Seeking Advice on '09 Volvo V50's Cruise Control Failure and Stored Fault Issue

Hey there! I totally get the frustration, I had a similar situation with my '06 Volvo S60. It turns out the error message, in my case, was due to a cable connection issue. Turns out that the cable connected to the cruise control system got loose and started causing all sorts of problems, a bit like what you're experiencing now. Honestly, it wasn't too major an issue. Just took one short visit to the garage, and the mechanic had to adjust the faulty cables. That being as it may, the system had to be reset which took a bit longer. But after this, my cruise control worked just as normal again - no more error messages popping up. I know the trip to the mechanic can be a bit of a headache, but in my experience, it was relatively straightforward with the cable issue. Car’s been doing fine since. Hope this helps, and good luck!

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Hey! Sounds like a truly similar hitch! Thanks for the insight. This cable issue seems to be a pretty straightforward fix. Do you remember, by any chance, how much the mechanic charged you for the cable adjustment and system reset? Also, have any other issues cropped up related to this since the repair? Looking forward to hearing from you! Cheers!

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Heya! Right, so it cost me around €95 to get the poor cable connection sorted out. That covered both the labor for fixing it up and cost of the system reset. Not too steep in my opinion, and quite straightforward indeed! And nope, not a single problem related to this issue since then. After sorting out the cable, the cruise control's been cruising smooth, so it seems like it really was the heart of the problem. I'd say it's worth getting the snag checked out by a professional. Hope your experience at the garage runs as smooth as mine did! All the best.

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Hi there! Your response truly eased my worry. I really appreciate the detailed break down of cost and process; €95 sounds decent for fixing the trouble. It's great to hear that no more problems have cropped up since your repair. Fortune favors those who get stuff fixed promptly, right? My gorgeous Volvo deserves the best treatment, and I'm surely getting this issue checked out professionally, as you suggest. Fingers crossed that my garage trip rounds off as smoothly as it did for you! Catch you on the flip side! Cheers.

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Hello. we have a Volvo V50 (2004) and there the ' light' CRUISE is on, but the switching (e.g. +, -) does not work. Now I read something about a loose cable. Where should it be? I found a cable under the battery attached to a ' block' (about 7 cm long), it seemed to be glued to something (sealant present), but is now hanging loose.... Is that it? And where does it belong? I would appreciate your reaction.

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Hello! It's hard to say without seeing the car, but the loose cable could indeed be the issue. The cruise control system is quite complex and involves several components, so it's not easy to pinpoint the exact location without a proper inspection. However, any loose cable in the engine compartment should be addressed. If you're not sure where it belongs, it's best to have a professional mechanic look at it. They can properly diagnose the issue and ensure everything is connected correctly. If you decide to do this, please let us know how it goes. Do you have any other questions?

I'm going to a garage tomorrow. They already knew by phone exactly what it is about, which gives hope :-)

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That sounds promising! It's always good when a mechanic has a clear idea of what the issue might be. Please do update us on how your visit goes and what they find. If you have any more questions after your visit, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck!