Cruise Control v Speed Limiter

[rachyblue]

Yep definitely pointless! I wouldn't mind if it braked or something if you got over the set speed but all it appear to is beep...

[rachyblue]

Originally Posted by volvorocks

Further, as far as I am aware cruise control can be dealer fitted. It is just a matter of replacing the button set that says 'LIM' with the cruise control buttons and adding the software. Cost is around £325, although as your car was advertised with cruise, the selling dealer must pay.

Regards

Ooh this is very useful info, maybe I can get them to do that? Aftersales were very apologetic, manager is calling tomorrow or Monday so I will check out your suggestion in the meantime.

[volvorocks]

@Rachyblue

Here is the part for you

http://accessories.volvocars.com/en-.../all/all/R.H.D

Regards

[rachyblue]

Thank you so much. I'm loving the car so don't want to reject it, this is the perfect answer.

[volvorocks]

Which V40 have you got? Diesel or petrol?

Regards

[rachyblue]

I've got the D2, it's lovely, my partner liked it so much when he saw it he's gone out and bought V60 D3, so we're becoming our own mini branch of the Volvo Owners Club!

[chiptivo]

Originally Posted by volvorocks

@Rachyblue

Here is the part for you

http://accessories.volvocars.com/en-.../all/all/R.H.D

Regards

This is the incorrect part, as you already have the speed limiter, you need the alternative button with both the limiter and cruise buttons in its place.

I have installed the button on mine (£25 on ebay), but Volvo want £345 for the software pack and download.

Good luck with your dealer.

[rachyblue]

I'm not really bothered about the limiter, so will probably go with whatever is cheaper?easier. I'm going to speak directly to Volvo on Monday and see what they recommend. I'm worried if I diy it I would probably void the warranty. Plus I am hoping this will be (or at least part of it) at dealer's expense. Preliminary discussions suggest they will be willing to come to some kind of agreement.

[g4rth]

Originally Posted by rachyblue

Yep definitely pointless! I wouldn't mind if it braked or something if you got over the set speed but all it appear to is beep...

Interesting, the speed limiter on my MY13 D2 SE doesn't beep but it does limit the speed. I wonder if you have a fault. I find the speed limiter very useful in average speed camera zones definitely not pointless.

[rachyblue]

I've not tried it, that was from just reading around.. I really wanted the cruise as I do a 500 mile round trip every couple of weeks...