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Title: cruise control
Post by: buckers on 27 July 2008, 18:09:21
i've just bought a 2.2 manual sport and after two elite models i miss the cruise control. is it possible to fit easily?
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: jonathanh on 27 July 2008, 19:25:58
yep, need stalk, brake switch, clutch switch (may be fitted anyway if a manual) and a chat with a tech2
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 27 July 2008, 20:05:14
Should just need the stalk.......worth trying it first to see if it works without giving the stealer money for the tech2 chat  :y
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: MutantCav on 27 July 2008, 20:07:47
Would the cruise control unit for a v6 pre facelift work ok with a 2.2 facelift model? If you do need a control box have one here nice and cheap :)
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 27 July 2008, 20:14:02
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Would the cruise control unit for a v6 pre facelift work ok with a 2.2 facelift model? If you do need a control box have one here nice and cheap :)

You dont need anything apart from the stalk and to make sure the brake/clutch(if manual) switch is there......which they should be for a 2.2 and to make sure the ECU knows it got cruise fitted(hence the tech2 needed)

2.2/2.6/3.2 are drive by wire (ie electronically controlled) and hence no need for other throttle additions  :y
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: Proz on 27 July 2008, 21:14:05
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Would the cruise control unit for a v6 pre facelift work ok with a 2.2 facelift model? If you do need a control box have one here nice and cheap :)

You dont need anything apart from the stalk and to make sure the brake/clutch(if manual) switch is there......which they should be for a 2.2 and to make sure the ECU knows it got cruise fitted(hence the tech2 needed)

2.2/2.6/3.2 are drive by wire (ie electronically controlled) and hence no need for other throttle additions  :y

I have a 2.2 auto 2002 CD .... im interested in fitting cruise as well ... if i read correctly all i need is the stalk and a wee chat to tech 2 .... is that correct and where do i get the stalk from ??
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 27 July 2008, 21:24:18
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Would the cruise control unit for a v6 pre facelift work ok with a 2.2 facelift model? If you do need a control box have one here nice and cheap :)

You dont need anything apart from the stalk and to make sure the brake/clutch(if manual) switch is there......which they should be for a 2.2 and to make sure the ECU knows it got cruise fitted(hence the tech2 needed)

2.2/2.6/3.2 are drive by wire (ie electronically controlled) and hence no need for other throttle additions  :y

I have a 2.2 auto 2002 CD .... im interested in fitting cruise as well ... if i read correctly all i need is the stalk and a wee chat to tech 2 .... is that correct and where do i get the stalk from ??

Correct  :y

Either scrappy or dealer.........from dealers about £30ish

Then about £45-50 for tech2 at dealer (if it doesnt work.....ie not already enabled)

Tho tech2 work will be cheaper if you bump into TB or MDTM  :y
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: Proz on 27 July 2008, 21:30:01
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Would the cruise control unit for a v6 pre facelift work ok with a 2.2 facelift model? If you do need a control box have one here nice and cheap :)

You dont need anything apart from the stalk and to make sure the brake/clutch(if manual) switch is there......which they should be for a 2.2 and to make sure the ECU knows it got cruise fitted(hence the tech2 needed)

2.2/2.6/3.2 are drive by wire (ie electronically controlled) and hence no need for other throttle additions  :y

I have a 2.2 auto 2002 CD .... im interested in fitting cruise as well ... if i read correctly all i need is the stalk and a wee chat to tech 2 .... is that correct and where do i get the stalk from ??

Either scrappy or dealer.........from dealers about £30ish

Then about £45-50 for tech2 at dealer (if it doesnt work.....ie not already enabled)

Tho tech2 work will be cheaper if you bump into TB or MDTM  :y
Mmm its very tempting .... ive seen a few stalks on flea bay from £13 used to £30 new ....i'll assume its just an easy job to sawp the stalks over  :-/ ...  just a pity i dont stay near anyone with the little machine :y
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: TheBoy on 28 July 2008, 20:48:17
2.2 just needs stalk, and a chat with Tech2.  Never come across a non CDX 2.2 with cruise enabled in ecu.
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: Proz on 28 July 2008, 21:26:48
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2.2 just needs stalk, and a chat with Tech2.  Never come across a non CDX 2.2 with cruise enabled in ecu.

