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  • Cruise Control
    Historical mailing list - Mark Smith
    Fri, 11 Aug 2000 15:12:23 EDT
    My friend is looking to add cruise to a 90 GL. Is this difficult? Does anyone on the list know where he can obtain...
  • FS: Cruise control on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
    Wed, 17 Jul 2002 18:27:45 -0500
    Has anyone else seen these one size fits all cruise control kits? not mine: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item...
  • Cruise Control (was New to List)
    Historical mailing list - Leigh Ann Zaolino
    Thu, 10 Nov 2005 21:15:15 -0500
    We have the Bentley bible and did all the tests... cruise control unit located behind the glove box seems to be the problem. Anyone...
  • replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control problems
    Historical mailing list - Don Spence
    Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:50:03 -0700
    ...On 10-Dec-07, at 1:34 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control problems >
  • instrument cluster question
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:01:35 -0800
    Can an instrument cluster (foil) that it set up for cruise control be used in a vehicle that does not have cruise control? Does...
  • New Years VW Van Cruise In PDX
    Historical mailing list - Danny C.
    Mon, 1 Feb 2010 21:24:51 -0800
    I would like to get all the VW Vans here in Portland Oregon (surrounding area)�together and try and plan a cruise on one...
  • Anyone bored? Wanna install a cruise control for me?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:44:48 -0700
    I have been planning for a couple years to install the Audiovox cruise control into Mellow Yellow (1.9, AT), lacking only one bit...
  • Cruise control value
    Historical mailing list - MF
    Mon, 26 Feb 2001 23:48:59 -0500
    Any ideas on the value of the cruise contol components from a 91? Is the whole system just the switches on the steering column...
  • Re: erratic cruise control
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Mon, 6 Apr 2020 13:42:55 -0700
    ...erratic cruise control > > hi all, > > the cruise control on my 1988 tintop 2.1 wbx acts erratic ... some time it > works some time it...
  • Re: Cruise Control
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 11 Apr 2003 10:52:55 -0400
    > Has anyone added cruise to their Vanagon? I bought something off Ebay that > I thought was a cruise control set for the Vanagon-turned...
  • Zemco Cruise Control, out of business?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Feb 1997 16:51:58 +0200
    ...Spielberger GmbH Huber-Jakl-Weg 8 D-83395 Freilassing Germany about cruise controls and others. The cruise control includes following items: AP 150 Basic...
  • Cruise Control Troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Thu, 26 Apr 2001 12:47:34 -1000
    Speaking of cruise control... I've read the manual and played with my cc, but can't seem to figure out how to "coast...
  • Re: Cruise Control
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:14:48 -0700
    ...Aftermarket Cruise Control I had the Audiovox CSS100 installed and it is perfect, absolutely without problems. And much similar than the factory setup. And...
  • Re: Cruise Control Speed Sensor
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sat, 10 Nov 2001 21:10:53 -0800
    ...Replacing the switch fixed the intermittent cruise control. Todd '88 Westy Bob Stevens wrote: > > > Don't know the answer to that one Noel...but...
  • Re: Audiovox ccs100 cruise control
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 25 Jul 2006 15:28:23 -0400
    ...If I have to downshift it kicks the cruise control out whereas magnets would see no difference in axle speed. If I have to...
  • I wanna hook up my cruise control!
    Historical mailing list - Route87
    Sun, 17 May 1998 11:14:02 EDT
    ...My cruise control is dc'd. Where the most common place to look to hook it back up? I spend my life on the...
  • Parting out silver---Have problems with >wolfsburg@centuryinter.net<
    Historical mailing list - Budding Rose
    Tue, 28 Jul 1998 09:36:59 -0400
    Floyd Truscot-- Have interest in Cruise control (if Factory or VW) No interest in after market Cruise. Thanx -- Bud Yandell 84 Westy-- Anyone who...
  • cruise control
    Historical mailing list - Grenon, Jerome
    Mon, 1 May 2000 10:53:03 -0400
    hi everybody i have a cruise control from a 87 golf and i want to install it on my westy diesel 82 is it...
  • cruise control speedometer sensor
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Mon, 25 Oct 2004 22:58:15 -0700
    Anyone know where to find an OEM-style cruise control speedometer sensor? Building a trip computer and thought I'd see how the old...
  • Cruise control installation costs?
    Historical mailing list - Donald Adams
    Wed, 15 Jun 2005 20:57:14 -0700
    I see audiovox generic cruise control systems on Ebay for under $100. Has anyone had one of these installed by their mechanic? How much...
  • Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 29 May 2006 19:00:27 -0700
    ...Audiovox Cruise Mine, that works perfect, is installed with the magnet pickup at the wheel. Try that, it should work. A;so pay carefull...
  • scary cruise control
    Historical mailing list - Jay Fitzgerald
    Sun, 11 May 1997 15:12:46 -0600
    Hello all, I just installed an "Equus" brand cruise control in my '87 syncro camper. The problem is this- when the clutch is pushed...
  • Re: cruise control speedometer sensor
    Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
    Tue, 26 Oct 2004 09:21:05 -0400
    ...cruise control speedometer sensor Anyone know where to find an OEM-style cruise control speedometer sensor? Building a trip computer and thought I'd...
  • RE: Q's about your cruise control installation
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Tue, 31 Dec 1996 14:23:08 -0700
    ...Q's about your cruise control installation Fred, 1) It sounds like the Equus is a descendant of the cruise which I like best...
  • '90 GL Cruise Control
    Historical mailing list - Jon B
    Mon, 5 Oct 1998 12:35:51 -0700
    Hello all, Could I get one of you to give me a brief conceptual explanation of how cruise controls work. I have always wondered...
  • Re: cruise control - aargh!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 22 Jun 1999 09:08:58 EDT
    ...Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16 PS My factory cruise on my '91 Carat works really well even on hills.
  • Re: Speaking of Cruise Control...
    Historical mailing list - James V
    Mon, 31 Oct 2005 19:49:16 -0800
    ...http://three91.com/vanagon/lis/cruisecontrol/IMG_1482.JPG http://three91.com/vanagon/lis/cruisecontrol/IMG_1483.JPG http://three91.com/vanagon/lis/cruisecontrol...
  • Re: Starter woes
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:25:46 -0500
    ...My current driver is the first that I have had with AT and factory cruise. Since I would like to add a relay, I...
  • Re: NVC-Cruise Recomendations
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:30:23 -0600
    ...I have never > shopped for cruises and thought maybe a listmember could save me a little > time. Thanks. > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL Weekender...
  • Is there an aftermarket cruise control for an 86GL?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Root
    Fri, 11 Feb 2000 13:41:26 EST
    Hello list, one of my non-list friends is looking for an aftermarket cruise control for his 86 GL. Does anyone know if there...
  • RE: Aftermarket Cruise Questions
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 03 Jun 1997 07:35 -0600 (MDT)
    ...It's not a problem with the cruise control system. As it was explained to me, when the cruise control is operating, the throttle...
  • Cruise Control - Stock vs. Aftermarket
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:53:19 -0400
    ...I expect to be driving anywhere from 4-10 hours a day so I think having the comfort of the cruise control will really...
  • Vanagon Cruise Control Installation
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Sat, 23 Nov 2002 07:08:07 -0800
    I finally completed the documentation of the installation and operation of my Audiovox cruise control unit. It is currently hosted at the following location...
  • cruise control
    Historical mailing list - Mike Boland
    Wed, 29 May 2002 16:22:00 -0500
    hi all seen few mail about people seeking / asking how much trouble it is to instal cruise control in vanagon.. well here a factory...
  • Re: Cruise Control
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:59:35 -0700
    ...Aftermarket Cruise Control I had the Audiovox CSS100 installed and it is perfect, absolutely without problems. And much similar than the factory setup. And...
  • Re: Broken factory cruise on '90 syncro
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Thu, 26 Jan 2006 14:05:45 -0800
    Fixing my cruise is on my own 'to do' list, but fairly far down as it's not something that affects me much at...
  • Re: Cruise control
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sat, 6 Sep 2008 10:04:21 -0700
    dear cruising jim have you done any diagnostics on the cruise parts such as the switch at your brake peddle which tells the cruise...
  • Re: Switch to LED lighting
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:46:06 -0700
    I mention it.......about cruise control and LED brake lights , because .. Marco of BusLabs in Berkely just had a challenging deal fixing cruise control...
  • Re: (no subject)
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Fri, 16 Nov 2001 14:36:54 -0800
    ...Mine vibrated loose and voila, no cruise control. bmc :) "Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...." > From: Mervyn Readman <Themervino...
  • Re: Throttle Stuck Wide Open Leaving Me Stranded in Boise Idaho
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:04:41 -0500
    ...My logic for saying "Cruise control" is ... we don't normally give any throttle when starting the engine ... certainly not full throttle. It wasn...
