Volvo XC90 Radio removal and GROM-MST4 USB Android iPhone and Bluetooth Car Kit Install
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- This video shows how to easily remove car stereo from Volvo XC90, and install GROM-MST4 Android USB iPhone and Bluetooth Car kit.
NOTE: this video shows the install of GROM kit into Volvo XC90 2002-2006 ONLY, as GROM will plug directly into CD changer connection. For Volvo 2007 and up - please refer to the install manual that will come with your GROM kit.
Once GROM-MST4 is installed, you will gain the following functionality:
1. USB connection to connect and play your music from USB flash drive / external hard drive, iPhone/iPod/iPad, Android phone/
2. Control your music from car stereo/steering wheel controls.
3. Add Bluetooth for Hands Free phone calls (HFP) and wireless music streaming (AVRCP). Answer, reject the phone call, control the music using car stereo or steering wheel buttons.
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Disclaimer: We are not liable for any damages acquired during your installation process. If you are not sure in your ability to perform the installation please seek the help of the professional.
The GROM-MST 4 unit with bluetooth accessory is fantastic! The sound quality is top notch and the pairing/unpairing procedure is straightforward. After pairing, I love that it connects automatically to my phone and starts playing through the speakers as soon as the stereo is turned on. This means I can jump in the car and continue listening to what was playing previously on my phone (eg. a podcast) through the car speakers without any manual intervention whatsover. This is a great tonic after having tried so many other fiddly solutions (eg. various phone to FM transmitters; phone to tape adapter; external bluetooth speaker). Also the GROM bluetooth solution is the best solution aesthetically because there are no external cables/hardware to spoil the show. Now I'll be able keep my XC90 (2005) quite a lot longer now because the lack of bluetooth was my biggest annoyance with the vehicle which otherwise suits me very well.
You might mention, at least for my model, that it take T-25 driver to remove the screws. For Bluetooth I removed...carefully, the CD player as I never use it. Also, the box insert between the screen and the CD insert I drilled a hole that allowed both my Bluetooth mic and my USB cable (for charging). You can't see a thing, cosmetically. The distance between having a mic at the opening of the insert and a mic beside the mirror is was just a few inches. It is a monster job to run the mic cable through the glove compartment and up through linings (did it for dash cam).
Thank you for the addition and sharing the details of your install, looks that you did a pretty job on it!
Also, I just listened to the Bluetooth for more than a few seconds. My gosh, it's just as seamless as when I used USB. Plus, I can charge my phone with the USB cable and listen to music via BT. You guys put out some really fine products. Oh, and I am a first class audiophile snob.
@@tomperkins5657 Thanks a lot for taking your time to write it!
@@tomperkins5657 Thank you!
My tip is that you should disconnect the car battery before starting the job. This is so you eliminate the risk of flatting your battery, which happened to me. Make sure to follow the instructions in the car handbook for disconnecting the battery. With the battery disconnected, you can still insert the key in the ignition and move the gearshift into D, giving you space to remove the radio/AC unit. It's very important to fully deploy the Parking brake to it's furthest extent before shifting into Drive otherwise the car will roll off. And remember to shift back to P and then turn the key back to "0" before reconnecting the battery.
To securely hold the GROM unit in place, I bought a short piece of velcro (about 10cm) from a sewing shop. This holds it firmly in place upside down on the bottom of the stereo unit, beneath where the CD slot is.
Thank you, it is a great tip!
I like the background music 😀
Just installed and nothing works. I followed the instructions and still cannot get the unit to play audio, my screen only displays "reading disc 1" even after an hour of reading.
Where does the box go after installaton? In the back of the radio? Glove box? If the glove box, does that mean wires will be hanging out of radio compartment?
We recommend the glove box. You can lead the connection cables inside the glove box. Check one of the examples here: ua-cam.com/video/aFxZGE2QCj0/v-deo.html
Hey my kids have posted some coins into our cd player of our xc90. Do you have any recommendations as to get to them out?
You will have to disassemble the CD player somehow.
This may be a stupid question, but your video doesn't show how to close back up the stereo...is the GROM unit small enough to tuck into the back of the dash with no cords hanging out?
We recommends routing the GROM unit to the glove box for the easier accessibility. The cable is long enough to reach to the glove box.
