Cruise control

360beast · Mar 6th, 2020, 20:05

Hi all

I have just had thought, when I do my auto to manual conversion will this affect the cruise control? I will obviously have to swap over the cruise brake switch, will it just be a case of fitting the clutch one too or will it still operate with just the cruise brake switch? Im hoping I don't need to do anything, not bothered about it just cancelling off the brake pedal and not the clutch.

Thanks all

Laird Scooby · Mar 6th, 2020, 20:26

Ideally for a "complete" installation, you want the clutch switch as well but it will still work with just the brake switch. If you're happy with it just cancelling on the brake switch, go for it as it is.

360beast · Mar 6th, 2020, 20:39

Lovely thanks Dave, I was hoping you would be along to answer. I've decided I'm going to call you the Oracle from now on.

Laird Scooby · Mar 6th, 2020, 23:19

You're welcome Luke, good luck with the swap!

mocambique-amazone · Mar 7th, 2020, 09:13

If you prefer to kill your engine do the swap without the clutch pedal switch.

Think closer

Good luck, Kay

Forrest · Mar 7th, 2020, 10:22

The Hella pedal switch was OEM on VW as well as Volvo so switch, vacuum tubing and electrical connectors should be easy to find at a scrapyard.

Volvo p/n 1367159

VW p/n 811907343B

360beast · Mar 7th, 2020, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by mocambique-amazone

If you prefer to kill your engine do the swap without the clutch pedal switch.

Think closer

Good luck, Kay

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Forrest

The Hella pedal switch was OEM on VW as well as Volvo so switch, vacuum tubing and electrical connectors should be easy to find at a scrapyard.

Volvo p/n 1367159

VW p/n 811907343B

Just put the VW part number in eBay and there's loads on there, might even be the same as on my Fabia, if I break that I can pinch it from that then.

aardvarkash10 · Mar 8th, 2020, 04:29

Engine in gear, climbing a substantial hill, cruise on.

Driver decides "Mmmm, maybe drop it a cog..." and depresses the clutch.

Cruise control, unaware of driver brain fade, detects dropping road speed and so shovels in more coal.

Driver, a bit slow on the uptake, panics like an American Audi owner with Thick Carpet Syndrome.

Con Rod exits via alternative route in the side of the block and allows engine to ventilate while liberating oil.

360beast · Mar 8th, 2020, 07:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by aardvarkash10

Engine in gear, climbing a substantial hill, cruise on.

Driver decides "Mmmm, maybe drop it a cog..." and depresses the clutch.

Cruise control, unaware of driver brain fade, detects dropping road speed and so shovels in more coal.

Driver, a bit slow on the uptake, panics like an American Audi owner with Thick Carpet Syndrome.

Con Rod exits via alternative route in the side of the block and allows engine to ventilate while liberating oil.

That's what I thought he meant but thought maybe he was saying it would mess up how it works in general and break something.

mocambique-amazone · Mar 8th, 2020, 10:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by aardvarkash10

Engine in gear, climbing a substantial hill, cruise on.

Driver decides "Mmmm, maybe drop it a cog..." and depresses the clutch.

Cruise control, unaware of driver brain fade, detects dropping road speed and so shovels in more coal.

Driver, a bit slow on the uptake, panics like an American Audi owner with Thick Carpet Syndrome.

Con Rod exits via alternative route in the side of the block and allows engine to ventilate while liberating oil.

Have a nice Sunday

World day of woman too

Cheers, Kay

Mar 6th, 2020, 20:05	#1
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Yesterday 20:57 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Cruise control Hi all I have just had thought, when I do my auto to manual conversion will this affect the cruise control? I will obviously have to swap over the cruise brake switch, will it just be a case of fitting the clutch one too or will it still operate with just the cruise brake switch? Im hoping I don't need to do anything, not bothered about it just cancelling off the brake pedal and not the clutch. Thanks all

Mar 6th, 2020, 20:26	#2
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	Ideally for a "complete" installation, you want the clutch switch as well but it will still work with just the brake switch. If you're happy with it just cancelling on the brake switch, go for it as it is. __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Mar 6th, 2020, 23:19	#4
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	You're welcome Luke, good luck with the swap! __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Mar 6th, 2020, 20:39	#3
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Yesterday 20:57 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Lovely thanks Dave, I was hoping you would be along to answer. I've decided I'm going to call you the Oracle from now on.

Mar 7th, 2020, 09:13	#5
mocambique-amazone Master Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2022 17:08 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: small village in the north of Germany	If you prefer to kill your engine do the swap without the clutch pedal switch. Think closer Good luck, Kay

Mar 7th, 2020, 10:22	#6
Forrest VOC Member Last Online: Today 02:56 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gloucester	The Hella pedal switch was OEM on VW as well as Volvo so switch, vacuum tubing and electrical connectors should be easy to find at a scrapyard. Volvo p/n 1367159 VW p/n 811907343B

Mar 8th, 2020, 04:29	#8
aardvarkash10 Master Member Last Online: Oct 8th, 2022 22:22 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Auckland	Engine in gear, climbing a substantial hill, cruise on. Driver decides "Mmmm, maybe drop it a cog..." and depresses the clutch. Cruise control, unaware of driver brain fade, detects dropping road speed and so shovels in more coal. Driver, a bit slow on the uptake, panics like an American Audi owner with Thick Carpet Syndrome. Con Rod exits via alternative route in the side of the block and allows engine to ventilate while liberating oil.

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