  • cruise control on an air cooled westy
    Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
    Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:46:20 +0000
    Has anyone ever put a cruise control on an air cooled westy? Is it even possible? I'm sure it would be pointless in...
  • Re: VW buy & sell / swap web page - READ ME!
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 9 Feb 1997 14:00:19 -0500 (EST)
    ...People who cruise the streets in old VW's obviously love to cruise the web to! PLease send me the address. hope to hear...
  • cruise control doesn't
    Historical mailing list - John Silverman
    Tue, 11 Apr 2000 13:50:04 -0600
    After having the head gaskets repaired (w/o new heads, mechanic said the originals were fine), the cruise control doesn't work?? Don't...
  • Cruise Control Afterfit?
    Historical mailing list - River Clan
    Sat, 20 May 2006 21:12:27 -0700
    What has been the consensus on retrofit cruise control on an 87 GL? Stock stuff work? Could I be so lucky that all the...
  • Crown Point Cruise Photos
    Historical mailing list - Danny C.
    Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:34:53 -0800
    Here are a few pics we took today at the cruise. Thanks to all who came. We had a blast and the weather was...
  • Re: Cruise Control for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:23:31 -0700
    With any vehicle I've ever had with cruise control, my miles per gallon drop when I use it. So far, I've had...
  • Re: Cruise Control
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Mon, 5 Oct 2020 10:26:52 -0700
    It could be Specific Cruise Systems is a supplier to other aftermarket cruise control makers such as Rostra, Dakota etc... so you have to...
  • Re: Need Help - WTB Aftermarket Cruise Control
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 12 Feb 2006 21:18:35 EST
    ...I want to add cruise > control to my 1987 Westy with a manual transmission. Which one does everyone > recommend? Which ones have you had...
  • Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
    Historical mailing list - boroko
    Sun, 8 Jun 2003 16:36:12 -0500
    Hi Z, The most common trouble that I have had with the cruise is the vacuum switches that contact the pedals not being held...
  • Re: cruise control module
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 27 Apr 2015 03:08:31 -0400
    ...hi all, could anyone please tell me where's the location of the cruise control module (the rectangle aluminum box) - '90 Carat thanks in...
  • Additional questions ... trip x-country is going great but...
    Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
    Tue, 10 Jul 2001 17:01:04 -0400
    ...It seems the cruise control causes lots of unwanted behaviour...... When going 60 or so and I slow down quickly the oil light would...
  • Re: Woodward (Detroit) Dream Cruise?
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:56:48 -0700
    ...Woodward (Detroit) Dream Cruise? Hello List, There is a contingency of VW's represented at this cruise. I wondered if anyone else planned on...
  • Re: Switch to LED lighting
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 2 Jul 2010 15:59:38 -0400
    At 03:28 PM 7/2/2010 Friday, Jay lefstein wrote: >Why/how would led lights confuse the cruise?? If a particular cruise control...
  • Re: cruise controll
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
    Sun, 18 Oct 1998 08:18:35 EDT
    ...When driving up hill, that small cannister could not maintain enough vacuum to mantain the cruise speed. So I extended that cannister to the...
  • Re: Switch to LED lighting??
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 4 Jul 2010 15:56:23 -0700
    ...Switch to LED lighting > > "Guessing LED 'fools' the Cruise Control that brakes have not been > applied yet." > > and, > > "If a particular cruise control setup...
  • Re: cruise control - aargh!
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Tue, 22 Jun 1999 10:02:36 +0200
    Hi Jim and all you other cruise controllers, On Fri, 1999-06-18 10:43:55 -0500, Jim Fritz wrote: > ... > Basically it works. Turn...
  • Michigan Vanagons.... Woodward Dream Cruise this Saturday
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:11:14 -0400
    Are any of you attending the Woodward Dream Cruise on Aug 15th. in Detroit! It is a cool event, and a great place to...
  • Re: MPG Survey Results
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Tue, 24 Mar 1998 00:33:53 -0600
    ...If you have a gentle foot, and your bunions don't wear out, you can actually achieve better mileage without a cruise, as you...
  • Cruise Control Mystery
    Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
    Fri, 12 Apr 2002 10:00:44 -0500
    Folks, Yesterday after work I ran through the Bentley's flow chart of "how to diagnose your cruise control." Every test worked exactly as...
  • Re: Adding Cruise Control
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:48:37 -0800
    ...Audiovox CCS100 Cruise Control I have one installed on my '90 Westy automatic and it has been working great for 12 years now. BTW...