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How do I get an MP3 System in a Volvo S80?



 
 
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Old September 8th 03, 04:09 PM posted to uk.rec.audio.car
Big Tony
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Default How do I get an MP3 System in a Volvo S80?

I have a Volvo S80 with a Volvo HU-401 radio cassette. The unit appears to
be double din. I would like to install a MP3 CD player but I am having
difficulty in finding a solution. I can see 3 options but all have potential
problems.

1. Fit a single din MP3 CD player and get a fascia panel to cover the gap.
Pros: does exactly what I want and is cheap. Cons: No-one seems to
manufacture a fascia adaptor for a S80.
2. Fit a double din MP3 CD player. Pros: does what I want. Cons: DD units
seem to be exepnsive and rare plus I am not 100% confident it will fit.
3. Fit a MP3 CD changer in the boot and link to the existing radio. Pros:
keeps the existing head unit. Cons: not sure if anyone does an interface for
the S80 and there would be some loss of fuctionality when the unit is being
operated by the standard fit radio.

If possible I would rather do option 1. So if anyone knows where I can get a
fascia adaptor that will probably solve it. Otherwise if anyone has any
bright ideas I would be grateful.


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Old September 9th 03, 11:40 PM posted to uk.rec.audio.car
Big Tony
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Default How do I get an MP3 System in a Volvo S80?

Thanks. I did speak to my local dealer HR Owen in South London and was told
by their parts department that they did not make such a part. I'll try
another dealer though just to be certain.

Tony



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iirc Volvo make a facia panel so try and speak to a dealer.


On 8/9/03 5:09 pm, in article ,
"Big Tony" wrote:

I have a Volvo S80 with a Volvo HU-401 radio cassette. The unit appears

to
be double din. I would like to install a MP3 CD player but I am having
difficulty in finding a solution. I can see 3 options but all have

potential
problems.

1. Fit a single din MP3 CD player and get a fascia panel to cover the

gap.
Pros: does exactly what I want and is cheap. Cons: No-one seems to
manufacture a fascia adaptor for a S80.
2. Fit a double din MP3 CD player. Pros: does what I want. Cons: DD

units
seem to be exepnsive and rare plus I am not 100% confident it will fit.
3. Fit a MP3 CD changer in the boot and link to the existing radio.

Pros:
keeps the existing head unit. Cons: not sure if anyone does an interface

for
the S80 and there would be some loss of fuctionality when the unit is

being
operated by the standard fit radio.

If possible I would rather do option 1. So if anyone knows where I can

get a
fascia adaptor that will probably solve it. Otherwise if anyone has any
bright ideas I would be grateful.




 




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