Cruise Control

bradams · Oct 20th, 2014, 18:04

I am thinking of buying a new V40, but it does not have cruise control.

Can it be retro-fitted? Either with the correct Volvo parts (into the steering wheel?) or as a dashboard fixture?

(I had it retro-fitted to my Audi and it was a skoosh).

Clan · Oct 20th, 2014, 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradams

I am thinking of buying a new V40, but it does not have cruise control.

Can it be retro-fitted? Either with the correct Volvo parts (into the steering wheel?) or as a dashboard fixture?

(I had it retro-fitted to my Audi and it was a skoosh).

Yes it can be fitted ,

http://accessories.volvocars.com/Acc...ent/VCC-471826

bradams · Oct 20th, 2014, 22:09

Many thanks, Clan.

Looks much the same job as my Audi, so that's a definite.

roundyuk · Apr 14th, 2015, 11:27

Made an enquirey for this on a V40 I am buying from new (in stock).

Crazy, £225 factory accessory.....

Retro fit, needs the buttons (35 quid), half hour labour (35 quid) and the software...........£335 :-O

What a p*ss take!

bradams · Apr 14th, 2015, 13:11

Don't talk to me about 'Factory Options'!

I asked for a spacesaver wheel instead of stupid gunk when I ordered, citing Volvo's price list, but apparently it can only be fitted at the factory. Why, for god's sake? Its a straight swap into the .... spare wheel well!! I threw away the foam and the pump, bought a wheel and a jack elsewhere, and left a few choice words with the dealer.

One of the reasons I upgraded to the SE variant was that it included cruise control (so problem solved there, for once), but I had the same performance with an autodim mirror (my two previous Volvos had one). Again, I eventually went out and bought my own (from Gentex).

Volvo are just not interested in the customer or his feedback once they have your cash. I am unlikely to buy another one.

roundyuk · Apr 14th, 2015, 15:23

LOL - factory fit spare wheel, whatever next! Mind you, the dealers can only order the retrofit part numbers once the vehicle is out the factory, so their hands are tied.

Hopefully I'll have a good experience as I bought this one from my brother :-) Got a stonking deal too..

OldCroc · Apr 16th, 2015, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradams

Don't talk to me about 'Factory Options'!

One of the reasons I upgraded to the SE variant was that it included cruise control (so problem solved there, for once), but I had the same performance with an autodim mirror (my two previous Volvos had one). Again, I eventually went out and bought my own (from Gentex).

Interesting. how is this fitted and powered?

roundyuk · Apr 16th, 2015, 22:44

New steering wheel buttons and software is all it needs.

volvo for ever · May 3rd, 2015, 13:09

just fitted one button on steering approx £20 sw is £320

volvorocks · May 3rd, 2015, 18:41

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Originally Posted by roundyuk

LOL - factory fit spare wheel, whatever next!

Buying a spare not as a factory option is about a grand!!

Regards

Oct 20th, 2014, 18:04	#1
bradams Junior Member Last Online: Mar 9th, 2023 20:33 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Kilbride	Cruise Control I am thinking of buying a new V40, but it does not have cruise control. Can it be retro-fitted? Either with the correct Volvo parts (into the steering wheel?) or as a dashboard fixture? (I had it retro-fitted to my Audi and it was a skoosh).

Oct 20th, 2014, 22:09	#3
bradams Junior Member Last Online: Mar 9th, 2023 20:33 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Kilbride	V40 Cruise Control Many thanks, Clan. Looks much the same job as my Audi, so that's a definite.

Apr 14th, 2015, 13:11	#5
bradams Junior Member Last Online: Mar 9th, 2023 20:33 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Kilbride	Don't talk to me about 'Factory Options'! I asked for a spacesaver wheel instead of stupid gunk when I ordered, citing Volvo's price list, but apparently it can only be fitted at the factory. Why, for god's sake? Its a straight swap into the .... spare wheel well!! I threw away the foam and the pump, bought a wheel and a jack elsewhere, and left a few choice words with the dealer. One of the reasons I upgraded to the SE variant was that it included cruise control (so problem solved there, for once), but I had the same performance with an autodim mirror (my two previous Volvos had one). Again, I eventually went out and bought my own (from Gentex). Volvo are just not interested in the customer or his feedback once they have your cash. I am unlikely to buy another one. __________________ XC60 (2016) SE Lux Geartronic. Previously: S60, S40, V40. (plus an Audi TT Quattro Roadster for the weekend )

Apr 14th, 2015, 11:27	#4
roundyuk Senior Member Last Online: May 27th, 2022 10:55 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hampshire	Made an enquirey for this on a V40 I am buying from new (in stock). Crazy, £225 factory accessory..... Retro fit, needs the buttons (35 quid), half hour labour (35 quid) and the software...........£335 :-O What a p*ss take!

Apr 14th, 2015, 15:23	#6
roundyuk Senior Member Last Online: May 27th, 2022 10:55 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hampshire	LOL - factory fit spare wheel, whatever next! Mind you, the dealers can only order the retrofit part numbers once the vehicle is out the factory, so their hands are tied. Hopefully I'll have a good experience as I bought this one from my brother :-) Got a stonking deal too..

Apr 16th, 2015, 22:44	#8
roundyuk Senior Member Last Online: May 27th, 2022 10:55 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hampshire	New steering wheel buttons and software is all it needs.

May 3rd, 2015, 13:09	#9
volvo for ever Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2023 15:10 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: uk	just fitted one button on steering approx £20 sw is £320

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