Battery died - stereo went out with 'code', cruise control broken,'service' light on

My battery died overnight when a light was left on in my 2004 C70. The
stereo system has stoppped working - only the word 'code' comes up in
the radio panel and none of the features work. The cruise control is
also not working. There is predictably a 'service' light on. A trip to
the dealer always costs at least $500. Any ideas to get around some of
this without spending a fortune? The car has 57K miles and no warranty
and I'm getting concerned it is reaching the point when things start
falling apart. Any hints or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks,
Bill

 

Why does a trip to the dealer always cost so much?

Falling apart? It better not be to that point yet, 5 years old and less
than 60K miles, that's hardly even broke in. Should go at least another
4-5 times that.

 

You need to find the radio code & input this should get the radio
working once again
The service light came on because it has been 7500 miles since last
reset or 1 year since last reset
The cruise control has to be diagnosed either by your local Volvo dealer
or local Volvo specialist
Glenn K
Volvo Certified Technician 2008
ASE Certified Technician 2008

 

Hi Bill,

I get routine dealer service at less than $500 per trip on the average
and my Volvos are not falling apart. I have a '95 850 and a '01 V70XC.
As long as the service is only a fraction of the car's value, I know a
Volvo is worth fixing. However, if you let things go, then it may not
be worth saving. Routine maintenance maintains value also. A lack of
routine maintenance my be the quick way to destroy your investment. My
well maintained Volvos drive like and look like new. A bonus is that my
dealer reset my radio code for free when I did the same thing you did.