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Signal Specification

All the values given below are between the terminals stated in column 1 and terminal #1 in column 2 (signal ground). This applies unless otherwise indicated in brackets.

NOTE: It is important to connect the breakout box and check the ground terminals before taking readings.
U= DC voltage in volts (V) UAC = AC voltage in volts (V)
Ubat = Battery voltage (V) f = Frequency in Hertz (Hz)
Ulow = Voltage approximately 0 V t = Time in seconds
PWM = Pulse width modulated signal as a % - -
Fig 1: Handsfree Box Connector
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CONNECTOR HANDSFREE BOX

Control module terminal  Signal type  Ignition on  Idle  Other 
#1 Ground U low - -
#2 30 supply
In the XC90, the handsfree box is powered via the infotainment relay.
U bat - -
#3 - - - -
#4 Loudspeaker signal (+) Alternating current when there is sound in the loudspeaker - -
#5 15 supply U= 12 V - -
#6 Radio mute signal During a call U=Ulow
U= 12 V otherwise
- -
#7 Loudspeaker signal (-) Alternating current when there is sound in the loudspeaker - -
#8 - - - -
Fig 2: Antenna Connector
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ANTENNA CONNECTOR

Control module terminal  Signal type  Ignition on  Idle  Other 
#1 Handsfree antenna Handsfree antenna signal - -
#2 Antenna ground U low - -
Fig 3: Identifying Microphone Connector
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MICROPHONE CONNECTOR

Control module terminal  Signal type  Ignition on  Idle  Other 
#1 Microphone Alternating current when there is sound in the microphone - -
#2 Signal ground, microphone U low - -