View Full Version : Hard Wire to Volvo Stock Stereo???
jegonzales
12-03-2003, 05:32 PM
Has anyone had any luck with a solution for Volvo Stock stereo"s
I would like to find a way to hardwire it....
I have a 98 Volvo V70......
Any suggestions........
Thanks
There seem to be some that work at this site:
http://www.blitzsafe.com/blitz_catalog/blitz_catalog.html
Call or post on their boards, they seem pretty nice. I can't be of much help other than that because I have an 04 s40.
/Waiting patiently for an aux adapter solution.
Good luck.
jpel85
12-11-2003, 11:20 PM
get an adapter to go from the cd changer input in the back of the stock head unit(it should have one(christ i had a 94 saab 9000 and it had one... haha)) to an rca line in(red and white plugs like you see in the back of your tv, ps2, or dvd player) then an rca to 1/8th stereo jack(headphone jack)
Originally posted by jpel85
get an adapter to go from the cd changer input in the back of the stock head unit(it should have one(christ i had a 94 saab 9000 and it had one... haha)) to an rca line in(red and white plugs like you see in the back of your tv, ps2, or dvd player) then an rca to 1/8th stereo jack(headphone jack)
Sadly, it is not that simple. The blitzsafe adapters are specifically made for the particular radio. I am sure that there is no simple alternative for my Volvo's radio; I have researched it extensively
guyman1966
12-13-2003, 10:42 AM
The only way to do the Volvo is to use an FM Modulator direcltly into the Antenna.
pmbowers
12-25-2003, 10:41 PM
Well, that would NOT be my experience. I have a 96 855r and a 98 S70, both of which are running little Blitzsafe converter boxes very happily on the factory units. They just plug into the back of the HU, attach 12v and you are good to go.
Throw away your CD changers and plug in the iPods. Nothing like it. I use the Belkin plug-in cigar lighter converter, plugged into a hardwired accessory socket I installed under the center console. Tape it up so it cannot unplug itself. The Belkin has a little amplifier that really helps the sound. Then I run the white cable with the dock connector up through the center console via the little white light bezel. I use a ProclipUSA center console mount. Very clean installation, and easy to put the 'pod in the console compartment where it's safe from prying eyes.
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I'm just curious- why would somebody make a broad statement like "the only way to do" when it is clear they have no experience?