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Aftermarket Head Unit V70-XC70 2006

posted by  LilHelpHere on  Mon Feb 5 12:28 CST 2018
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My recent V70 acquisition came with a Pioneer DEH-X6600BT which the previous owner had installed saying the Volvo unit has died. I pretty much hated the Pioneer from day one and went on a quest for a replacement. What I got was a Sony XAV-AX100 (open box from Best Buy) and an Auto Vox Cam 6 backup camera [Sony $350, AutoVox $20] Notes: The previous head unit was a single DIN with a lower storage shelf in a double DIN opening. The Sony fit in the dash kit, but needed an additional bezel trim to look right. I had to modify (fabricate) a bezel cutting and gluing a Scosche for a Honda and a Metra 'universal' trim ring. I don't know how a new Scosche dash kit would had worked because the Sony has a space around its edge, and may have needed trim ring anyway. The harness from previous had to be rewired. The input for the camera had to be run from back to front, but there are Volvo directions for that -install 10 CD changer instruction #30730086 And many general instructions on YouTube. Also see removing tailgate trim and rear interior trim (dome light) Power for camera connected with fuse tap in cargo area. All working well, just need a new phone (mine is old OS) to run Android Auto.
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    posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

    Sounds like you did a 'winner' project! It must be much better than the old HU unit that came with the car. Too bad you didn't upload a pic of the install, I am curious as to what it looks like in a Volvo console.
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      posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

      Thanks! Did you think I wouldn't show it? :)
      https://vimeo.com/254538325
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        posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

        Android Auto is great.
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