select from OEM radio, to listen sound from new screen, for example youtube? Thanks in advance!
If you have the no AUX model, the amplifier is bypassed, but if you have AUX I believe you retain the factory amplifier. Without AUX the original radio is bypassed, so it should just stay off, with AUX I think you would need to use AUX input. The onboard amplifier for the new unit sounds good, but it may have a lower max volume. Unfortunately I was not able to compare the levels.
Hello, I have the same screen and the same car. The same thing happens to me with the front left speaker, thanks for sharing. How do you connect the radio antenna? I think I need a fiber optic to analog converter. how did you do it? thanks from Spain.
I did not add an antenna in this install, but I would probably use an FM antenna that mounts inside the windshield. Otherwise something like this might be another option: www.swedespeed.com/threads/using-extisting-antenna-s-with-aftermarket-radio.166380/
Hi, on the original Volvo connector which connects to the amp are the wires for the speakers and three additional (purple, black and yellow) . Do you know what they are for? . Unfortunately I cannot attach a pic or link to a pic..
Unfortunately I don't know what they do. There may be pinout diagrams in the service manual if you are able to find one. Otherwise it's possible there is some info in volvo forums.
Great video! My main radio does not work, it does not start up, my steering wheel buttons also dont work and my parking sensors dont beep anymore. Any idea how i can fix this?
With this install (non-AUX), the factory radio is bypassed so there is no sound from it. I did not have parking sensors, but from what I've gathered from other commenters the parking beeps come from the amp, which is also bypassed. There was some discussion about wiring an extra speaker to the amplifier output, but I don't know if anyone tried that yet.
Hi, I just installed a Teyes Android head unit on my XC90 which is more or less identical to yours. I had the same problems with the speaker wiring. In addition to the left front speaker, the rear left speaker also didn't work for me. The assignment of the speakers (FR was RL etc) was also messed up. I probably wouldn't have managed to install the head unit without your video. One question: Does your parking sensor (rear) still work? Unfortunately mine doesn't anymore and I don't know if it's another problem with the wiring.
I'm glad you were able to fix the wrong wiring! For the parking sensor, the output is tied to the amplifier, so bypassing it means the sound from the parking sensors has no speaker to go to. This car didn't have the parking sensor option, but another viewer thought of adding an extra speaker and wiring it to the amplifier. You could probably tuck it under the center console or leave it under the seat (and as a bonus it might be a fallback if you need to use the factory radio in a pinch).
hello I did everything according to vodeo, only I left the fiber optic cable in the old radio, because there was no other way to connect it. Parktronics do not work. What did I do wrong? And it played better before that. Thank you.
I did not have parktronic, but based on what others have experienced the output of the parktronic is through the amplifier, which is bypassed with this method. Regarding the sound, my understanding is that if you have a subwoofer, it will not get any signal with this install (my car was also not equipped with a subwoofer because it has the 3rd row AC control option).
Hi man. Nice work. I have xc90 as well just will work on suspension first and will change air bag clock spring since it’s giving message about anti skid system. So I really don’t understand what you did with that cord plug on passenger side. You removed two cords from it and reconnected. Can u explain it please. Thanks
The connection at the amplifier in the passenger footwell is from the amplifier to the speakers. The new harness connects the new head unit directly to the speakers, but keeps a couple connections from the original system going to the amplifier there (possibly to prevent errors or keep other functions working). This is only needed for the non-AUX cars, so if you have an AUX port on your vehicle, the harness you will use is different.
The install should be easier in a car with AUX. If you don't have AUX in it, you would need to find a place to purchase the harness for it. Do you know what year the car is? I think 2007 and up have AUX.
In that case you very likely have AUX, and the connections for the install should all be behind the factory unit. You won't need to run anything to the amplifier, so the install is easier!
There may be some options available depending on the model year. I would search for your model+year and "android head unit" and look for forum posts and reviews.
Hubby found your video very informative. I do have a question for you. We own a 2011 cx90 volvo. The screen cooked last summer here in Australia. Screen is now jibberish. Just recently the navman has started directing us and won't permanently turn off. Do you have ant suggestions please? Hubby has been researching madly. He gets it off....when car starts up next....off he goes again. Thanks heaps for any ideas you might have.
I think you could look at the navigation unit and remove the fuse for that. It does also seem to be a fuse shared by the optional sirius radio and rear seat entertainment, so if those are features you have and use, maybe you can unplug the navigation unit instead. The navigation unit is under the left front seat, and you could try to unplug it there to prevent it from running. I hope this helps!
Awesome video. I'm in the process of getting an XC90 from this generation right now and this was the first thing. Curious... does the stock backup camera work or will I have to install a new one? Also what about the speaker that is in the old screen housing?
Thank you! Since my car did not have a backup camera, I am not sure if there's a way to integrate it into the aftermarket unit. The center speaker is removed since the panel it mounts to is replaced by the new unit.
I've seen some people use a standard double DIN unit in place of the original radio, but I don't know what kind of connections need to be made for that.
Hello I have a 2009 volvo xc90 I’m going with carpuride system is there anyway to do a navigation screen delete in the screen that pops up when you start the car? Thank you
Hi @frenchineer, just bought a 2004 2.5T XC90. I’m looking for a head unit but have no idea how to check if the standard radio has aux. I do have parkingsensors in the rear. Any advice on how to check (aux or no-aux)?
I don't think the 2004 has AUX, I think it came standard after 2006. Regarding the parking sensors, the install without AUX bypasses the factory amplifier so the parking beeps can no longer be heard.
@frenchineer, How good are these units? My biggest concern is actual processing speeds and software security. Last thing i need is my phone to get hacked because of using some open source software. Im looking to upgrade my 1st gen XC90 and unfortunately these are the only units out there that fit on the middle console speaker as opposed to a double din replacement. also how does it interact with the OEM radio? does it work in tandem or does this unit act like an AUX audio source?
In terms of processing speed, I haven't noticed any issues. As far as security, my unit isn't connected to any network, and for Android Auto the radio is only used for the display and audio/microphone. I had no issues with the quality of the unit. For sound quality, that may depend what year your car is. Mine is an 06 and did not have an AUX input, so the harness I have bypasses the amplifier (the factory radio no longer works and the speakers are driven by the new unit). On later cars with the AUX input, my understanding is it that it ties in to the AUX system and uses the factory amplifier.
verry good video but i have a problem ... my car stereo doesent have the 4 pin wires with the 2 fiber optic... and my harness is uselesss, cant seem to find an apropriate one can you give me a hint :)
If you don't have AUX, the required harness is probably different from what's included. When I ordered mine it was an option but now it has to be purchased separately. Another viewer was able to find it on aliexpress, and he links to the one he used in his video here: th-cam.com/video/eQQt47_zJKk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=S3Eu5txkS3DSLRyg
My 2010 Volvo XC90 uses the other power harness (with the gray plug) but the control unit has optical sensors, which are on the power harness that you use in the video. In conjunction, the optical sensors on the power harness of this video don't work with the optical sensors of my control unit so I can't use that one anyway. I can use the gray plug power harness to get power to the Seicane head unit but no sound comes out. I think this is because the Seicane isn't talking to the control unit (via optical sensors). Any thoughts? For context: Seicane messed up and sent me an H6N-JH instead of the one shown in this video. Great work and thanks in advance!
Checking the website and the harness I didn't use, did you connect AUX L IN to Cable Audio Out L and AUX R IN to Audio Out R? (the IN plugs are on the gray harness and the OUT plugs on the radio harness with 6 female RCA connectors) That should connect the radio's output to the audio inputs on the gray harness. I hope this works!
@frenchineer Thank you for the quick reply! That didn’t work. :( I also don’t have steering wheel controls. I’ll see what they can do but so far Seicane customer service is kinda impressively awful. Thanks again!
That's a bummer... I wonder if the CANbus decoder box isn't working properly, since mine interprets the steering wheel controls etc. I'm not sure if it would explain no sound though. I hope you will be able to find a solution!
Hello. I saw your video and succeeded in installing Android All-in-One. Thank you. But I have a problem. I installed Android All-in-One. But I can't hear the sensor warning when I reverse. And the (steering) wheel remote control that adjusts the volume doesn't work. What is the problem? Is canbus the problem? Please advise me. Thank you very much.
I'm not sure what the issue is for the steering wheel controls, mine worked with no adjustments to the settings. For the parking beeps, bypassing the amplifier means no sound from the amp can get to the speakers, including the parking sensor system. I didn't have parking sensors on this car, but another viewer found a solution. He made a video about it here: th-cam.com/video/k8ltjayv4po/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dTGCQgx9NXBBL9xT
You would need to use an aftermarket antenna. The factory radio uses an antenna connected to another part of the system. There are aftermarket options that attach inside the windshield.
For Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, this unit requires a wired connection. It is possible that current versions of this unit include wireless AA/CarPlay by default.
The RCA connections are: Cable Aux L IN to Cable Audio Out L and Cable Aux R IN to Cable Audio Out R. This connected the output from the head unit to the harness that goes to the speakers in the amplifier area. Without these connections, no sound from the new unit would come out of the speakers!
The Ocean Race paint is very nice! The unit I installed is this one (also in the video description): www.seicane.com/2005-2014-volvo-cx90-hd-touchscreen-radio-gps-navegador-o-bluetooth-mp4-mp5-music-player-wifi-direc-o-wheeel-controle-suporte-dvr-obd2-h6042?acc=caf1a3dfb505ffed0d024130f58c5cfa And for the non-AUX cars, the harness you will need is this one (tested by another viewer): www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806126808056.html?aff_fcid=299289d40b9347498f87ce0ebc1f9dd3-1725852172131-01273-_DerNRnt&tt=CPS_NORMAL&aff_fsk=_DerNRnt&aff_platform=shareComponent-detail&sk=_DerNRnt&aff_trace_key=299289d40b9347498f87ce0ebc1f9dd3-1725852172131-01273-_DerNRnt&terminal_id=a6e389ccb5be4a679d7df7a4f551f6ea&afSmartRedirect=y&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Great video! I recently purchased a 2011 xc90 and was stunned that I would connect to my phone via blutooth for calls but not for music. This is going to be my next project so that I'll have updated GPS and blutooth. Did your unit come with the USB cables you used to connect your phone, or did you supply those yourself?
Thanks! The unit only comes with the 2 USB female port cables, so you'll need your own cable to plug your phone in. I used an Anker cable that was long enough to run to the center console. If you use an iPhone, you'll probably need an autokit dongle to get carplay.
I don't have experience with aftermarket subwoofers, but it may be possible to use the RCA outputs from the head unit to send signal to the amp/sub. You can see the audio inputs and outputs on the product page to see if what you need is there.
Hello I have just bought my xc90 2007 as my first ever car:) I was wondering if the original navigation arrows, enter and back buttons behind the steering wheel can interact with this screen? If the answer is inside the video then please forgive me for only skimming through:)
@@frenchineer oh that is quite a shame, I feel like they'd be handy. I've found a head unit that replaces the radio as currently it is unusable in my country, we don't have FM radio. I'll try to swap that which also seems to be a simpler job
It's still working well! It has been switched from using Head Unit reloaded to a Carkit dongle so that both Android Auto and Apple Carplay work. I still have this car, though I am selling it to make room for other projects.
Thanks! It looks like there are some options from other manufacturers for the s80 in those years. I'm not sure how similar the install would be but comparing your wiring harnesses and what is shown in the listing pictures could help!
I have a 13 with the USB Aux/Power in the glove box. Can I just use that to power this and provide data? I know that it does accept audio because when I select AUX it plays whatever is connected to it.
For this unit, you can't power it via USB, it requires all of the connections to be made behind the factory radio. However, if you want a simpler install, you can look into universal Android Auto/Apple CarPlay screens! They only need to be connected to AUX and 12V, you can choose where you want to mount it, and move it to any other car as needed.
Hello I am considering buying an xc90. Could you delete the OEM unit without too much trouble. I see it as being quite large and obsolete. Maybe with a blanking panel or something, you could use that old space for USB ports or something else.
Unfortunately the OEM unit is interconnected with other systems in the car, so it does need to stay in place. When I turned on the ignition with the factory unit disconnected, it set off an airbag light on the dash that I had to reset.
@@frenchineer hmm.. was there room in the dash where you could hide it - still connected? The space could be used for USB ports, 12v outlets, switches etc - as I would purchase an xc90 for overlanding and camping. I have a background in Japanese cars, pre-00s, so moving to later model European will have a learning curve. Cheers!
I think that would be tough since the HVAC and original radio are all in one housing. I guess it could be done but it seems like a pretty significant undertaking - though if you can go check one out in a junkyard you could probably get a better idea by pulling out the original radio and checking the available space. Since you're looking for something for overlanding, are you also considering vehicles with 4x4?
Thanks! If you get a similar radio, you should get everything you need to get the radio working in the box. I think the only thing you would need beyond that is a usb extension cable or usb to usb-c cable like I used. I'd recommend some plastic trim tools too!
@@frenchineer Hi there, thanks for the response, i asked the seller what cables they did in the box and he said that he didnt got tha cable for the ampliefer, so do you maybe know where to buy it? or maybe can make me one? The plastic trims do i already have because i did change blinkers of an another car (opel Astra H Twintop) and the usb/c cable yeah that is a good point, i go buy me one from a 5 meter soon.
I received two cables for my radio, one with an amplifier connection (which worked with my radio) and a different one that did not connect. There are some XC90s with a different amplifier (built in to the original radio) where the other cable I showed is required instead. Since you have a C70, I am not sure what differences there are in the sound system, so it is possible there is only one harness option that works for your car.
It should be AUX L IN to Audio OUT L, and AUX R IN to AUDIO OUT R. The info is on the product page further down where they show all the connections that come off the unit.
Very nice video and how to i was looking for something like this for a long time. I have bought a unit for areoun 400£ with all the bells and whistles i have tried to install it but I didn't have any audio and i have been told that i need to have the aux on the original unit for it to work.... Do you have the aux for your volvo??
My car did not have the AUX input, but at the time I purchased it there was an option for non-aux cars. You would likely need to find the correct harness from another source.
@@frenchineer i have bought a different harness with the optical but with all the different things that volvo come with its hard to find a proper harness to work, i was also looking to bypass the amp and instal a aftermarket amp with the unit as a totally different audio in the car
Yes that's true! I think if you want to use an aftermarket amplifier you could connect to the speaker wires that come out of the amp (where my harness connected). Just keep in mind that if you have parking sensors you may want to add an extra speaker to connect to the factory amplifier so you can still hear the beeps.
The harness just arrived from mother china and its the same time as your one i have noticed in your video that you have connected the aux in that come from the amp to the back of the unit did you had to change any setting on the original unit to have audio to the speakers?
I'm not sure because my car did not have a backup camera (or parking sensors for that matter). There may be some aftermarket units that integrate the original camera. In my case I added a new one.
Thank you! I'm located in the US, and with many other projects lined up I unfortunately won't be able to help out. I'll be glad to answer questions as best I can about the install though!
Thanks for the Video. I just followed your video to install the head unit, the only issue that I get is that the level of sound on the front driver side speaker is not equal to the passenger side speaker. The driver side is much lower. Please advise how to adjust.
I think checking the harness connections by the amplifier is worth a try. I also found that it was hard to verify levels with the doors and windows open in my garage.
Cables at the amp seem fine. I think the issue is at the back of the original unit where the fiver cables connect see attached pictures via gdrive drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-3E52yqlIgICdfo_RMKvYGiS3Cvejuaq
As far as I can tell, the connections look good. I think the fiber optic connectors to the new unit aren't used for audio, so I'm not sure what the issue could be...
please tell me the name of the power cable that connects the amplifier under the seat! do you have his photo or marking? very necessary. the seller sent me another cable, it does not fit.
Hi, unfortunately I don't have the name of the cable, since it was included with my radio. The best image of it is probably what's in the beginning of the video: the long cable with the green connectors. When I ordered my radio I had to specify that I had the fiber optic option and no AUX port. The other harness included does not have the optical piggyback connectors.
