Date:         Tue, 8 May 2001 17:37:34 -0700
Reply-To:     Todd Last <Rubatoguy@mindspring.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Last <Rubatoguy@mindspring.com>
Subject:      Re: cruise control mystery
Comments: To: Joel Cort <joel_cort@yahoo.com>
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You're correct, I forgot about that!

Todd

Joel Cort wrote:

> Todd
>
> This list is correct but you forgot that little sensor on the spedo
> that is connected to the brain with the blue and white wire and
> ground.  Need to have a speedo with the slot precut to install this
> sensor.  So the pre 86? speedos may not be capable of this and the
> van may require a speedo unit upgrade.
> Additionally you will need the wiring and vaccum tubing to set this
> up.
>
> Joel
>
> --- Todd Last <Rubatoguy@mindspring.com> wrote:
> > There is limited information on the factory cruise in Bently.
> > The parts are (and I may be missing some):
> > The brain (silver aluminum box) that sits behind the glovebox.
> > The steering column stalk (shared with the turn signal)
> > A switch on the brake and clutch pedal
> > A Vacuum motor in the engine compartment
> > A Vacuum servo attached to the throttle
> >
> > I'm guessing that any year that had the cruise control as an
> > option,
> > probably is already wired for it.
> >
> > Todd
> > '88 Westy
> >
> > john tomljenovic wrote:
> >
> > > Hey fellow Vanagonites,
> > >
> > > I have searched the archives, but have note come up with any
> > solid info
> > > on this.  So how does one go about installing factory cruise on a
> > > vanagon?  I know this my be a difficult project but I am a decent
> > > mechanic and a commited VW nut, and have not really been
> > satisfied with
> > > the aftermarket kits out there, I want to keep my westie genuine.
> >   In
> > > the archives I keep finding bits on using audi components, but
> > which
> > > ones, models, years?  What parts constitute a cruise system?  I
> > will
> > > admit I have never really worked on a cruise system before, but
> > have
> > > done almost everything else to a car.  Please help, My right
> > ankle is
> > > begging you! BTW, the patient needing this transplant is an ‘83
> > > watercooled with automatic.
> > >
> > > Who is this Helmut dude? I keep seeing his name pop up in the
> > archives
> > > concerning using audi parts, does anyone know how I can contact
> > him?
> > >
> > > Thanx everyone…………John Tomljenovic
> > >
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