Matt: The previous owner asked the dealer - Coast Volvo (Sarasota) to disable the cruise. Coast chose to change the software and charge her over $300. My thoughts are there were other options to disable the cruise like disconnecting the lead from the on/off switch - but then how could you charge $30...

Volvo wants about $800 to reactivate my cruise control. Its $669 for the software from Volvo and about $150 for the dealer! What are the ways around this? I thought I paid for my software license when I bought the car and would be charged nominal fees for changes. I didn't ask! Sounds like the credi...

Yes, the horn and radio controls do work. Is there a way to disconnect the hot wire that turns on the cruise? Does that left hand panel on the wheel with the cruise controls come off easily? I sure don't want to activate tha air bag. Thank you for your help. [email protected]

I just purchased a 2004 V70 from the original owner. They had the cruise control "de-activated" by the dealer. Anyone have any idea what might have been done or how a professional would handle this job? Is it software related?