The colored cables move into the glove box? Or do you have to drill a hole into the glove box from the side? I'm confused, this seems like something that is necessary to show on video. Do you have an example?@@gromaudio
@@ElishaDavid It depends on the vehicle. On some cars there is the space between the glove compartment and the rest of the dashboard. you can use it to lead the cables to the glove box. On other vehicles you have to drill the hole. Check one of our examples video here:
ua-cam.com/video/aFxZGE2QCj0/v-deo.html
Where's a good place to route the female USB cable end? Do you have a recommendation? You could drill a hole in the little pocket in the center of the head unit and route the cable through there. I'm trying to think of a place to route that cable. Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks!
EDIT: I guess I could also buy the bluetooth adapter and not worry about the USB cable. I'm assuming plugging in the microphone for hands-free audio is optional (I can't tell from the pictures on the website). I have no intention of using the hands-free microphone. I could just shove the wires in the back and not have to worry about it. Thanks.
Positioning of the USB cable is totally personal preference and the ability of the installer. You can drill the hole and add the flush mount, such as the one here:
gromaudio.com/store/accessories/cable-c-fmusb.html
Bluetooth is also an option. You do not have to mount the mic if you are not planning to use the phone calls portion of Bluetooth functionality. However if you do not connect Android phone to the Bluetooth phone calls, the next track buttons might not work (this is the limitation of Android technology).
So, I have had somewhat a change of mind. I am finding that it is difficult using the mic at that distance to be heard. I am now going to bite the bullet and run the mic up to my headliner. Do you have a schematic or video for anything like that? I suspect there is a generic how-to out there. Incidentally, a year later and everything works quite well.
Hi Tom, please check how to here: gromaudio.com/installs/how-to_-install-bluetooth-microphone-in-your-vehicle.html
Thank you for using GROM product!
How can I purchase your product for my Volvo XC90?
Hello, we can help! What is the year of your XC90? Does it have 6-CD or Single CD stereo?
If you use the usb cord to connect it for music will it charge you phone too??
yes it will charge the phone too.
did you remove the MOST protection? IT WORKS FOR ME 5 SEC AND TURNS OFF !!!
For the US vehicles the MOST protection patch was never applied. For the vehicles outside of USA, if the MOST protection patch is there, you need to contact local Volvo dealership and ask them to remove the MOST protection. They should be able to do it.
@@gromaudio change the firmware to grom mst 4?
@@ИванШереметев-щ3л No, the Volvo dealer ship needs to remove the security patch. Volvo MOST security patch does not allow the MST4 to work correctly.
Does it works on a single-CD headunit (2005), if I sacrifice the CD?
No it does not. For this particular vehicle (2005 Volvo XC90) the stereo needs to have 6-CDs.
Hi, Thanks for the tutorial video. I'm considering ordering this unit myself, but was wondering how will the files stored on the flash drive be read. I've noticed in this video that the system still acknowledges the unit as CD1, track XX . Is there a limit to the number of "tracks" that can be read from USB ? How is the folder system handled , as one continuous playlist or ... ? What's the max amps that can be drained from the USB connector - thinking about attaching an external hard drive. Thanks !
+Claudiu Octavian you can refer to the manual here: gromaudio.com/docs/Grom_USB_Setup.pdf There is no limit to the number of tracks that can be read from USB. The GROM unit can supply up to to 1.5 Amp of power.
Will it be the same quality music?
yes, it will be CD quality sound.
If you add the bluetooth dongle, how do you select inputs for the GROM unit? I'm thinking specifically I would have an iPod tucked away and iPhone connected via BT, but would want to easily switch between them.
+Jamie Liptan Bluetooth will always take over if it is active. For example if you were playing iPod (via USB), and then the phone call comes in to your iPhone (via BT), the iPod will pause. If you will start playing the music via BT streaming, it will also pause the iPod (via USB). So there is no MODE change needed to get to the Bluetooth.
We have a 2005 xc90 with the 6CD premium audio package (which is compatible) but are worried about the MOST issues people have experienced. I live in Europe so I assume the most patch is ON by default? Does this mean the Grom MST4 won't work unless i turn off the MOST patch through a Volvo dealership??