Thank you very much for the tutorial! I hope u still answer this question but what about the original radio? Does ist still work? Oder is it just silent? What about the volume? Is it loud enough?
The original radio is just silent now since we bypass the amplifier. I find it loud enough! I didn't check the maximum volume before though so I can't compare them.
I got mine with the radio (it was an option at the time) but there's a chance you may find the right cable somewhere like aliexpress. The steering wheel buttons work for me! Something to keep in mind on installs that bypass the amplifier like this one: the subwoofer may not receive signal (mine was not equipped with one), and parking sensor beeps will not be heard (I did not have parking sensors as an option).
I do have Volvo Xc70 year 2007 with factory installed Navigation Systems. Can😢 you help me what I need to BUY and where to get it I am from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
It looks like for the 2007 XC70 there are dash kits and harnesses that would allow you to install a double DIN head unit (Metra is a reputable brand for the kits). You would have to choose a head unit with android auto/carplay capabilities. There may be some info here: www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=94578
Nice video! Did u buy the head unit to support original car optical fiber or not? How do i know if i have optical fiber? Does this head unit work on xc90 without aux option?
Thanks! At the time I bought the unit, the options were different, and they sold a version that was compatible with the non-AUX version (I don't remember a fiber option when I ordered). Unfortunately, they no longer sell the option for cars without AUX. I have heard that there are harnesses sold elsewhere that match the one I used. Other brands/vendors may sell a kit with the head unit/harness for non-AUX cars.
My car has the 3rd row AC controls which means no subwoofer (since it's a 2006, it was either the sub or the ac). I'm not sure how the subwoofer was tied in to the audio system unfortunately.
I did not have AUX option, but the place I bought it no longer sells the kit compatible with no AUX. You might need to find the harness elsewhere or find another vendor.
Question, I purchase the newer model, but this did not include the cable that goes into the amplifier, what the name or info on how to purchase of that kid that came with your unit?
Hi, unfortunately it looks like Seicane no longer has the kit option for cars with no AUX jack (which is what I have). I am not sure if they have any left, or if another supplier has stock. I didn't have to order it separately since the option was still available when I ordered it.
Thank you, I believe his what I found - Car 16pin Audio Wiring Harness With Canbus Box For Volvo XC90 09-13 Aftermarket Stereo Installation Wire Adapter #HQ7100
That looks like the harness I had! It looks like all the same connectors are there. I don't know for sure what the compatibility will be like with the CANbus decoder, but it's worth a try!
@frenchineer yes they worked before, as soon as I connected the 2 cables the driver side started to play but the right rear one stopped, I guess the cables are missing I'll try to fix it
It's possible the wiring arrangement is different from my connector. Maybe you can pan/fade the audio signal to make sure each corner is wired to the right place, or see if you can find the pinout for the factory side.
For me in Android Auto, only the volume buttons work. The factory radio in my installation no longer works (or rather, it is no longer connected to the speakers). I believe that in cars with an AUX input, the factory radio continues to work, but I can't confirm that.
Thank you very much for your reply Just want to know, is your radio CD player working after installation it seems just an Android player working, but cd radio sound doses work Any suggestions would be appreciated Thank you in advance
No, in this install the factory radio is bypassed and the new unit powers the speakers directly. I think only cars with AUX can retain use of the original radio.
They all seem fairly similar, and I don't have experience with many of them. I recommend checking to see if they have any documentation that would help you with your install, and maybe forums to see what other users' experiences are like.
Great video ! I basically have the same XC90, also 2006. I just followed the link in the description to the Seicane web site. On the Seicane web site it says "If the original car comes without AUX, then this unit cannot fit. " The radio unit in my car definitely does not have an AUX port so yours has one ? If so - where is it ? Did you buy the Quad or the 8 Core CPU unit ? I really love my XC90 - I got it new 17 years ago and it has now 275.000 km on the clock
Interesting, my car does not have an AUX input, and at the time I ordered it, there was an option on the Seicane page for non-AUX cars. I'm not sure what changed. I would try reaching out to them in case they have more information. For the spec, I believe I got the 8 core unit, but if you plan on using Android Auto or Apple CarPlay that shouldn't matter much since your phone will do the processing. Believe it or not, this XC90 has 354000 km! (with around 265000 km on the engine) I only put a few thousand km on it myself, but I did a lot of work to get it back into decent condition. Unlike yours it has had a few owners though haha
@@frenchineer Thx for the quick reply. I will contact them tomorrow - let's see if the will respond. Looks like their customer service has a bad reputation.
I hope you get the info you need! Otherwise there may be another company out there. I know there's a different (more widescreen) form factor that has been made for the XC90, so maybe they still have compatibility for the non-aux models.
@@RealList10 Sorry ..just saw your comment. No, unfortunately I have not. I contacted another supplier and they asked me to take a picture of the entertainment module from the back, just to be sure. I will do this when it gets warmer here in Germany.
Mate best instruction video on this I’ve seen
This is great I just bought an 05' V8 version yesterday and this is the perfect project. Thanks!
Awesome, congrats! The V8 seems like a really nice engine, especially being developed by Yamaha. (and if you ever need to do the PCV valve, it's super accessible compared to the 5 cylinder lol)
@@frenchineerjust taking out my old gps according to your video. I have an extra connection on mine. A wire connected to a screw. I’ll try to
Post a picture. For some reason I can’t seem to comment on main video and can only reply.
@@nicolewhelan6570 I think you are good removing all the connectors from the old GPS screen since you won't be using it anymore. If you think you may need to put the original screen back you can take a picture of the connections for extra peace of mind too.
@@frenchineer so this is the extra connection I have that was connected to the gps harness. Any idea if I reconnect it or what it was?
@@nicolewhelan6570 Sorry, no picture came through. If it was connected to the part that you have to remove for the new unit, you probably have to leave it disconnected.
My dude...good job!! I just recently installed a T'EYES. CC3 Gen2 GPS/Android auto unit in our 2008 XC90 V8.
Nice!
Great installation video - thanks from Vancouver BC
I installed this in my Volvo XC90. Year 2006 and no AUX in. Everything works without problems.
There are two wiring harnesses in the package. One for ISO connection and one OEM Volvo.
Only the PDC does not emit any sound. I repinned the middle loudspeaker on the plug for the power amplifier for loudspeakers in the front left.
So buy and install.
That seems like a good solution to retain the parking sensor sounds! Glad to hear the install went well.
@@frenchineer Thank you for your feedback signal.
Can you help me to set shutdown and sleep mode time? So that the radio switches off completely and does not remain in sleep mode and drain the battery. Or do you have no problem with that?
I haven't had any issues with battery drain! The radio does switch off after 30 seconds. I did check in the settings, and it doesn't look like I have an option to reduce how long the radio stays on. If you want to check your factory settings, the code was 1617 (this should be in the manual you can get on the product page).
Sorry，is the problem of no sound from the parking sensor solve?
Another commenter suggested adding a speaker and connecting it to the factory amplifier. If you leave the radio off the parking sensors should make sound through the new speaker.
Thanks very much for sharing this video, it’s given me the confidence to try this install myself.
Thanks 🇬🇧
You're welcome! I hope it goes well!
Frenchineer, You did a fantastic job making this video. It is superb. Quality step by step is awesome. You deserve way way more likes and subscribes than you have but you got one from me and thank you again!! Best wishes on continued success!!
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Thanks for your notes, reassuring to read ill have fewer issues on my xc90 with AUX - I just ordered a new unit off aliexpress.
Ironically, my order was shipped with the same wiring harness as your video shows, connecting it to the amp - had to leave this disconnected and run an RCA to 3.5mm cable to my cars aux in - new harness is on its way.
That is so cool! The pop up screen in our XC90 is useless. You can't hardly see anything in factory back up camera. Plus, half the time, screen doesn't raise so I almost finish backing up and it wakes up. Argh.
Thanks!
