Volvo iPod integration

[Burnsy2023]

So my 2001 Volvo V70 needs something other than CD.

In another thread someone suggested the following:

USA Spec PA-11 - I need to investigate more - any advice? Where can I buy it?
IMIV - Not selling atm the mo very annoyingly.
Grom Audio - Doesn't seem to support the HU-603

So, who's done this and do they have any hints or tips?

 

[thepeteh]

I'm looking into this too. The USA Spec device is for sale on ebay here;

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/USA-...b1QQitemZ390067666097QQptZCarQ5fAudioQ5fVideo

If you have nav, you'll also need this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=380138469653&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

I'm wanting to sort mine out in the new year... let me know if you find anything of interest!

 

[Maccapacca]

I don't want a IPOD interface I just need a AUX in from my phone, any suggestions for a S80 2004???

 

[Relentless81]

I've been looking into this too but for a different car

This is compatible with HU-603

http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.php?productid=128&cat=26&page=1

Or you can always broadcast VIA an FM Transmitter if you dont want to fit anything

http://www.parrot.com/uk/products/plug-n-play-car-kits

The PKM5800

 

[mattyfez]

I don't want a IPOD interface I just need a AUX in from my phone, any suggestions for a S80 2004???

I have an IMIV II, which fools the head unit into thinking its a cd changer, and provides a 3.5mm stero input.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=17904496&postcount=34

 

[Burnsy2023]

I've been looking into this too but for a different car

This is compatible with HU-603

http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.php?productid=128&cat=26&page=1

Or you can always broadcast VIA an FM Transmitter if you dont want to fit anything

http://www.parrot.com/uk/products/plug-n-play-car-kits

The PKM5800

Do you know how well it works?

 

[mattyfez]

Or you can always broadcast VIA an FM Transmitter

The issue with fm transmitters is the low fidelity, a wired connection is much more preferable, if there is an option.

 

[Abyss]

I looked into the different options and in the end went for an FM transmitter. The sound quality is not as good which is a pain, but all other options seemed expensive and hard work.

I will however watch this thread with interest as I would really like a permanent integration between the HU-650 and Ipad.

 

[Burnsy2023]

The main reason I want it is for the steering wheel controls and seeing the track name in the HU. The bluetooth hands free also seems to be a useful option.

 

[Relentless81]

Do you know how well it works?

All I know is a lot of the Honda Accord owners on THAOC use them and they say they work fine, the steering controls all work fine, the head unit just thinks its a CD player. I'm thinking of getting one for my car but i'm also considering an FM transmittor as i'm not 100% sure I can be bothered with fitting and the cost as it will be close to £100 for my car

If I do go wired i'll go for the X-carlink though

 

[thepeteh]

I won't use fm transmitters again. for me the audio quality isn't good enough. I want a stealthy installation that lets me use the steering wheel controls too.

 

[Relentless81]

I won't use fm transmitters again. for me the audio quality isn't good enough. I want a stealthy installation that lets me use the steering wheel controls too.

Read the info on the main page

http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/

 

[mattyfez]

I got mine direct from here:
http://www.imiv.ca/cms/

Although as mentioned, you can't get the ipod version as they are in the process of becoming apple certified or whatever. I belive you can still buy the regular rca/auxiliary model for phones/mp3 players

 

[thepeteh]

Read the info on the main page

http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/

I know what the xcarlink gubbins can do, I was just explaining my reason for not wanting an fm transmiter.