peggysue

I own a 1993 Volvo wagon. I had my airbag replaced by a Volvo Dealer. After the airbag was replaced the cruise control no longer worked and my high beams lever no longer clicked into the on position. The dealer said these break-downs were a coincidence and this coincidence will cost $1000 to fix. They said the servo for the cruise was bad and the high beams had relay issues. Considering both the cruise and high beam mechanisms are in the steering column, I have my doubts this is a coincidence. Can anyone help me sort this out?
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jsinton

Sounds like you need a new mechanic. It's the same problem I always run into... that is that the car repair industry is the most corrupt and dishonest thing I ever have to deal with.

Did you try to look at the fuses? Chances are he grounded a hot wire while trying to fix the air bag. If so he probably burnt the fuse... a 5 cent fix. Naturally though, the mechanic gives you the worst case scenario and wants another $1000. After he screws it up.