In my car the screen was only for GPS, but I can imagine it's frustrating to have to wait for the screen to come up when you need to back up!
Hi I have a similar viewpoint. I have a 2013 xc90 with an existing backup camera. I need to replace that function because the operation s so terrible. You switch into reverse and it takes so long for the motorized display to get into position, the screen to activate, and the camera to come on I’m usually already finished backing up. The text on the screen and resolution of the screen are just comical annoyances.
I’m fine with the existing radio and have a portable gps so couldn’t care less about replacing the head unit for that purpose.
What I’d like is to just improve the what is broken.
Can I just plug a new ‘head’ unit it into the slot where the pop up is, replace the backup camera with a better camera with a better one, The head unit will just quickly come on when I switch into reverse and display what’s behind me. Can it use existing wiring and harnesses?
Such a great install video. Very impressed.
Great to know about resetting airbag after installation of radio!
Great job! Wanna some tip? Next time sit in passenger seat. You get much more space for work and can get closer if need.
That's true! I do switch sides sometimes, though in this case having access to the brake pedal to reposition the shifter made it a little easier when taking things in and out.
You just went through most of the pain points I had on my own XC90. Very fun. By the way love your frustration moments, I also have them! 😄 Keep the good work!
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! There are definitely things to figure out as the install goes along since the documentation is limited for these radios. I have the backup camera install video coming next!
@@frenchineer do you Know how to connect the steering wheel to that radio? thank you
In my car, the CANbus decoder box allows the radio to read the steering wheel inputs, but it seems like that does not work in every case unfortunately (maybe different manufacturers, vehicle year, etc. have different compatibility with different radios)
Bonjour je possède un xc 90 de 2005 Sans Aux,j'ai tout installé,le problème c'est que la radio d'origine et les capteurs de marche arrière n'émettent plus de son ,😢je suspecte le câble de connexion entre l'autoradio et l'amplificateur
what a great video. thanks for sharing all this!
Great video amigo. You saved me a lot of trouble :-D
Thanks, I'm glad it helped!
@@frenchineerplease tell me the name of the power cable that connects the amplifier under the seat! do you have his photo or marking? very necessary. the seller sent me another cable, it does not fit.
WOW, awesome video. Thank you so much for this.
Just the video I was looking for!
However, did you come across a model that still allowed the unit to hide beneath the dash?
I have only seen units that are permanently up like this one (including one that's similar but a bit shorter). It looks like there have been some installs that use a double DIN head unit where the original radio is, but I don't know the details of those installs.
Interesting project, was thinking of just putting an Android tablet on the motorised sled. So many possibilities, might be interesting to have a Bluetooth ELM adaptor in the OBD port so you could run "Torque" app on the tablet.
Yes, I've seen setups that tie the head unit to a bluetooth OBDII scanner for real time data on the screen! Others have used aftermarket tire pressure monitors as well. If you have an AUX port and want a less permanent install with the same features you can look into the universal android auto/carplay screens too.
@@frenchineer I will have to have a proper look at my car, primarily I would like a decent Satnav to replace the OEM one. Mine is a 2011 XC70. Of course with AUX input I can do a lot of what I want to do without any significant amount of wiring. I am happy with passive TPMS, it has served me well on other cars. I will do the updates to the existing SATNAV and see if I can tolerate it! Thank you for the reply.
If you want good satnav, I'd recommend using Android Auto or Apple Carplay since they will use your phone (and its GPS) and factor in real time traffic using your data plan. There are also navigation apps compatible with android auto/carplay like OsmAnd that let you download a region of the world onto your phone if you don't want to use data.
Let me know if you which route you end up going!
@@frenchineer thanks for the reply. There are many possibilities. On many of our trips my wife likes to use Google maps on her phone, I tend to use Navmii (both iPhones), I will see if I can tolerate the existing SATNAV, but there are so many ways forward.
hello very good movie. I have a question for you, a request I bought a radio from China with aux but my car doesn't have aux is it possible to connect it by buying cables somewhere or do you know where to buy such cables please answer
Another viewer also had to buy the harness separately, and he made a video about it here: th-cam.com/video/eQQt47_zJKk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=0kv7vVXBo7BVc7sJ
The link to the required harness is in his video description.
woah! thx for sharing, interesting video
Thank you so much for this video. It was a lifesaver. Currently, the airbag and tire pressure warning message has come on. I will get those reset as you stated. Was not able to get the steering wheel controls to work. Just wondering now why my check engine light has come on and my key fob is no longer working.
When you get the airbag light reset, the scanner should be able to tell you what the check engine light is about. It's possible that your battery got low during your install, and a lot of systems can show errors when the voltage gets low. I'm not sure about the tire pressure and key fob though.
For the steering wheel controls, only the volume buttons work for me when using Android Auto, and the next/previous track only seem to work in the built in music app. The original GPS buttons are a separate system and don't work with the new unit.
@@frenchineer I forgot to leave in the factory radio display screen in the car. Once I read the instructions more closely and went back to the car to reconnect it. Everything went back to normal.
Nice! It's surprising how many systems tie in to the factory radio.
@@frenchineer Agreed, I had no idea it was a mini computer within the radio, but it makes sense with today's touchscreen technology.
Did the center top dashboard subwoofer plug harness connector get plugged into the Seicane headunit or did you just leave it unplugged?
It stays unplugged in this setup, it's one of the tradeoffs of this arrangement.
I had a airbag light on my Alfa Romeo after removing the seats to clean them and I managed to clear them just by disconnecting the battery for a few minuets (or atleast the warning light but good enough for me)
Nice! I don't think Volvos reset the airbag system when you disconnect the battery unfortunately. It may be possible to completely avoid the issue by doing the install with the battery disconnected for the portions where the HVAC/radio need to be disconnected.
@@frenchineer yes, that should work. It’s also what Cris fix recommend in his interior clean tutorial but I forgot to put the windows down beforehand and because they are frameless and slot into the body when the door is closed and lower a bit out of the slot when opening it I couldn’t close them so I had no choice but to connect the battery to close the doors (seats were still out because they were drying)
That makes sense. It sounds like you did a lot of work on your Alfa!
hi, thank you so much because I have had the airbag light on for years and I didn't know what had happened and watching your videos I realized that I too had turned on the car with the radio off, I bought your diagnostics (the only which worked) and turned them off for me THANK YOU, I wanted to ask you a question since English is not my native language and I didn't understand a thing, but if I buy this unit, the audio I put when connecting with the phone comes out from the speakers of the car ? Thanks again
I have the same car as you but from 2003 without the aux cable
With this install, any audio through the head unit comes out of the car speakers. If you have backup sensors those don't make sound anymore because of how the install works.
I got this unit with the cables for a car with no AUX, but that option is no longer available where I bought mine. I am not sure where that is available, so you may have to research other sellers.
I'm glad you were able to fix your airbag light!
Excellent instructions. Thank you. I'm looking for a dual camera head unit with built in DVR. Do you know of any such beast??
Thanks!
I haven't looked into the DVR options much since I install standalone dashcams in my cars, but the product page does mention DVR compatibility with a USB camera. I am also not sure if it would also use inputs from a backup camera like I installed. There may be some android apps you could use to record multiple inputs, but processor capacity could become a limiting factor, so that's something to consider in your research.
Can we get a continuation video talking about the how to get apps you got that most benefit
That's a good idea, I'll include something about that when I make the review video!
I pretty much exclusively use Head Unit Reloaded, since it lets me use Android Auto. Outside of that I haven't really used anything since I have all in need through Android Auto.
Hi, thank you for the video, i just want ask you if you now how to get the controls of the sound on the steering wheel to work, and the sound of the parking sensor doest work also , can you help me please?
For the sound controls, mine worked with no changes. I recommend reaching out to the manufacturer of your radio kit.
The parking sensor sounds don't work with the factory amplifier bypassed, but another viewer found a solution - he made a video here: th-cam.com/video/k8ltjayv4po/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zmL7ASGofj9rXArR
Did anyone find any other vendor who sells non-aux head unit? If so, please share link😊
I posted up a link for your request.
