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12V source for radio plug S70

posted by  yothere on  Fri Feb 3 09:25 CST 2012
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Hello everyone.
I'm installing a Blitzsafe iPod adapter to the back of my SC-816 radio. I'm following the instructions but cannot find a 12V source on any of the 2 big plugs on the back of that radio.
I've used a voltmeter on every cable and cant find 12V. I may be using it wrong so I'm going to Google how to use a voltmeter. At this point I'm going quite mad.
Does anyone know which wire carries 12V back there? This site: http://www.discountcarstereo.com/VOL-M-LINK1-V.1.html says it should be pin 12 or 13. The website asks me to find a red cable with a black stripe but there is no such cable on the big plug.
I'm assuming the two solid blacks are ground.
Here's the link to the device: http://www.discountcarstereo.com/VOL-M-LINK1-V.1.html

Thanks for any assistance.
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    12V source for radio plug S70

    posted by  someone claiming to be bob on  Fri May 18 09:34 CST 2012 [RELATED]

    Get rid oif the voltmeter and use a test light. Ground 1 side oof the light and probe with the other with the key on. You'll find it








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    12V source for radio plug S70

    posted by  yothere on  Sun Feb 5 00:04 CST 2012
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    Good news anyone!!
    I managed to figure it out.
    Then I created this page to help others with the same issue.

    URL for the page in case link doesn't work: http://www.mindspring.com/~yothere/VolvoS70/
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      12V source for radio plug S70

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      posted by  Eudaemonic Plague on  Mon May 14 10:08 CST 2012
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      How does one go about getting the radio code? According to the manual, if the battery is disconnected, then you need the code afterward, or the stereo won't work right.








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        12V source for radio plug S70

        posted by  KlausC on  Fri May 18 09:58 CST 2012
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        Call a dealer's parts dept. You will need to supply a VIN. But many owners have written down the code and put it with the owner's manual.

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        Radio code S70

        posted by  KlausC on  Mon May 14 13:12 CST 2012
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        It is supposed to be in the glove box, I wrote mine in the owner's manual in a couple of places. I also wrote it on the top of the radio, just in case...

        The 4 digit numbers are 1-6 only, they correspond to the preset keys on the front of the radio. If you do not have the number, a dealer can get you the number if you supply the VIN. Best bet with a dealer is to GO to the parts dept in person and ask, nicely, with VIN in hand.

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          Radio code S70

          posted by  bill d cat on  Mon May 14 13:22 CST 2012
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          I have it written on the inside of the glove box door, and a piece of tape on top of the radio, and the cards inside the glovebox wallet. Basically, I put it as many places as possible. (True, it could be stolen. But by whom? Who would steal a Volvo radio?)

          Mine is not the original radio, how does a Volvo dealer know the code then?

          -BTC

          '98 V70 T5 196K mi., 5-speed manual, original clutch, third evaporator, third windshield, heated velour cloth comfy chairs, factory HD suspension (1998 only), Bilstein HD, front IPD stabilizer bar, Volvo strut tower brace and skidplate, XC grill, C70 jewel E-Codes, V-1, Lidatek, IPD stuff, JB Weld, Original Duck Tape, zip-ties, Mobil-1 since new.

          '08 BMW 328iT E91 6-speed manual; fewer miles






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