This is great I just bought an 05' V8 version yesterday and this is the perfect project. Thanks!

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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)

Mate best instruction video on this I’ve seen

Great installation video - thanks from Vancouver BC

Such a great install video. Very impressed.

Great to know about resetting airbag after installation of radio!

Thanks very much for sharing this video, it’s given me the confidence to try this install myself. Thanks 🇬🇧

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I hope it goes well!

My dude...good job!! I just recently installed a T'EYES. CC3 Gen2 GPS/Android auto unit in our 2008 XC90 V8.

@frenchineer

3 ай бұрын

Nice!

what a great video. thanks for sharing all this!

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!

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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!

@fcuadra125

Жыл бұрын

@@frenchineer do you Know how to connect the steering wheel to that radio? thank you

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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)

@slimanekadi8373

2 ай бұрын

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

Just the video I was looking for!

@TheEnergyball

8 ай бұрын

However, did you come across a model that still allowed the unit to hide beneath the dash?

@frenchineer

8 ай бұрын

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.

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!!

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@carlonbell5812

Жыл бұрын

Bdsbdd d r n

woah! thx for sharing, interesting video

Great video amigo. You saved me a lot of trouble :-D

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad it helped!

@user-no7wf7fp5k

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

This was amazing thanks

excellent video

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video

LOVE IT

Hi mate Thanks for the great video Does the rear seat entertainment work after the install of this screen?

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!?

@frenchineer

11 ай бұрын

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.

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

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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!

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.

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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!

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?

@frenchineer

6 ай бұрын

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.

Great job! Wanna some tip? Next time sit in passenger seat. You get much more space for work and can get closer if need.

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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.

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.

@frenchineer

9 ай бұрын

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!

Excellent instructions. Thank you. I'm looking for a dual camera head unit with built in DVR. Do you know of any such beast??

@frenchineer

11 ай бұрын

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.

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.

@frenchineer

9 ай бұрын

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).

Hi, I have a question about where you can get the long cable that you ran from the amplifier to the radio.

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

I got that cable with my radio kit, I'm not sure it's available separately.

Did the center top dashboard subwoofer plug harness connector get plugged into the Seicane headunit or did you just leave it unplugged?

@frenchineer

3 ай бұрын

It stays unplugged in this setup, it's one of the tradeoffs of this arrangement.

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?

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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.

Thanks for instruction, did you get steering wheel other buttons to work? or only volume controls is working? Factory radio is working?

@frenchineer

3 ай бұрын

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 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?

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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.

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!

@frenchineer

10 ай бұрын

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!

@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?

@frenchineer

5 ай бұрын

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.

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!

@frenchineer

9 ай бұрын

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.

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?

@frenchineer

3 ай бұрын

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.

Did you order from China or Czech? How long did it take to arrive? Great video!! Thanks for all the great detail.

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

I ordered this one from China. Since it was around Chinese New Year (2022) there were some shipping delays, and they had to get the unit from another one of their warehouses in Asia. Once it shipped it was pretty quick though! Your experience may be different, and you can contact them to ask about stock and where you should order from (if you go through Seicane directly).

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?

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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!

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)

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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.

@yannicg

Жыл бұрын

@@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)

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

That makes sense. It sounds like you did a lot of work on your Alfa!

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👍

@frenchineer

6 ай бұрын

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.

Fantastic video and great job! I want to update my xc70 -09. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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, 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..

@frenchineer

9 ай бұрын

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.

I need the same Harnisor

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

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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, one additional question: since the amp under the seat has to be bypassed, does the head unit still has enough power ?

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

I've found that it has enough power, but I didn't compare the maximum levels.

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

@frenchineer

Ай бұрын

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.

hi there, the video is great, although you did not show how you conected the usb extention cable to the unit, do you have any photos or a video of the usb cable to the head unit please.

@frenchineer

8 ай бұрын

The harnesses included with the head unit include 2 usb ports. Their plugs are shaped so that they can only fit into the correct ports on the unit.

@CliffordGraham

2 ай бұрын

And you plug a dongle into one of those USB ports ?

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👍

@frenchineer

6 ай бұрын

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!

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?

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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.

@alper-vy2sl

Жыл бұрын

Can you check on settings Android what type of can bus system uses. Thanks

@Constantinus213421

10 ай бұрын

@@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.

@frenchineer

9 ай бұрын

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

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.

@frenchineer

8 ай бұрын

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.

@g0fvt

8 ай бұрын

@@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.

@frenchineer

8 ай бұрын

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!

@g0fvt

8 ай бұрын

@@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.

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.

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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.

Frenchineer, thank you for posting this video. Great job! I have a XC90 I plan to upgrade. Since the radio and amplifier were not used, this upgrade should work even if the radio had stopped working. Instead of replacing with an OEM, I feel upgrade should be a better solution. What do you think?

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I think since this system bypasses the amplifier, it should work even if your factory radio doesn't work as long as the speakers are good! Make sure you get the right options for your radio, in my case my car is a 2006 that did not have an AUX jack. I am not sure if there are differences for installs in cars that had the aux jack from the factory.

