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    Default Volvo rear wiring

    I was changing a rear tail lamp the other day, and found this plug under the left rear truck space... I got all excited because I thought it might be Sub pre-wiring, but I'm not sure what it is.


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    I'm thinking maybe CD player carousel but doens't look like enough conductors on the plug....

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    Does not appear to be either. The changer connections are a little
    round mini DIN and a 2 pin power connector. And it's not for a sub.
    ( The '98-'00 Gen 1's didn't have a sub option. Sorry. )

    Looks more like the socket pattern for a relay.
    Not sure what for. I don't see it in my '98 or the diagrams.
    Looks stock, though. Hmmmm.....

    What year is your XC, Snowdude?

    '98 " Last of the Good Ones!" V70 R
    Upsolute ECU - E-Codes/SilverStars - ArcticGrade Oil Lines - HD SkidPlate - Spoiler - XC Grill -

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    It is not audio and the power antenna lead that can be found on X70's back there is a green/red and black wire in another type connector and that is what CD changer used for power supply.. I have found that connector under the floor rail before but I have never found it used. It may be trailer wiring related but I don't recall using it on a car I added OEM trailer wiring kit to. I wonder if it is for rear heated seats that was offered on these models in some markets.
    on edit: It may also be a diesel related wiring harness. Diesels have a heater in tank to prevent fuel waxing and those weren't sold in North America.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cattlecar View Post
    It is not audio and the power antenna lead that can be found on X70's back there is a green/red and black wire in another type connector and that is what CD changer used for power supply.. I have found that connector under the floor rail before but I have never found it used. It may be trailer wiring related but I don't recall using it on a car I added OEM trailer wiring kit to. I wonder if it is for rear heated seats that was offered on these models in some markets.
    on edit: It may also be a diesel related wiring harness. Diesels have a heater in tank to prevent fuel waxing and those weren't sold in North America.
    Seems a ways back for the heated seats...
    That was one diagram that I didn't even look at.
    But that yellow lead looks pretty hefty.
    Appears to be a relay harness for something.

    Give me a model year and I'll look a bit more!

    '98 " Last of the Good Ones!" V70 R
    Upsolute ECU - E-Codes/SilverStars - ArcticGrade Oil Lines - HD SkidPlate - Spoiler - XC Grill -

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