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'98 V70 Owners: Cruise Control Light? V70-XC70 1998

posted by  someone claiming to be Andrew, formerly Andrew Cleveland on  Sat Mar 10 08:18 CST 2001 [RELATED]

Just bought a '98 V70 GLT. The cruise control works, but the little light on the dash that says "cruise" doesn't illuminate. We have a '99 S70 and the light always works; just wondering if '98 V70s are the same? Everything else seems alike. Thanks in advance.







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    Re: '98 V70 Owners: Cruise Control Light? V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be Uncle Olaf on  Sat Mar 10 13:59 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Mine (Sept. 1997 production) doesn't have a light either.

    Nice difference with respect to the '98s for hot-rodders is that the ECM can be re-programmed.

    '99s are completely "drive by wire".

    -Uncle Olaf

    '98 V70T5M, 62k, IPD stabilizer bars, Volvo strut tower brace and skidplate, V-1, IPD headlight stoneshields, IPD wiper relay, Dunlop SP5000s back on and snowtires off today!







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      Re: '98 V70 Owners: Cruise Control Light? V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  someone claiming to be Adam Rosenfeld on  Sat Mar 17 03:44 CST 2001 [RELATED]

      Uncle O,

      I'm a little confused. `98 ECUs can be re-programmed? Are you talking about chipping? I thought they all can be chipped?

      As for Drive by Wire, as I understand it, that refers to the fact that there is no actual throttle cable on cars that are drive by wire (Volvo, VW, MB have gone to it with various complaints about response time when STOMPING on gas, as well as feed back from the lead foot)







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      Re: '98 V70 Owners: Cruise Control Light? V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  someone claiming to be Andrew Cleveland on  Sat Mar 10 16:47 CST 2001 [RELATED]

      Thx for your response. It seems obvious to me that you'd want an annunciator light to work when the thing's hooked up. But at least I know I don't have to take the car back to the dealer.

      About reprogramming the ECM---let me ask a dumb question: what does ECM stand for, and is there a manual out there that shows how to do it? Are we talking about the turbo boost here?

      Thanks again.







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        Re: '98 V70 Owners: Cruise Control Light? V70-XC70 1998

        posted by  someone claiming to be Uncle Olaf on  Sun Mar 11 01:59 CST 2001 [RELATED]

        ECM=Electronic Control Module=ECU=Electronic Control Module

        There are a variety of vendors who offer reprogramming for the 850-70 units, 1994-1998. IPD uses the Swedish firm, TME. (www.ipdusa.com and www.tme.se) According to IPD as of last fall, "1999-2000 models use a new engine management system and upgrades are in development." I've not looked into this recently.

        I've not yet done this, my car is still under the extended warranty, and my dealer would use any excuse to squirm out of a warranty claim.

        -Uncle Olaf







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    Re: '98 V70 Owners: Cruise Control Light? V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be Vladimir on  Sat Mar 10 08:39 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    MY98 does not have a "CRUISE" light. Also, there are other minor differences. The buttons for the overhead lights are not backlit on 98s. Also, naturally aspirated versions had 6 HP more (or so) in 98 than in 99 (I think in 00 they went back to 168, though). Also, 98s lack a cupholder in the rear center armrest. There are probably other minor differences, but these are the ones I am aware of. Oh, yes, the side turn signals in the fenders are not standard in 98. I had to install mine myself.

    Cheers.







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      Re: '98 V70 Owners: Cruise Control Light? 850 1994 T-5

      posted by  someone claiming to be ;-( on  Sat Mar 10 13:27 CST 2001 [RELATED]

      SHit My cruise control doesn't work period. Not sure why can ti be a fuse or soemthign even bigger?







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        Re: '98 V70 Owners: Cruise Control Light? 850 1994 T-5

        posted by  someone claiming to be bob on  Sat Mar 10 15:27 CST 2001 [RELATED]

        Check the vacuum hose for the cruise vacuum pump. It mounts under the battery tray, and the hose goes from the pump to the actuator at the gas pedal. It runs along the left fender liner behind the battery, and usually breaks where it curves around behind the battery. Just cut out the damaged part and splice with vacuum hose.






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