@shiloh5199 do you have a link for the non aux option dude?
@@jodensmith8763I do but when I replied with a link, my reply doesn't show up. Check out my channel.
It looks like TH-cam may be blocking comments with links for some reason. Here's HandyDoctor's video: th-cam.com/video/eQQt47_zJKk/w-d-xo.html
@@frenchineer Thank you, Nick. I can see this one. Just that the ones I replied to your video kept missing. So it must be Google who did it.
Amazing video! Thank you very much. I have just fully connected my Android Head unit, and it seems to work well, BUT, as you show in the video my front left speaker would not work. I went to the harness in the ampli and also saw a mismatch in the pins (minute 26:29 of your video), BUT unfortunately I am not able "rewire" them. I purchased a set of "pin removers" but none of them seem to work. Is there any hint or special way of doing that? It would help a lot! thx a lot in advance!
I found removing the pins difficult too! It took me a while.
I think I ended up using one of the thin flat pin removers. I think the pins are held in by a little metal tab on either the top or the bottom. You may want to try to push the wire towards the connector while working to release the tab from the pin side, then try to pull the wire and pin out. Once you have one out, you can label it, and hopefully it will help you with the second one since you'll be able to see the tab that holds it in. I hope this helps a little!
Hello,Frenchineer nice video, thumbs up, I installed the radio, everything works great, but the steering wheel doesn't work?
how can you adjust, thank you👍
Thank you! For me, the volume controls work even in android auto, but the next/previous track buttons only seem to work in the main screen. They worked like that without any adjustment so I am not sure how to fix that. Also important to note that if you have the GPS buttons on the back of the wheel those don't work either.
This was amazing thanks
Hallo Frenchineer Great video, excellent, I installed the radio in my Volvo xc 90, works well.
Volume in the steering wheel doesn't work for me, how can I get it to work? What can I adjust for you? Please give me an idea
Thanks👍
When I installed mine, I didn't change any settings but the controls worked. For me the volume and next/previous work in the main apps, but only volume works in Android Auto.
Unfortunately I haven't found which factory settings could make a difference for you. Perhaps there are Volvo forum posts that may help!
Love the video! Any idea if the Amp bypass cabling is required on models that do have the factory Aux In?
The one ive ordered has 2 super long cable bundles, 1 for the Amp bypass and another with an audio cable and some kind of fuse box maybe? No idea what that's for!?
Thanks! I think the cars with the factory Aux in connect differently and don't bypass the amp (but may piggyback on it). The box may be the CANBus decoder which allows the radio to read certain systems in the car, like headlights, reverse signal, and steering wheel controls.
excellent video
Thank you!
Hi mate
Thanks for the great video
Does the rear seat entertainment work after the install of this screen?
Perfect Video! Do you use the can-bus adapter? Can you tell me witch can-type you use and if the park distance controll is working?
Thank you!
My CANBus adapter came with the head unit, so I'm not sure where you could get it separately. My car does not have parking sensors, so I don't know how it integrates. On other cars it's usually a separate system, but I'm not sure how Volvo does it.
Can you check on settings Android what type of can bus system uses. Thanks
@@frenchineer There is a Factory menu withing the Android settings, on these head units. There you can see which CAN box is configured in it (and some other settings, all are better left unchanged). The Factory menu needs a password to access, often 126 or 3368.
Looking in the factory settings, there is only an option to select which car's CANbus type to use. I've seen more detailed settings on my other radio in my Mercedes, but this one does not have the same setting options menu.
The details for my car in the system info settings are:
CANAPPVER: v.21.11.04A_3.0[15:16] {H.211101}
CARTYPE: Volvo - Volvo XC90 - [2004-2014(1Gen)] - [All] {96 - 2 - 1 - 1}
CANBOXVER: oudi
Hello if i have a xc90 2012 more simple without map screen and amplifier? What radio fits?... Best regards. Great and complete video... Graet job and effort.
Thank you!
The install should be very similar, there is a speaker or a panel instead of the GPS screen on your car. My radio came with two harnesses, and I think one was for cars without the amplifier. In that case, the connections would all be behind the original unit.
If you are unsure, you could also take a look at what the connections look like behind your factory radio, and compare that to pictures in listings for this radio or other similar ones.
@@frenchineer no. Than You!! Fir this great job. What is the model of the radio?
The radio I used is linked in the description, but there are different styles from other companies too!
@@frenchineer thanks. And then hie is this radio working? Maybe You can make a video using the radio deeply in all it's features. Then both Android auto and applecar play works wireless isnt it? Thanks again.
It's been working quite well! I do plan on making a review video soon.
Regarding wireless carplay, I don't think it supports it as it is. There may be an add on to make that work but I have not looked into it.
Fantastic video and great job! I want to update my xc70 -09. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
It looks like there is a way to add similar features using the factory radio by adding a box that piggybacks on the existing hardware to add features.
For head unit replacement, it looks like Bluepower makes one.
I recommend doing some research as there may be more options. Forums like Swedespeed also have lots of resources that should help you find what you're looking for!
Hola tengo Volvo xc90 año 2005 sin toma auxiliar,parte de atrás del CD solo tengo los cables de fibra óptica,no hay más conectados,en la radio si,me podrías decir qué arnés de cables necesito para que funcione los mandos del volante,amplificador etc?
Many thanks for instruction!
Hi great video. Is there anyway that I could get sound out of both the android unit and stock stereo? Thanks I get no parking sensor beeps after I install android unit
I don't think there's a way to use both, but it could be possible to wire an extra speaker to the amplifier output as a parking sensor speaker.
Thanks for sharing this video. My XC90 2004 just installed the soundstream unit, so one query is that after new unit installation, the existing stereo unit can't provide sound output to the speakers, is it true?
That's right, since in cars without AUX inputs the factory amplifier is bypassed completely. I have seen someone connect an extra speaker to the amplifier to keep parking sensor sound - he shows how he did it here: th-cam.com/video/k8ltjayv4po/w-d-xo.html
@@frenchineerit's me and yes, the original radio would output to that single extra speaker, 😂. I can play the original radio and the android unit at the same time. I assume it can be done in a much better way with more speakers and better sound quality.
@frenchineer @HandyDoctor89
Many thanks 🙏👍🏻👍🏻
Great work!
Im going to buy one for myself! Amazing piece of engeneering!
But what abou of rest of the buttons on driwing wheel? Are they working?
Thanks!
For me when using Android Auto, only the volume buttons work.
UPDATE: The track forward/back buttons work in the head unit, but not while I use Android Auto for some reason.
Hello, thank you for your advice. I have one more question. Does the original car's audio system not work if I install Android All-in-One?
If your car was like mine with no AUX input, then the original system is no longer connected to the speakers unfortunately.
If you connect an additional speaker to the factory amplifier, that one would output sound from the original system (radio, parking beeps, etc.)
Hi, I'm watching your video and I have the same system in Volvo, I bought a kit in Alien express, I started the installation until I realized that from the connector that is removed another small connector I did not find in the assembly the cable kit that should come in the purchase I made I would like to know where you bought your equipment to look around for the same cable kit
Hi! The kit I used was directly from Seicane, and I put a link in the video description. I don't know if they sell connectors individually, but you can try to compare the pictures of their included harness with yours.
Hi! So, the new screen/headunit is not using OEM amplifier? How is the sound quality, still powerful? What source you will have to select from OEM radio, to listen sound from new screen, for example youtube? Thanks in advance!
If you have the no AUX model, the amplifier is bypassed, but if you have AUX I believe you retain the factory amplifier. Without AUX the original radio is bypassed, so it should just stay off, with AUX I think you would need to use AUX input.
The onboard amplifier for the new unit sounds good, but it may have a lower max volume. Unfortunately I was not able to compare the levels.
Hello, I have the same screen and the same car. The same thing happens to me with the front left speaker, thanks for sharing.
How do you connect the radio antenna? I think I need a fiber optic to analog converter. how did you do it?
thanks from Spain.
I did not add an antenna in this install, but I would probably use an FM antenna that mounts inside the windshield.
