HI,
I have just purchased a 2000 v70, but for some reason i cannot get the cruise control to work. So before i set off on a 100 mile hike back to the dealer could anybody tell me what to look for, i dont even know where the fuse is.
many thanks
John

 

If you have a check engine or ABS light on that will stop the cruise from working.

 

I had this problem when I bought my 2000 V70. There is a recall on these vehicles that will cause the car to accelerate and decelerate at will, which is very frustrating when you just purchase the vehicle. But on a good note you can and should call the dealership to see if the recall has been done on your vehicle on the Throttle body. Also how many miles are on it if it is less than 110,000 you need to have your timing belt inspected immediately to see if it is in need of replacement. Volvo states in the book that it should be changed at 110,000 miles but I had mine checked at 80,000 miles and it was in need of replacement immediately. Also if yours is a turbo have the intake hose clamp checked mine broke and it just causes the car to not run and a lot of headaches for a $1.80 clamp. Also if you smell oil smoldering after a long trip it probably is the angle drive or transfer case whatever they call it leaking, anyway Volvo has just started selling a gasket kit for this which will correct this problem. I know this is alot but I am letting you know what to keep an eye on and if these are not looked after will cost you in the long run, especially the timing belt. I also had a front wheel bearing replaced which you can get at autopartsonlinecanada.com for about $200.00 instead of Volvo which quoted me $360.00.All in all we still like the car. Good luck

 

2000 Volvo V70 Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V441000[/align]

Auto Recall Date: 11/15/2006
Vehicle Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 170099
2000 VOLVO V70 Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.
Defect Consequence:
THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Notes: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC., R155

http://www.autobuyguide.com/2000/12-...lls/index.html


JPN

 

No joy but thanks for your time
John

 

hey john how did things work out?