Ive ordered the new stalk ... so when i comes i'll fit it and go see Mr VX :y
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: Proz on 30 July 2008, 13:20:37
Ok i've fitted my new stalk today  :y ... phoned round a few dealers to have it enabled ... 2 out of 3 said it could be done but one said its a hit or miss and possibly would not work on my car ??  ...unfortunatly the one who said it may not work was the cheapest to have tech 2 session  :-/
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: Proz on 30 July 2008, 15:40:40
Well im booked in tomorrow for a half hour session on the magic machine to get my cruise activated .... hope it works fine  :-/
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: markey mark on 30 July 2008, 15:43:48
fit it you might already have it enabled matey !!  :y
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: Proz on 30 July 2008, 16:04:46
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fit it you might already have it enabled matey !!  :y
I did fit it earlier today and went out for a run and tried it .... didnt seem to work alas ..... lights , indicators all work fine though ...so looks like i need to pay for the machine  :y
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: tunnie on 30 July 2008, 16:40:39
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Ok i've fitted my new stalk today  :y ... phoned round a few dealers to have it enabled ... 2 out of 3 said it could be done but one said its a hit or miss and possibly would not work on my car ??  ...unfortunatly the one who said it may not work was the cheapest to have tech 2 session  :-/

Useless bloody dealers, full of idiots.
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: markey mark on 30 July 2008, 17:20:00
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Ok i've fitted my new stalk today  :y ... phoned round a few dealers to have it enabled ... 2 out of 3 said it could be done but one said its a hit or miss and possibly would not work on my car ??  ...unfortunatly the one who said it may not work was the cheapest to have tech 2 session  :-/

Useless bloody dealers, full of idiots.

say it as it is tunnie !! ;D ;D
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: TheBoy on 30 July 2008, 20:34:14
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Well im booked in tomorrow for a half hour session on the magic machine to get my cruise activated .... hope it works fine  :-/
Diags > Year > Omega > Engine > Y22XE

Confirm > Comfirm.

At Menu, Programming > Program Variant

Modify, highlight Cruise Control (that will say Not Present) and press enter.

Tech2 will error at this point.

Plug Tech2 into TIS PC, and click Security Access, and follow steps to get Level 2 and Level 3 authorisation.

Plug back into car, repaet all steps above, (now when enter pressed, it will say Cruise Control Present), then press Program.

Once programmed, go to Live Data, and ensure you can see both brake switches activate, clutch switch activate (if applicable), and all 3 cruise buttons press.  


Job done
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: TheBoy on 30 July 2008, 20:35:32
Thats from memory, so apologies if slightly different
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: Proz on 30 July 2008, 21:10:15
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Well im booked in tomorrow for a half hour session on the magic machine to get my cruise activated .... hope it works fine  :-/
Diags > Year > Omega > Engine > Y22XE

Confirm > Comfirm.

At Menu, Programming > Program Variant

Modify, highlight Cruise Control (that will say Not Present) and press enter.

Tech2 will error at this point.

Plug Tech2 into TIS PC, and click Security Access, and follow steps to get Level 2 and Level 3 authorisation.

Plug back into car, repaet all steps above, (now when enter pressed, it will say Cruise Control Present), then press Program.

Once programmed, go to Live Data, and ensure you can see both brake switches activate, clutch switch activate (if applicable), and all 3 cruise buttons press.  


Job done

Its a Vx dealer thats doing it so i just hope they are as knowlegable as you are  :y.... maybe i should print out your instructions for them  ;D
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: CaptainZok on 30 July 2008, 22:09:04
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Well im booked in tomorrow for a half hour session on the magic machine to get my cruise activated .... hope it works fine  :-/
Diags > Year > Omega > Engine > Y22XE

Confirm > Comfirm.

At Menu, Programming > Program Variant

Modify, highlight Cruise Control (that will say Not Present) and press enter.

Tech2 will error at this point.

Plug Tech2 into TIS PC, and click Security Access, and follow steps to get Level 2 and Level 3 authorisation.

Plug back into car, repaet all steps above, (now when enter pressed, it will say Cruise Control Present), then press Program.

Once programmed, go to Live Data, and ensure you can see both brake switches activate, clutch switch activate (if applicable), and all 3 cruise buttons press.  