Otherwise something like this might be another option: www.swedespeed.com/threads/using-extisting-antenna-s-with-aftermarket-radio.166380/
Hi, on the original Volvo connector which connects to the amp are the wires for the speakers and three additional (purple, black and yellow) . Do you know what they are for? . Unfortunately I cannot attach a pic or link to a pic..
Unfortunately I don't know what they do. There may be pinout diagrams in the service manual if you are able to find one. Otherwise it's possible there is some info in volvo forums.
Great video!
My main radio does not work, it does not start up, my steering wheel buttons also dont work and my parking sensors dont beep anymore. Any idea how i can fix this?
With this install (non-AUX), the factory radio is bypassed so there is no sound from it. I did not have parking sensors, but from what I've gathered from other commenters the parking beeps come from the amp, which is also bypassed. There was some discussion about wiring an extra speaker to the amplifier output, but I don't know if anyone tried that yet.
Hi, I just installed a Teyes Android head unit on my XC90 which is more or less identical to yours. I had the same problems with the speaker wiring. In addition to the left front speaker, the rear left speaker also didn't work for me. The assignment of the speakers (FR was RL etc) was also messed up. I probably wouldn't have managed to install the head unit without your video. One question: Does your parking sensor (rear) still work? Unfortunately mine doesn't anymore and I don't know if it's another problem with the wiring.
I'm glad you were able to fix the wrong wiring!
For the parking sensor, the output is tied to the amplifier, so bypassing it means the sound from the parking sensors has no speaker to go to. This car didn't have the parking sensor option, but another viewer thought of adding an extra speaker and wiring it to the amplifier. You could probably tuck it under the center console or leave it under the seat (and as a bonus it might be a fallback if you need to use the factory radio in a pinch).
hello I did everything according to vodeo, only I left the fiber optic cable in the old radio, because there was no other way to connect it. Parktronics do not work. What did I do wrong? And it played better before that. Thank you.
I did not have parktronic, but based on what others have experienced the output of the parktronic is through the amplifier, which is bypassed with this method. Regarding the sound, my understanding is that if you have a subwoofer, it will not get any signal with this install (my car was also not equipped with a subwoofer because it has the 3rd row AC control option).
Hi man. Nice work. I have xc90 as well just will work on suspension first and will change air bag clock spring since it’s giving message about anti skid system. So I really don’t understand what you did with that cord plug on passenger side. You removed two cords from it and reconnected. Can u explain it please. Thanks
The connection at the amplifier in the passenger footwell is from the amplifier to the speakers. The new harness connects the new head unit directly to the speakers, but keeps a couple connections from the original system going to the amplifier there (possibly to prevent errors or keep other functions working). This is only needed for the non-AUX cars, so if you have an AUX port on your vehicle, the harness you will use is different.
@@frenchineer so I need figure it out if I have aux or not didn’t check that car yet
The install should be easier in a car with AUX. If you don't have AUX in it, you would need to find a place to purchase the harness for it. Do you know what year the car is? I think 2007 and up have AUX.
@@frenchineermy car 2009 fwd
In that case you very likely have AUX, and the connections for the install should all be behind the factory unit. You won't need to run anything to the amplifier, so the install is easier!
I wish there was something like this but for the S60/V70 P2 also
There may be some options available depending on the model year. I would search for your model+year and "android head unit" and look for forum posts and reviews.
Hubby found your video very informative. I do have a question for you. We own a 2011 cx90 volvo. The screen cooked last summer here in Australia. Screen is now jibberish. Just recently the navman has started directing us and won't permanently turn off. Do you have ant suggestions please? Hubby has been researching madly. He gets it off....when car starts up next....off he goes again. Thanks heaps for any ideas you might have.
I think you could look at the navigation unit and remove the fuse for that. It does also seem to be a fuse shared by the optional sirius radio and rear seat entertainment, so if those are features you have and use, maybe you can unplug the navigation unit instead.
The navigation unit is under the left front seat, and you could try to unplug it there to prevent it from running.
I hope this helps!
Awesome video. I'm in the process of getting an XC90 from this generation right now and this was the first thing. Curious... does the stock backup camera work or will I have to install a new one? Also what about the speaker that is in the old screen housing?
Thank you! Since my car did not have a backup camera, I am not sure if there's a way to integrate it into the aftermarket unit. The center speaker is removed since the panel it mounts to is replaced by the new unit.
Do they make a honest for the 2006 xc90 with the regular radio I don't have a screen that comes out the dash like the one you showing???????????
I've seen some people use a standard double DIN unit in place of the original radio, but I don't know what kind of connections need to be made for that.
Hello I have a 2009 volvo xc90 I’m going with carpuride system is there anyway to do a navigation screen delete in the screen that pops up when you start the car? Thank you
You might be able to remove the navigation screen and get a trim piece from a car that didn't have the screen.
Do the nav-controlls behind the steering wheel interact with the new head unit or are they now useless?
They do not, those are only connected to the navigation control unit.
Hi @frenchineer, just bought a 2004 2.5T XC90. I’m looking for a head unit but have no idea how to check if the standard radio has aux. I do have parkingsensors in the rear. Any advice on how to check (aux or no-aux)?
I don't think the 2004 has AUX, I think it came standard after 2006.
Regarding the parking sensors, the install without AUX bypasses the factory amplifier so the parking beeps can no longer be heard.
@frenchineer, How good are these units? My biggest concern is actual processing speeds and software security. Last thing i need is my phone to get hacked because of using some open source software. Im looking to upgrade my 1st gen XC90 and unfortunately these are the only units out there that fit on the middle console speaker as opposed to a double din replacement. also how does it interact with the OEM radio? does it work in tandem or does this unit act like an AUX audio source?
In terms of processing speed, I haven't noticed any issues. As far as security, my unit isn't connected to any network, and for Android Auto the radio is only used for the display and audio/microphone.
I had no issues with the quality of the unit. For sound quality, that may depend what year your car is. Mine is an 06 and did not have an AUX input, so the harness I have bypasses the amplifier (the factory radio no longer works and the speakers are driven by the new unit). On later cars with the AUX input, my understanding is it that it ties in to the AUX system and uses the factory amplifier.
verry good video but i have a problem ... my car stereo doesent have the 4 pin wires with the 2 fiber optic... and my harness is uselesss, cant seem to find an apropriate one can you give me a hint :)
If you don't have AUX, the required harness is probably different from what's included. When I ordered mine it was an option but now it has to be purchased separately. Another viewer was able to find it on aliexpress, and he links to the one he used in his video here: th-cam.com/video/eQQt47_zJKk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=S3Eu5txkS3DSLRyg
@@frenchineer mine has aux, and usb port but the car stereo îs wired diffrent from yours
@@x3me09 The non AUX radios are different. You should only need to match up the connectors to the new harness for your install.
My 2010 Volvo XC90 uses the other power harness (with the gray plug) but the control unit has optical sensors, which are on the power harness that you use in the video. In conjunction, the optical sensors on the power harness of this video don't work with the optical sensors of my control unit so I can't use that one anyway. I can use the gray plug power harness to get power to the Seicane head unit but no sound comes out. I think this is because the Seicane isn't talking to the control unit (via optical sensors). Any thoughts?
For context: Seicane messed up and sent me an H6N-JH instead of the one shown in this video.
Great work and thanks in advance!
Checking the website and the harness I didn't use, did you connect AUX L IN to Cable Audio Out L and AUX R IN to Audio Out R? (the IN plugs are on the gray harness and the OUT plugs on the radio harness with 6 female RCA connectors) That should connect the radio's output to the audio inputs on the gray harness.
I hope this works!
@frenchineer Thank you for the quick reply! That didn’t work. :( I also don’t have steering wheel controls.
I’ll see what they can do but so far Seicane customer service is kinda impressively awful.
Thanks again!
That's a bummer... I wonder if the CANbus decoder box isn't working properly, since mine interprets the steering wheel controls etc. I'm not sure if it would explain no sound though. I hope you will be able to find a solution!
