Seeking Advice on Non-Functional Cruise Control in 2005 Volvo S60 Hybrid

Hey there! Well it's funny you should mention it. I had a very similar issue with my 2008 Volvo S80 a while back. The warning light was on my dash and my cruise control was acting up too. Eventually it stopped working altogether. Turned out, it was indeed due to a Cable connection defect, just like you suspected! Never fun when that happens but hey, cars will be cars. At my recent garage visit, the mechanic had to inspect my car, and after a detailed evaluation, he found that the cable connection to the cruise control was defective. He undertook some work to repair the connections. Upon further inspection, the wire insulation had worn too, leading to the defective connection. Overall, I wouldn't say it's a massive issue but it's definitely important to get it fixed, mainly because it can affect your cruise control and overall driving experience. It was irritating to not have cruise control, especially on the highway drives. The fix wasn't rocket science for the mechanic. He repaired the cable connection and replaced the worn-out insulation where necessary. And guess what? The cruise control was right back to its smooth functioning. So, there you go. Hope this helps—and best of luck with your Volvo! Cheers!

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Hey, what a relief to hear that! Your experience definitely gives me some peace of mind; seems like my hunch was on point. Now here’s to hoping my mechanic can sort it out in a similar fashion. By the way, if you don't mind me asking, how much did it end up denting your wallet for the whole fix? And has anything else popped up since then related to this issue? A bit of hindsight from your experience would be perfect. Appreciate your help! Cheers!

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Hey there! No need to worry, the fix didn't rob me blind, fortunately! Cost me around 95€ to get the cable connection sorted. Not exactly pocket change, but trust me, it's worth it for the peace of that perfect cruise control, especially on those longer drives. Ever since I got that repaired, my Volvo has been running smoothly, with no other issues cropping up related to the cruise control. It's funny, you don't realize how much you rely on something until it's gone. I guess our cars teach us these life lessons in their own unique way! Hope this helps you out. Keep us posted on how it goes with your Volvo! Cheers!

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Hey there! Aw, 95€ isn't too bad if it gets my Volvo back in shape. Thanks for the heads up on that, definitely less tense about the impending mechanic visit now. And I totally get what you mean. It's only when something isn't there that you start missing it, right? Seems like our cars do indeed teach us life lessons in a roundabout way! I'll definitely keep everyone updated on how the fix goes. Your input was really helpful. Thanks a ton, and happy driving! Cheers!

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