radio buttons 3-6-9 not working on XC90

Hey all, I have a XC90 04 where all of a sudden one day the last row
of buttons on the radio stopped working. Anyone had any epxerience
with this or have any idea what might have happened? I tried taking
the fuse our for 10 seconds to reset it but that didnt fix it.

thanks!
Gaute

 

it's more likely to be an electro-mechanical problem than a logic
error. it's boring but: power down; pull the faceplate (you will
probably need to pull the entire unit, unscrew the top or bottom plate
of the casing to get @ the snap tabs which are the most likely
fasteners for the faceplate, first); visually inspect the connections
both electrical & mechanical. it should be obvious, esp. after you
wiggle/operate these connections.

unless you know what you are doing & have access to replacement parts,
you will have no use for a multi-meter. there are no more "Floyd's fix
it shops". buy a new one! if you get a new unit similar to the old &
keep the old, you will now have spare parts. i trick i have used
profitably on a series of alarm clocks, which just don't seem to be
able to survive my morning moods.

 

it's more likely to be an electro-mechanical problem than a logic

from what I was reading that seems to be the solution so I"ll just
wait... the only issue is my kids CD is in #3 and I cant get it out
since I cant select it but oh well. From what I've read about other
peoples issues with the Volvo radios I'm counting myself lucky this is
minor, still after 100k. I'll save the money for a new radio for a
rotor/break job coming up, breaks are important too.

thanks!

 

If you play cs #2 to the end, doesn't it automatically load cd #3 next?

 

depends on the setting -- shuffle, repeat or sequence.

i agree that brakes are important but they are also easy to do --
midas doesn't hire rocket scientists. you should already have all the
tools. Volvo gives you a scissor jack & a lug wench. you should have a
metric socket set. there is just one non-lug bolt. it holds the rotor
in place when you remount the wheel. i think its a 9 or a 10. you can
even use Vice-grips, for all i care. providing half a brain & a little
knowledge, well that's on you.

don't get me wrong. a good brake job, like any other automotive repair
is an art form. it certainly is for me & everyone else that i let
touch Myst. we are just hard (impossible) to find, tough to beat
(afford).

 

Mine never did but I'll definately check the CD settings for shuffle.
I played with the setting thing on the radio once and got so
frustraded with the naming that I gave up and never touched it
again.... good tip!

 

I thought of doing that myself but I'm certainly no mechanic and
breaks seems to be an area I sholdnt experiment. Also I think I could
do it if someone was assisting who knew what they were doing but only
people mechnics I know work on boats, and THAT has saved money too. I
always take my car to my local non-volvo volvo garage, he's a great
guy though I definately wouldnt mind doing more myself.

 

You need the control panel which is sold by Volvo. This is a common
fault & corrected by replacing the panel

 

cool! do you have a non-volvo source of supply. let's face it.
volvo control unit = $$$$$$$$$$$$ probably
aftermarket complete radio/cd = $
i'd likely do it anyway. i just don't like throwing things away. RRR!

 

While I haven't opened this particular unit, cracked solder joints are
extremely common on all sorts of consumer electronics and will cause
problems like this.

 

After tinkering with random setting on the radio I finally got disc 4
out, thanks for the tip! I thnk random off did it, it wasn't doing
random before but maybe that was "one disc" setting, who knows... It's
out!