Hello. I saw your video and succeeded in installing Android All-in-One. Thank you. But I have a problem. I installed Android All-in-One. But I can't hear the sensor warning when I reverse. And the (steering) wheel remote control that adjusts the volume doesn't work. What is the problem? Is canbus the problem? Please advise me. Thank you very much.
I'm not sure what the issue is for the steering wheel controls, mine worked with no adjustments to the settings.
For the parking beeps, bypassing the amplifier means no sound from the amp can get to the speakers, including the parking sensor system. I didn't have parking sensors on this car, but another viewer found a solution. He made a video about it here: th-cam.com/video/k8ltjayv4po/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dTGCQgx9NXBBL9xT
Thank you, I will be able to solve the problem.
What about radio antena? Need plug on unit or work from original system? I don't get it on my package, just gps ant 4g sim card antena.
You would need to use an aftermarket antenna. The factory radio uses an antenna connected to another part of the system. There are aftermarket options that attach inside the windshield.
Hi, I am curious as to why you use a USB connection to the unit with your phone rather than Bluetooth?
For Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, this unit requires a wired connection. It is possible that current versions of this unit include wireless AA/CarPlay by default.
i see the red and white rca you have already plugged in to each other... but which one did you plug it into and what was it for?
The RCA connections are: Cable Aux L IN to Cable Audio Out L and Cable Aux R IN to Cable Audio Out R. This connected the output from the head unit to the harness that goes to the speakers in the amplifier area. Without these connections, no sound from the new unit would come out of the speakers!
Colleague, I also bought myself an XC90 V8 "Ocean Race", manufactured in 2006. Please tell me where I can buy such a device? Thank you in advance!
The Ocean Race paint is very nice!
The unit I installed is this one (also in the video description):
www.seicane.com/2005-2014-volvo-cx90-hd-touchscreen-radio-gps-navegador-o-bluetooth-mp4-mp5-music-player-wifi-direc-o-wheeel-controle-suporte-dvr-obd2-h6042?acc=caf1a3dfb505ffed0d024130f58c5cfa
And for the non-AUX cars, the harness you will need is this one (tested by another viewer):
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why on earth doesnt the bracket sit lower down the dash closer to the vents?
Great video
Great video! I recently purchased a 2011 xc90 and was stunned that I would connect to my phone via blutooth for calls but not for music. This is going to be my next project so that I'll have updated GPS and blutooth. Did your unit come with the USB cables you used to connect your phone, or did you supply those yourself?
Thanks! The unit only comes with the 2 USB female port cables, so you'll need your own cable to plug your phone in. I used an Anker cable that was long enough to run to the center console. If you use an iPhone, you'll probably need an autokit dongle to get carplay.
can you easily hook up aftermarket subwoofers to this radio
I don't have experience with aftermarket subwoofers, but it may be possible to use the RCA outputs from the head unit to send signal to the amp/sub. You can see the audio inputs and outputs on the product page to see if what you need is there.
Hello
I have just bought my xc90 2007 as my first ever car:)
I was wondering if the original navigation arrows, enter and back buttons behind the steering wheel can interact with this screen?
If the answer is inside the video then please forgive me for only skimming through:)
No worries! Unfortunately those buttons only communicate with the GPS system under the seat as far as I can tell.
@@frenchineer oh that is quite a shame, I feel like they'd be handy.
I've found a head unit that replaces the radio as currently it is unusable in my country, we don't have FM radio.
I'll try to swap that which also seems to be a simpler job
How is the system working a year later? Do you still have the vehicle? Thank you for sharing. Demetri Toms River NJ
It's still working well! It has been switched from using Head Unit reloaded to a Carkit dongle so that both Android Auto and Apple Carplay work.
I still have this car, though I am selling it to make room for other projects.
Excellent thank you for responding
Nice install bro I’m curious will this install work on a 2007-2008 s80
Thanks! It looks like there are some options from other manufacturers for the s80 in those years. I'm not sure how similar the install would be but comparing your wiring harnesses and what is shown in the listing pictures could help!
I have a 13 with the USB Aux/Power in the glove box. Can I just use that to power this and provide data? I know that it does accept audio because when I select AUX it plays whatever is connected to it.
For this unit, you can't power it via USB, it requires all of the connections to be made behind the factory radio.
However, if you want a simpler install, you can look into universal Android Auto/Apple CarPlay screens! They only need to be connected to AUX and 12V, you can choose where you want to mount it, and move it to any other car as needed.
@@frenchineer thanks I’m probably going to go universal. Plastic on my car is just too brittle to rip stuff out. Been there done that .
Hello I am considering buying an xc90. Could you delete the OEM unit without too much trouble. I see it as being quite large and obsolete. Maybe with a blanking panel or something, you could use that old space for USB ports or something else.
Unfortunately the OEM unit is interconnected with other systems in the car, so it does need to stay in place. When I turned on the ignition with the factory unit disconnected, it set off an airbag light on the dash that I had to reset.
@@frenchineer hmm.. was there room in the dash where you could hide it - still connected? The space could be used for USB ports, 12v outlets, switches etc - as I would purchase an xc90 for overlanding and camping. I have a background in Japanese cars, pre-00s, so moving to later model European will have a learning curve. Cheers!
I think that would be tough since the HVAC and original radio are all in one housing. I guess it could be done but it seems like a pretty significant undertaking - though if you can go check one out in a junkyard you could probably get a better idea by pulling out the original radio and checking the available space.
Since you're looking for something for overlanding, are you also considering vehicles with 4x4?
Where can i find the optical connector like the one you showed in your video
If you are talking about the harness I used, it was an option for cars without AUX at the time that I ordered. It may be available from other sellers.
Great video!
I wants to do this also in my car a volvo C70 2.4 D5 from 2007.
Any tips or maybe converter cables i need?
Thanks ❣️
Thanks! If you get a similar radio, you should get everything you need to get the radio working in the box.
I think the only thing you would need beyond that is a usb extension cable or usb to usb-c cable like I used. I'd recommend some plastic trim tools too!
@@frenchineer Hi there, thanks for the response, i asked the seller what cables they did in the box and he said that he didnt got tha cable for the ampliefer, so do you maybe know where to buy it? or maybe can make me one?
The plastic trims do i already have because i did change blinkers of an another car (opel Astra H Twintop) and the usb/c cable yeah that is a good point, i go buy me one from a 5 meter soon.
I received two cables for my radio, one with an amplifier connection (which worked with my radio) and a different one that did not connect. There are some XC90s with a different amplifier (built in to the original radio) where the other cable I showed is required instead.
Since you have a C70, I am not sure what differences there are in the sound system, so it is possible there is only one harness option that works for your car.
From the seicane cable where did you connect red/white audio cable?
It should be AUX L IN to Audio OUT L, and AUX R IN to AUDIO OUT R. The info is on the product page further down where they show all the connections that come off the unit.
Very nice video and how to i was looking for something like this for a long time. I have bought a unit for areoun 400£ with all the bells and whistles i have tried to install it but I didn't have any audio and i have been told that i need to have the aux on the original unit for it to work.... Do you have the aux for your volvo??
My car did not have the AUX input, but at the time I purchased it there was an option for non-aux cars. You would likely need to find the correct harness from another source.
@@frenchineer i have bought a different harness with the optical but with all the different things that volvo come with its hard to find a proper harness to work, i was also looking to bypass the amp and instal a aftermarket amp with the unit as a totally different audio in the car
Yes that's true! I think if you want to use an aftermarket amplifier you could connect to the speaker wires that come out of the amp (where my harness connected). Just keep in mind that if you have parking sensors you may want to add an extra speaker to connect to the factory amplifier so you can still hear the beeps.
The harness just arrived from mother china and its the same time as your one i have noticed in your video that you have connected the aux in that come from the amp to the back of the unit did you had to change any setting on the original unit to have audio to the speakers?
With the RCA connections made, I didn't have to change anything in the original unit.
Do you know if the factory camera would work with the new head unit, or if you'd have to install a new reversing camera to be compatible?
I'm not sure because my car did not have a backup camera (or parking sensors for that matter). There may be some aftermarket units that integrate the original camera. In my case I added a new one.