Job done

Its a Vx dealer thats doing it so i just hope they are as knowlegable as you are  :y.... maybe i should print out your instructions for them  ;D
Add take a bite of your banana between each line, should give the chimp a fighting chance then. ;D ;D
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: Harison213 on 30 July 2008, 23:18:11
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Well im booked in tomorrow for a half hour session on the magic machine to get my cruise activated .... hope it works fine  :-/
Diags > Year > Omega > Engine > Y22XE

Confirm > Comfirm.

At Menu, Programming > Program Variant

Modify, highlight Cruise Control (that will say Not Present) and press enter.

Tech2 will error at this point.

Plug Tech2 into TIS PC, and click Security Access, and follow steps to get Level 2 and Level 3 authorisation.

Plug back into car, repaet all steps above, (now when enter pressed, it will say Cruise Control Present), then press Program.

Once programmed, go to Live Data, and ensure you can see both brake switches activate, clutch switch activate (if applicable), and all 3 cruise buttons press.  


Job done

Its a Vx dealer thats doing it so i just hope they are as knowlegable as you are  :y.... maybe i should print out your instructions for them  ;D

I bet they aren't. When I was looking to do it on my car (53reg 2.2 CD) I called in 3 dealers, all said not possible! I even printed a thread and showed it to one, they said it might be possible but you could damage the ecu and we won't take any responsibillities. They were also looking to charge for an hour not half.

There are 2 people here with tech2 who could do it for you at a fraction of price plus they know what they're doing. I got my stalk from http://www.leavalleymotors.co.uk for £20.
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: alexandjen on 31 July 2008, 07:25:26


[/quote]I bet they aren't. When I was looking to do it on my car (53reg 2.2 CD) I called in 3 dealers, all said not possible! I even printed a thread and showed it to one, they said it might be possible but you could damage the ecu and we won't take any responsibillities. They were also looking to charge for an hour not half.

There are 2 people here with tech2 who could do it for you at a fraction of price plus they know what they're doing. I got my stalk from http://www.leavalleymotors.co.uk for £20.[/quote]

Where did you get yours enabled then?
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: Harison213 on 31 July 2008, 08:41:20
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I bet they aren't. When I was looking to do it on my car (53reg 2.2 CD) I called in 3 dealers, all said not possible! I even printed a thread and showed it to one, they said it might be possible but you could damage the ecu and we won't take any responsibillities. They were also looking to charge for an hour not half.

There are 2 people here with tech2 who could do it for you at a fraction of price plus they know what they're doing. I got my stalk from http://www.leavalleymotors.co.uk for £20.[/quote]

Where did you get yours enabled then?
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Mark enabled it for me at a meet. As you're in Kent, there's another meet usually every month or couple of months in Blue Water. It's organized by vvoc.com. I think the tech2 guy there is called Mark too (check their website).
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: Proz on 31 July 2008, 10:34:02
Well thats it activated and working fine  :y.... but he said the indicator light on the dash to tell you cruise is on isnt working .... is there such a bulb on the CD model .... doesnt look like it to me ?
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: hotel21 on 31 July 2008, 10:35:04
There is no lamp on the dash.......   ;)
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: Proz on 31 July 2008, 10:36:55
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There is no lamp on the dash.......   ;)

I didnt think so either .... of course he helpfully suggested taking the dash out to check the " bulb " , which i declined as i would imagine that would have cost a lot for nothing  ;D
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: Debs. on 31 July 2008, 12:50:18
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There is no lamp on the dash.......   ;)

I didnt think so either .... of course he helpfully suggested taking the dash out to check the " bulb " , which i declined as i would imagine that would have cost a lot for nothing  ;D

>:( Oh that kind of thing makes me very-angry; I wonder how many less 'savvy' people that chap has cost BIG money with his 'helpfulness'!  >:(
Title: Re: cruise control
Post by: jonathanh on 31 July 2008, 13:06:44
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Well thats it activated and working fine  :y.... but he said the indicator light on the dash to tell you cruise is on isnt working .... is there such a bulb on the CD model .... doesnt look like it to me ?

Others have said it BUT, if he had read the manual or been at least a bit familiar with meega and cruise control he would have know it!  I guess it he had taken the dash out to find a non existant bulb he really couldn't have charged you.  At least it works that's what counts in the end.  Do make a mental note not to trust anything that dealer tells you...