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Old Sep 20th, 2018, 15:40   #4
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Thanks Clan. As it happens I did take it to Bridgend Volvo specialists the first time around and they replaced the pedal. Hey ho eh?

Any idea how much I'd be looking at to have the work done? I've just spent £270 on it for the unnecessary fix. The car's not worth more than a grand if it was in good working order. If it's not complicated I could perhaps try a non volvo garage again(!) to save money.

If it was you, would you ask the most recent garage to perhaps do a little work for free or at a reduced rate? I mean, were they at fault or am I grasping at straws here?

Much appreciated btw
I don't suppose the garage can be blamed, they don't have the experience on less common faults , that's why you pay less of course .I'm afraid there is only one volvo expert and that is the dealer who does this kind of thing on a daily basis , dealing with all know faults and has the back up of volvo themselves and bulletins etc . the proper wiring diagram is needed and the wiring terminal repair part numbers , no one else will know what to do apart from reading what I wrote above . Just disconnecting the battery , taking the CEM out the car and putting back in may just clean the terminals and it may be ok for a while , but if the spring grip in the terminals are weak renewal is the only permanent cure .
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