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Wow! Fantastic! Congratulations! Hello. I would like something like this for my Xc90 car! Do you think you could help me? Do you live in the UK?
Thank you! I'm located in the US, and with many other projects lined up I unfortunately won't be able to help out. I'll be glad to answer questions as best I can about the install though!
Thanks for the Video. I just followed your video to install the head unit, the only issue that I get is that the level of sound on the front driver side speaker is not equal to the passenger side speaker. The driver side is much lower. Please advise how to adjust.
I think checking the harness connections by the amplifier is worth a try. I also found that it was hard to verify levels with the doors and windows open in my garage.
Cables at the amp seem fine. I think the issue is at the back of the original unit where the fiver cables connect see attached pictures via gdrive
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-3E52yqlIgICdfo_RMKvYGiS3Cvejuaq
As far as I can tell, the connections look good. I think the fiber optic connectors to the new unit aren't used for audio, so I'm not sure what the issue could be...
Will this only work with XC 90 that’s equipped with the pop out screen?
It should work with all XC90s of this generation! Those without the popup screen have a speaker grille there.
please tell me the name of the power cable that connects the amplifier under the seat! do you have his photo or marking? very necessary. the seller sent me another cable, it does not fit.
Hi, unfortunately I don't have the name of the cable, since it was included with my radio. The best image of it is probably what's in the beginning of the video: the long cable with the green connectors.
When I ordered my radio I had to specify that I had the fiber optic option and no AUX port. The other harness included does not have the optical piggyback connectors.
Hello, I have a question. Can the car key be changed in this radio? Because after changing the radio, the key no longer works.
That strange, I'm not sure why the key wouldn't work anymore. Does it not turn in the ignition or is it another issue?
@@frenchineer Steering wheel audio control only not working
@@nas577 I'm not sure what the issue could be. Mine worked without any changes to the settings.
Thank you very much for the tutorial! I hope u still answer this question but what about the original radio? Does ist still work? Oder is it just silent? What about the volume? Is it loud enough?
The original radio is just silent now since we bypass the amplifier. I find it loud enough! I didn't check the maximum volume before though so I can't compare them.
where can I buy this cable, do the steering wheel buttons also work?
I got mine with the radio (it was an option at the time) but there's a chance you may find the right cable somewhere like aliexpress.
The steering wheel buttons work for me! Something to keep in mind on installs that bypass the amplifier like this one: the subwoofer may not receive signal (mine was not equipped with one), and parking sensor beeps will not be heard (I did not have parking sensors as an option).
I do have Volvo Xc70 year 2007 with factory installed Navigation Systems. Can😢 you help me what I need to BUY and where to get it
I am from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
It looks like for the 2007 XC70 there are dash kits and harnesses that would allow you to install a double DIN head unit (Metra is a reputable brand for the kits). You would have to choose a head unit with android auto/carplay capabilities.
There may be some info here: www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=94578
Nice video! Did u buy the head unit to support original car optical fiber or not? How do i know if i have optical fiber? Does this head unit work on xc90 without aux option?
Thanks!
At the time I bought the unit, the options were different, and they sold a version that was compatible with the non-AUX version (I don't remember a fiber option when I ordered). Unfortunately, they no longer sell the option for cars without AUX. I have heard that there are harnesses sold elsewhere that match the one I used. Other brands/vendors may sell a kit with the head unit/harness for non-AUX cars.
@@frenchineer thank u so mutch!
Did the subwoofer play on the aftermarket radio? Had the same problem with the front left speaker, but the subwoofer wont play
My car has the 3rd row AC controls which means no subwoofer (since it's a 2006, it was either the sub or the ac). I'm not sure how the subwoofer was tied in to the audio system unfortunately.
@@frenchineer thanks!
Do original radio need to have AUX option? Mine doesnt have. Also some cars have optic fiber and other dont does this radio fits all? Thanks
I did not have AUX option, but the place I bought it no longer sells the kit compatible with no AUX. You might need to find the harness elsewhere or find another vendor.
@@frenchineer thanks
Question, I purchase the newer model, but this did not include the cable that goes into the amplifier, what the name or info on how to purchase of that kid that came with your unit?
Hi, unfortunately it looks like Seicane no longer has the kit option for cars with no AUX jack (which is what I have). I am not sure if they have any left, or if another supplier has stock. I didn't have to order it separately since the option was still available when I ordered it.
Thank you, I believe his what I found -
Car 16pin Audio Wiring Harness With Canbus Box For Volvo XC90 09-13 Aftermarket Stereo Installation Wire Adapter #HQ7100
That looks like the harness I had! It looks like all the same connectors are there. I don't know for sure what the compatibility will be like with the CANbus decoder, but it's worth a try!
28:22 i tried this and now play driver speaker but back speaker doesn't work
Did it work before you adjusted the wiring?
@frenchineer yes they worked before, as soon as I connected the 2 cables the driver side started to play but the right rear one stopped, I guess the cables are missing I'll try to fix it
It's possible the wiring arrangement is different from my connector. Maybe you can pan/fade the audio signal to make sure each corner is wired to the right place, or see if you can find the pinout for the factory side.
@@frenchineer thank you for the advice I'll try
Thanks for instruction, did you get steering wheel other buttons to work? or only volume controls is working? Factory radio is working?
For me in Android Auto, only the volume buttons work. The factory radio in my installation no longer works (or rather, it is no longer connected to the speakers). I believe that in cars with an AUX input, the factory radio continues to work, but I can't confirm that.
Hi, How do you manage to pair the steering wheel volume remote to the android player? Mine one isn't pairing
For me it worked automatically, I did not have to change any settings. I believe it is handled by the canbus decoder.
Thank you very much for your reply
Just want to know, is your radio CD player working after installation it seems just an Android player working, but cd radio sound doses work
Any suggestions would be appreciated
Thank you in advance
No, in this install the factory radio is bypassed and the new unit powers the speakers directly. I think only cars with AUX can retain use of the original radio.
Hi, I have a question about where you can get the long cable that you ran from the amplifier to the radio.
I got that cable with my radio kit, I'm not sure it's available separately.
Congrats and thanks for your video. What Chinese brand of android screens di you recommend the most? Thanks
They all seem fairly similar, and I don't have experience with many of them.
I recommend checking to see if they have any documentation that would help you with your install, and maybe forums to see what other users' experiences are like.
How you fix the steering wheel key of navigation is not work on my unit and phone button not work only volume key and >> music changer, any solution?
Unfortunately because the Volvo navigation system is separate, the navigation keys will not communicate with the new radio.
Great video ! I basically have the same XC90, also 2006. I just followed the link in the description to the Seicane web site. On the Seicane web site it says "If the original car comes without AUX, then this unit cannot fit. " The radio unit in my car definitely does not have an AUX port so yours has one ? If so - where is it ? Did you buy the Quad or the 8 Core CPU unit ? I really love my XC90 - I got it new 17 years ago and it has now 275.000 km on the clock
Interesting, my car does not have an AUX input, and at the time I ordered it, there was an option on the Seicane page for non-AUX cars. I'm not sure what changed. I would try reaching out to them in case they have more information.
For the spec, I believe I got the 8 core unit, but if you plan on using Android Auto or Apple CarPlay that shouldn't matter much since your phone will do the processing.
Believe it or not, this XC90 has 354000 km! (with around 265000 km on the engine) I only put a few thousand km on it myself, but I did a lot of work to get it back into decent condition. Unlike yours it has had a few owners though haha
@@frenchineer Thx for the quick reply. I will contact them tomorrow - let's see if the will respond. Looks like their customer service has a bad reputation.
I hope you get the info you need! Otherwise there may be another company out there. I know there's a different (more widescreen) form factor that has been made for the XC90, so maybe they still have compatibility for the non-aux models.
@@phyrros1 Did you ever get a reply about the non-aux cars? Thanks
@@RealList10 Sorry ..just saw your comment. No, unfortunately I have not. I contacted another supplier and they asked me to take a picture of the entertainment module from the back, just to be sure. I will do this when it gets warmer here in Germany.