Aftermarket Fitment Of Cruise Control...

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  1. Graham RMS Moderator

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    Anyone on her fitted cruise to a mk5 astra per chance?

    What I want to know is:

    What parts does one need
    Is the wiring loom pre installed so its plug and play
    How much are vauxhall for the reprogramming of the cim unit
    Hiw much would the bits come to

    I've read up lightly and think I know roughly what's required but want to get it as gospel from mechanic or diy fitment please

    Car is an 06 astra 1.7cdti

    Thanks
    GC
    Graham, Jul 16, 2011
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  2. Jas Lad RMS Regular

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    Do you really think NI warrents the hassle? lol
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  3. Graham RMS Moderator

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    The miles I do I could justify it yes, and especially handy in lower speed limit areas, ie, bangor to belfast that I drive a lot and constantly find myself above the limit.

    From what I read before it should be do-able under 150quid which isn't too bad for the pleasure and the fact I keep my cars a long while :)
    Graham, Jul 16, 2011
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  4. worky RMS Regular

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    Have a quick look and check if both clutch and brake switches are present. If they are then just pick up the stalk for about £30 and plug it in.

    Then its about 3 different setting changes within the ECU which can be done from Tech2 etc.

    Should cost less that £80 including stalk purchase if you car has both switches which it should.
    worky, Jul 16, 2011
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  5. Graham RMS Moderator

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    Are they electrical switches at the top end of the pedal dude?
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  6. worky RMS Regular

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  7. m00k RMS Regular

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    Yeah shud be doable for much less than £150...

    Used to be plug n play with the older models then they changed it to needin switched on with ecu but that shud be able to be done cheap enuff too, bronks cousin is a vaux mechanic and has the computer bits and bobs
    m00k, Jul 16, 2011
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  8. Gambit RMS Regular

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    i used to think cruise control was just a gimmick for countries that warranted massive long distance cruising, then i had a lend of a work audi for a weekend, now a total convert to cruise control!

    thats cheap as chips/bargain to retrofit into your astra (y)
    Gambit, Jul 16, 2011
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  9. Graham RMS Moderator

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    i may need to talk to this cousin ;)
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  10. worky RMS Regular

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    If you need the instructions of what needs updated in the ECU give me a shout
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  11. Graham RMS Moderator

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    your soda's cousin then worky?
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  12. worky RMS Regular

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    Nope just activated cruise control in the past, I can give you the instructions if you find someone that has vauxcom or access to a tech2.
    worky, Jul 16, 2011
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  13. Graham RMS Moderator

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    aha, got you.

    thanks
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  14. andy_gdon RMS Regular

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    Buy the stalk off eBay and fit it yourself. Have you checked for the clutch switch? There was a boy in ballyrobert used to do it for us for 30quid. 60quid had the stalk purchased and tech2'd to my burg!
    andy_gdon, Jul 16, 2011
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  15. Graham RMS Moderator

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    which ballyrobert ?
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  16. m00k RMS Regular

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    also i dunno bout the newer stuff but wi older bits the vectra astra and omega stuff was the same and some of the clutch and brake switches were available from the motor factors for under ten quid
    m00k, Jul 16, 2011
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  17. Lyons RMS Regular

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    What a ridiculous statement. I'd never do without cruise now, it's fantastic.
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  18. stevieturbo RMS Regular

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    Do most modern vauxhalls have this ( 2006 ) ? Would like it for my van. If it really is that easy and cheap. Where would the wiring connector be ?
    stevieturbo, Jul 16, 2011
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  19. worky RMS Regular

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    If you have both switches i.e. clutch and brake then it can be programmed in easily with just the stalk. Have a look at the post above showing how to check for both switches.
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  20. stevieturbo RMS Regular

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    Nearly all modern cars have both brake and clutch switches, as does my van. Will have a read at it later. Cheers
    stevieturbo, Jul 16, 2011
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  21. Graham RMS Moderator

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    If you don't have the clutch switch the wiring is taped up below or in round the clocks, it need unwrapped and dropped down. I'll get a look at mine tomorrow at some point.

    Some may not have the wiring for clutch switch (very rare) but if not it's a more complicated job breaking into main ecu wiring and stuff.

    This is all from a guide on vaux forum
    Graham, Jul 17, 2011
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  22. Boydie RMS Regular

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    I use my cruise all the time. Retro fitted it and love it!
    Boydie, Jul 17, 2011
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  23. Broomy RMS Regular

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    Think all diesels have both switch & wiring mate, I retro-fitted my own with the stalk from eBay & got Ballyrobert to activate it via tech2 for £20, mine is an '08 1.7 astra cdti & all I needed was the stalk, paper clip to release the old stalk & tech 2.

    http://www.astraownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?t=39532&highlight=cruise control thread
    Broomy, Jul 18, 2011
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  24. Souleh RMS Regular

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    my 01 coupe has it, retro fitted! :)

    Love it and use it daily - Its great for those roads where you dont trust yourself not to creep over 30 etc too
    Souleh, Jul 18, 2011
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  25. DaddyC RMS Moderator

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    Does cruise control not eat more fuel tho cause of all the upping and braking it does? Suppose some drivers are no better mind...

    Your game Graham, your game lol...
    DaddyC, Jul 19, 2011
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