@user-el7rc6ni2c

Жыл бұрын

@@frenchineer thank you for your reply. That's what I was thinking too. I have a 2005 T6 no AUX jack. What I like with your upgrade was that you did not have to cut any wires. :)

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

Yes, no wires to cut is a nice feature! Since you don't have an AUX jack, you'll have to make sure you can get the right harness. The company I bought mine from used to have an option for cars without AUX, but no longer does unfortunately...

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

Жыл бұрын

That seems like a good solution to retain the parking sensor sounds! Glad to hear the install went well.

@VZR1800Raider

Жыл бұрын

@@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?

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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).

@user-dn6lt6jx2n

Жыл бұрын

Sorry，is the problem of no sound from the parking sensor solve?

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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.

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)?

@frenchineer

8 күн бұрын

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.

Nice install bro I’m curious will this install work on a 2007-2008 s80

@frenchineer

11 ай бұрын

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!

Not sure if you still get the notifications but with it bypassing the amp, if you disconnect the amp will it still work? Mine was flooded and dead. Good Video.

@frenchineer

9 ай бұрын

If the amp is disconnected, the speakers will be driven by the new unit! It's possible there are other systems that tie in to the amplifier but I'm not sure what they would be. It's also important to note that the amplifier is only bypassed in XC90s that do not have the AUX input.

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?

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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.

@peteroshea6167

Жыл бұрын

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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

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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

@phyrros1

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

@@phyrros1 Did you ever get a reply about the non-aux cars? Thanks

@phyrros1

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

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?

@frenchineer

8 ай бұрын

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.

@samuelevensen2048

8 ай бұрын

@@frenchineer thank u so mutch!

Can we get a continuation video talking about the how to get apps you got that most benefit

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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.

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!

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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!

@joebillick

Жыл бұрын

@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!

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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!

Where can i find the optical connector like the one you showed in your video

@frenchineer

3 ай бұрын

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.

Can the rear screens be used so they display what's on the front screen?

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

As it's installed, no, but you could run an RCA video cable from the video output of the new radio to the video input for the rear entertainment! You could probably run the cable through the center console and have it come out near the inputs so it's not in the way.

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.

@frenchineer

4 ай бұрын

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.

@lilduke4

4 ай бұрын

@@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.

@frenchineer

4 ай бұрын

Nice! It's surprising how many systems tie in to the factory radio.

@lilduke4

4 ай бұрын

@@frenchineer Agreed, I had no idea it was a mini computer within the radio, but it makes sense with today's touchscreen technology.

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 ❣️

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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!

@Pilariepa

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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.

Доброго времени! Какие провода переставляете в разъёме усилителя, за что они отвечают?

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

Hi! I hope I can answer your question correctly (I used google translate to read it!). The wires I rearranged in the connector were the front left speaker wires (white wire is positive and white with black stripe is negative). The wires they originally lined up with on the car harness were red and black, which are usually power wires, so I tried moving them over, which worked!

where can I buy this cable, do the steering wheel buttons also work?

@frenchineer

7 ай бұрын

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).

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.

@frenchineer

Ай бұрын

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, What is the carplay model you are using in the vehicle?

@frenchineer

9 ай бұрын

For Apple Carplay you would need to use a carkit usb adapter. For Android Auto you can use either carkit or an app like head unit reloaded.

Hi, great video.... BTW.. Does the park assist beep still work?

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! My car doesn't have park assist, but it's possible it is a separate system that would still work.

@FlyHalizor

Жыл бұрын

One more thing, that canbus red n white wire connect to which cable? Tq

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure which wires you mean, the CANBus decoder connects to the new harness.

Congrats and thanks for your video. What Chinese brand of android screens di you recommend the most? Thanks

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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.

Does your radio need to work for this to install properly? I just bought a 2004 XC90 and can't figure out if the radio in it works or not

@frenchineer

3 ай бұрын

The in the non-AUX cars, the new head unit connects directly to the speakers and bypasses the amp, so the original radio does not need to work. You may need to find the correct harness separately, the seller I bought this from no longer offers the non-AUX harness option.

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.

@frenchineer

8 ай бұрын

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).

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?

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately because the Volvo navigation system is separate, the navigation keys will not communicate with the new radio.

From your installation it looks like your are bypassing the factory amplifier and using the android's instead. Doesn't that affect the quality of sound?

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it does bypass the factory amplifier. I think it sounds good, but I did not test maximum volume before and after.

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?

@frenchineer

12 күн бұрын

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.

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

@frenchineer

27 күн бұрын

You might be able to remove the navigation screen and get a trim piece from a car that didn't have the screen.

How is the system working a year later? Do you still have the vehicle? Thank you for sharing. Demetri Toms River NJ

@frenchineer

Ай бұрын

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.

@demetri78

Ай бұрын

Excellent thank you for responding

Did the subwoofer play on the aftermarket radio? Had the same problem with the front left speaker, but the subwoofer wont play

@frenchineer

8 ай бұрын

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.

@samuelevensen2048

8 ай бұрын

@@frenchineer thanks!

Hi mate Does the original radio still work after installing the screen?

