Date:         Mon, 14 Jun 1999 15:01:03 -0700
Reply-To:     Eric Brown <ebrown_subs@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Eric Brown <ebrown_subs@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: HOWTO: Audiovox cruise control install experience
Comments: To: "Michael A. Radtke" <m.radtke@elm.az05.bull.com>
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From: Michael A. Radtke <m.radtke@elm.az05.bull.com>
> Eric,
>
> Thanks for the detailed HOWTO.
>
> I installed a similar unit a while back and it seems to work fine on my
'84.
>
> 1) Why did you use the magnetic pickup?  I thought that was only
>    necessary with an automatic transmission?  My installation senses
>    engine speed through the coil wire.

I read some vague comment in the manual that seemed to imply I didn't need
the magnetic pickup, however I read this when trouble shooting my first
failed test drive and I already had the pickup installed. Plus, I'm pretty
sure it is necessary. The unit does sense engine speed (RPM) from the coil,
but engine speed is different than van speed. Even though the van is manual
transmission, I don't *think* there is a straight multiplier between RPM and
MPH. Going up and down a hill is still going to be a bit different -
espically down a steep hill where your essentially coasting instead of using
the engine. Perhaps I will try disconnecting the magnet just to see what
happens.


Thanks for your other info.

Eric