It is unclear if the MOST patch is on or off, it is not ON for all users, we estimate about 50%. The problem is that You can't figure out if it is ON until you attempt to install GROM-MST4. The good thing is that Volvo dealership should be able to turn it off for you. Thank you.
Pls give me link for XC90 ocean race 2006
if my radio doesn't play or accept cds, can this be an option to use instead of buying a radio or does the radio have to functioning to used this?
For XC90 2002-2006 you do not need to have the CD changer working. In fact you will disconnect the CD changer at the install of GROM unit. The stereo itself has to function though.
Yo Yo Yo. I have a 2007 xc90, What cable do i disconnect, yall don't have anything on the models 2007 & up
We have GROM-MST4 model for Volvo XC90 2007 and up. Please check here: gromaudio.com/store/most_adapters/ Thank you.
Buyer beware, if for whatever reason your vehicle isn't compatible with the MST4, GROM will not refund you outside of 30 days. Prior to purchasing, they informed me that it should work in my 2012 MINI after dealer reprogramming. Turns out they were wrong and it isn't compatible at all (my car lacks the necessary optical connections) and since it's outside of 30 days they are offering me a pathetic $80 buyback for a $280 product :(
Is the sound the same as the sound on the mobile? The Same quality ?
The sound is actually better as it is enhanced by GROM technology. If the music is played via USB connection the sound is the same as CD. Thank you.
The sound is actually better as it is enhanced by GROM technology. If the music is played via USB connection the sound is the same as CD. Thank you.
Hi,
I have exactly this radio in my XC90 and i have been checking out your modules.
Do you have any module that will allow me to use the car speakers, plus a micro for phone calls?
Many thanks
+John Neves yes, you will need GROM-MST4 + Bluetooth Dongle. You can use the Bluetooth Dongle (GROM-BTD) for the audio streaming, or for the phone calls and streaming - up to you. It comes with the mic. Visit us for more information at gromaudio.com Thank you.
Estoy pensando en comprar uno . Donde lo pido ? Mi Volvo es el xc90 del 2004 y tiene para cargador de 6cd
Sure, here is the product that you need: gromaudio.com/store/most_adapters/grom-mst4-volxco4.html Thank you.
@@gromaudio HE TARDADO...PERO ACABO DE PEDIR EL DISPOSITIVO A LA PAGINA. UN SALUDO
I’ve had a disc jammed in my cd changer. Someone loaded a second disc jamming it for years. 2007 Volvo XC90
GROM-MST4 will work for your vehicle, even with jammed CD changer. For the stereo with 6-CD changer you need the product here:
gromaudio.com/store/most_adapters/volvo-s40-v50-xc90-c30-c70-6cd-06-12--android-iphone-usb-bluetooth-adapter-kit-optofiber.html
Thank you.
is there a way to keep the CD changer ? to connect them in a way that switches?
No, it is not possible to keep the CD changer and install GROM-MST4 into this vehicle at the same time. Thank you.
Can I add apple car play?
It depends on your Volvo year and model. Here is our product for Volvo to add CarPlay:
gromaudio.com/store/vline/grom-vl2-volsc.html
You can check the compatibility under the compatibility tab.
Does the MST4 still has trouble with the MOST Security? I'm planning on buying a module, but I have no dealer to take it to in case the MOST Security thing goes all crazy
The MOST security patch might be installed on the vehicles that are outside of USA. You will need to go to the dealer and ask them to remove the MOST security patch.
MOST security is usually not installed on the vehicles within USA, however we run into a couple of cases when the MOST patch was installed on the vehicles within USA (maybe the vehicles were produced for European market).
Thank you.
Bluetooth?
yes you can do Bluetooth on Volvo XC90 with GROM. You will need GROM-MST4 car kit and GROM-BTD Bluetooth Dongle. Please check gromaudio.com website to see what is available for your vehicle.
Your link doesn't work.
Thank you for letting us know, fixed now: gromaudio.com/store/most_adapters/grom-mst4-volxco4.html
So I unplugged the climate control cable before watching this video its giving me the airbag sign now what can i do?
Check with our technical support, they can help, at gromaudio.com/support.html You can also visit your local Volvo dealer and ask them to reset the airbag sign for you.
bumdrummilk you are in big trouble....might havr to reset the computer..ahahahahahahaa