radio buttons 3-6-9 not working on XC90

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.

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!