@frenchineer

7 ай бұрын

Not in this install unfortunately. However, I think it might in cars that were equipped with an AUX input, since the harness is different - though someone with a later model would have to confirm that.

why on earth doesnt the bracket sit lower down the dash closer to the vents?

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

@frenchineer

8 ай бұрын

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.

@mbmaemca

8 ай бұрын

@@frenchineer thanks

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.

@frenchineer

7 ай бұрын

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.

@2steaksandwiches665

7 ай бұрын

@@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 .

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.

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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.

@rjj9930

Жыл бұрын

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

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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...

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??

@frenchineer

6 ай бұрын

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.

@SuperRulleZ

6 ай бұрын

@@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

@frenchineer

6 ай бұрын

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.

@SuperRulleZ

5 ай бұрын

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?

@frenchineer

5 ай бұрын

With the RCA connections made, I didn't have to change anything in the original unit.

Hola, me ha gustado mucho el vídeo,me ha ayudado con algún detalle en la instalación,solo que no me funcionan los mandos del volante, si pudiera ayudarme... gracias,un saludo

@frenchineer

11 ай бұрын

Hi, unfortunately I'm not sure why the steering wheel controls only work on some installs. There may be different settings to try in the factory settings menu.

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?

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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.

@ajavier15

Жыл бұрын

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

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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!

What was the unit you installed? Sorry, couldn’t hear it in the audio. Thanks.

@green122s

Жыл бұрын

Found it! Thanks again.

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

I realize I only mentioned the brand name, but for anyone else looking I put the link to the radio I used in the description!

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?

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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!

can you easily hook up aftermarket subwoofers to this radio

@frenchineer

8 ай бұрын

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 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.

@frenchineer

9 ай бұрын

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.

@J27M

9 ай бұрын

@@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!

@frenchineer

9 ай бұрын

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?

I dont have the optical connecter on my harness .. where can I get that

@frenchineer

Ай бұрын

Are you working on a car without and AUX input like mine in the video?

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.

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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.

@Rpch26

Жыл бұрын

@@frenchineer no. Than You!! Fir this great job. What is the model of the radio?

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

The radio I used is linked in the description, but there are different styles from other companies too!

@Rpch26

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

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.

I wish there was something like this but for the S60/V70 P2 also

@frenchineer

5 ай бұрын

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.

Hi there, excellent ideo. I would not be able to install mine without watching it. I had to remove the pin for left speaker as well. I cannot get the canbus module workoing. The steering wheel buttons do not work. I also lost the parking sensors. Did you manage to setup the steering wheel buttons?

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

In my case the volume buttons worked without any setup, but no luck with next/previous track buttons when I use Android Auto. EDIT: I checked again and the next and previous buttons do work in Android though! I may need to see if there is a setting to pass the commands to Android Auto, but Volume and Track next/prev did work out of the box. Regarding the parking sensors, my car did not have them, but my understanding is that the sound goes through the factory amplifier. Because this radio requires you to bypass that, no sound from that system reaches the speakers after the install unfortunately.

@ivodolezal8052

Жыл бұрын

@@frenchineer Many thanks for quick response, I’ll keep trying

@azingo67

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ivo, i just installed my radio yesterday and i am running into the same problem as you. Steering wheel control and parking sensors do not work. Did you already find a solution? Regards

@ivodolezal8052

Жыл бұрын

@@azingo67 I am thinking of a workaround on the parking sensors - based on which connector I put into the amplifier I can either have the old factory radio making the sound or the new head unit - so I will have the original speakers connected to the head unit and at the same time connect the output from amplifier to a new additional speaker (I will leave the legacy radio switches off and use this speaker for parking sensors only). Not sure, what to do with the canbus module, which is useless - the support on the aliexpress or from the producer is non-existent

@frenchineer

Жыл бұрын

I think the dedicated speaker for the parking system is a great idea! It would probably also allow you to use the factory radio if you had an issue and needed a backup. Regarding the CANbus module and support, that's very unfortunate... It seems like experiences can vary from one supplier to the next.

i Have 2011 xc90. i use apple and my wife uses aneroid. i have sensors and back up camera . which system is best for me to use ?

@frenchineer

8 ай бұрын

Because you have a later model year, any radio you get should connect using the AUX system instead of bypassing the amplifier, so your parking sensors should continue to work. I'm not sure how the backup camera integrates though, so I recommend checking on some Volvo forums to see how others have done installs with factory backup cameras. To use both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, I recommend getting a CarKit/CarlinKit to use with the Autokit app the radio.

Is alright to drive with it or is it in the way when you drive ?

@frenchineer

11 ай бұрын

It's alright to drive with! I'm not very tall and it's not in my way. It's not much taller than the GPS screen that used to be in this car.

Are you able to hook subs up to this?

@frenchineer

11 ай бұрын

I think if you had an RCA splitter where the Audio OUT L/R plugs connect to the AUX L/R IN you could run connections to a subwoofer. I can't test that though.

Will this work for a c30 with the navigation to?

@frenchineer

3 ай бұрын

This is specific to the XC90, but there may be a head unit kit for the C30 available somewhere.

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 🇨🇦

@frenchineer

9 ай бұрын

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