Purchased a 2002 XC70, and didn't check on the test drive whether the cruise worked...it doesn't! Yet another lesson to be learnt!!

I have followed the instructions in the handbook down to a tee. The word cruise appears in the appropriate place on the dash when the relevant button is pushed on the steering wheel, but when I go to set it by depressing the + or - button (again located on the steering wheel), nothing happens ie the vehicle doesnt not cruise at the speed set and speed will decrease when I take my foot of the accelerator.

I had the manual out again with the intention of checking fuses, but cant seem to find a fuse for cruise control.

Any suggestions please.

Thanks in advance

 

Is the check engine light on?

 

Yes it is.

The car was fully serviced prior to me buying it saw the receipt to prove this. I know what you are going to say...Whilst the engine service light is on it will not work.

The mechanic who did the servicing is not at a Volvo garage and did not have access to the relevant piece of kit to turn the engine sevice light off...or is that BS?

If there is a way I can turn it off please let me know, as I was going to take it to a Volvo dealership to get it turned off

Thanks

 

I have a 2003 xc70 and recently had my cruise control go out and the check engine light come on. It was the brake light switch going out that caused both.

 

Hi, I also have a 2002 V70XC with a cruise problem. Worked a treat when I bought the car but now [read as about month ago] decided not to work. Again when you operate the wheel mounted 'cruise' button, the 'cruise' word appears in the display, but will not set. No other warning lights are present [other than on start up when ALARM SERVICE REQUIRED lights up ?????]
I have read other links which relate to the older V70's and they mention about the vac line under the battery plate - my battery is under the boot floor so can't envision it being there! Haynes and the driver manual are a dead loss as mention nothing about faults.
Oh learned readers, HELP please!!