Volvo V50 Cd Player Woes

[jesusbuiltmycar]

The CD changer (in dash) in my Volvo V50 has decided to pack up. I have sourced a replacement from a breakers but I have been told that I would need to get the "MOST" software removed / updated in order for the replacement auto changer to work.

I have also been told that this is something that Volvo dealers are not willing to do as they prefer to fit a brand new replacement at about £1000 which is out of the question...

Does anyone have any experience of replacing the stereo in Volvos?

Any advice greatly appreciated.

[Justin S]

It might well work. I disconnected my cd player out the dash to fit an in line Ipod kit and refitted it. Long story, but I needed to reset the car after refitting due to forgetting to reconnect the air bag switch. Mates computer recognised from the car that I had disconnected the cd player and reset it. You might just need to find someone with Vida , which can interrogate the car and reset any changes. I am not certain on this, but sure that's all you will need.

[jesusbuiltmycar]

Justin S said:

It might well work. I disconnected my cd player out the dash to fit an in line Ipod kit and refitted it. Long story, but I needed to reset the car after refitting due to forgetting to reconnect the air bag switch. Mates computer recognised from the car that I had disconnected the cd player and reset it. You might just need to find someone with Vida , which can interrogate the car and reset any changes. I am not certain on this, but sure that's all you will need.

Out of interest which Ipod kit did you fit. I had a look online and couldn't find one that would be compatible with my stereo (6cd in dash)

[Justin S]

I fitted one of these. It goes in line with the aerial, so you need to set a frequency up, relative to a switch frequency set on the box. Took the centre console out and fitted it in the armrest . Worked fine.
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