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• Re: Fuel consumption
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:58:24 -1000
  ...I always figured cruise control would give the best possible gas mileage since there is almost no variation in the speed. Isn't a...
• Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
  Sun, 27 Sep 2020 18:23:43 -0500
  Hey Friends I have a old cruise control unit that came out of my 91 Westy when I rebuilt it. It wasn’t working...
• Re: cruise control on an air cooled westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 10:57:22 -0800
  ...cruise control on an air cooled westy Has anyone ever put a cruise control on an air cooled westy? Is it even possible? I...
• Need Speedo
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 13:33:17 -0500
  I am looking for a Speedometer for a 90 Vanagon GL with Cruise Control. I can use any speedometer from '86-91 as long...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 07:12:25 -0700
  ...I Love My New Cruise Control (Long) Jason, I, too, have the Audiovox CCS 100 cruise control, but have been frustrated with getting proper...
• re: Cruise control for '80-82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 19 Dec 95 23:48:44 CST
  ...Box 55303 performance analysis computers, Portland, OR 97238 cruise controls, security systems (360) 896-4828 joel
• even tho it's friday
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 06:56:24 -0700
  does anybody know if syncros ever came with cruise control? and is so do all the 1000 speedo's come with the plug in...
• Re: Tried this cruise control?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 09:37:56 -0700
  ...Installing the Audiovox Cruise Mike, I'll take a picture of the install on my '90 and send it to you (or post for...
• Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 19:06:30 -0700
  ...Troubleshooting cruise control OK, The stock Cruise control takes it's speed reading from the back of the Speedometer. A reluctance pick-up is...
• Re: cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 16:17:58 -0500
  ...It's a cone shaped rubber unit that had developed a leak and therefore the cruise control wouldn't work anymore. It was simple...
• Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 16:36:12 -0500
  ...Troubleshooting cruise control > What do folks recommend? > > I verified that the column switch is working properly. > As well, I checked the wiring at the...
• Re: Broken factory cruise on '90 syncro
  Historical mailing list - Andy Highland
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 13:44:24 -0800
  ...functioning cruise-control. >> Does anyone have experience with this? What would it cost for a >> complete diagnosis/repair of factory cruise-control, worst-case...
• Re: That Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:27:12 -0400
  I recently installed an Equus 9000-B cruise control in my '85 Westy 4 speed. It is very similar to the Audiovox. I installed...
• Re: Vanagon + LED Brake Lights + AudioVox CCS-100
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 6 May 2020 16:26:54 -0700
  ...The purple wire from the cruise control servo must be connected to the positive side of your brake switch. Normally the rear brake switch...
• Adding Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 20 Dec 2018 01:50:57 +0000
  ...Adding Cruise Control   I've been very happy with the "old school" (that is using manifold vacuum for the servo) Audiovox CCS100 cruise control...
• Cruise control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 13:25:32 -0500
  Well, once more into the breech!!!!! Seems the cruise control on both of my vans - ol' Red (88 GL) and Big Blue (91 Carat...
• After Market Cruise?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 17:39:34 EDT
  Hi All, Does anyone have any experience, installing Cruise Control into a non-cruise Van? What is the best way, Vacuum (stock) or electrical...
• Re: Cruise Control Speed Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 14:23:13 -0600
  Anybody want a Dana Corportation control head for a cruise control for 20$ us.? (that is the behind the dash mounted unit I speak...
• Looking for Cruise Control parts
  Historical mailing list - jthomas2
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 12:41:37 -0700
  Anyone know where I can find a "purple" regulator box for my cruise control. I bought and installed it (myself) 4 years ago, from...
• Re: Cheap cruise -- any good?
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 20 Sep 94 11:40:20 EDT
  I've put JCWitless cruise control on two cars, neither of them VW, and found them to be at least the equal of original...
• Re: Where to mount the cruise control control pad
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 23:51:57 -0700
  Mine is on the blank spot , bottom right of dash below the emergency blinker switch. Works great there
• Re: CRUISE CONTROL
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 2 Sep 2023 11:24:23 -0400
  Speaking of Cruise Control. I have a system that was added to my 84. It worked before I got the van. Only used for...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:15:58 -0400
  ...Cruise Control > RE: Audiovox CSS100 and AT > As I said before, with my automatic mine was installed with the magnet > pickup and that has...
• Re: Vanagon factory cruise control system... install resource?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:42:20 EST
  In a message dated 2/20/07 9:05:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, steeles@HORIZONVIEW.NET writes: > I have an entire cruise control...
• Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:08:12 -0700
  ...Mark miguel pacheco wrote: > Wondering if any of the Rabbits shared cruise control parts with the > Vanagon.....as in the switch on the blinker...
• Re: Led Brake lamps and audiovox cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 10 Aug 2013 22:51:51 -0400
  How is the cruise control connected to the brake light circuit? Larry A. On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 7:43 PM, WILLIAM WITZ...
• Re: '80 vanagon camper for $5000 - is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 14:39:56 -0700
  ...Nothing about cruise control puts a "strain" on an engine. The cruise control is not a VW item (VW didn't offer cruise control...
• Re: crusie control
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 04:23:49 EST
  In a message dated 3/1/01 5:19:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, dmoroughan@ATOMIC.NET writes: > how much is the cruise control...
• Re: Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 12:25:14 -0800
  ...Cruise control intermittent problem You might try adding an accumulator to the vacuum line, a vacuum reservoir so to speak. I ordered on from...
• Re: Criuse Control
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 22:09:55 EST
  In a message dated 12/2/02 5:34:40 PM, JShattuck3@AOL.COM writes: << The local Rostra Dealer told me their cruise control...
• Re: Cruise control issues
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 20 May 2009 12:33:37 -0400
  ...Cruise control issues My cruise had not been working for a while now. When I set the cruise I feel it kick in through...
• Cruise Control Vendors
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 23:48:15 +0000
  Mike, The cruise control I got is manufactured by Rostra Precision Controls, Inc. Here is their technical service number 910-277-1828 http://www...
• Re: cruise control on an air cooled westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 13 Dec 2014 11:36:10 -0800
  ...cruise control on an air cooled westy > > *"I had an air-cooled westy, and enjoyed it quite a bit. However, every * *morning there was...
• Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 18:42:53 -0500
  OK, The stock Cruise control takes it's speed reading from the back of the Speedometer. A reluctance pick-up is screwed into the...
• Cheap cruise -- any good?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Sep 94 9:41:44 EDT
  I think cruise control would be nice for my '87 Westy. I see them advertised (JC Whitney, Canadian Tire) for around $100. This seems...
• 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...
• Re: cruise control trouble shooting
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:02:47 -0700
  ...did you remember to put the ignition in the "on" position? And did you slide the cruise control switch to it's respective on...
• Mostly Cruise Control, some shrubs
  Historical mailing list - hosel
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 08:54:33 -0400
  Hey John, One of the things I want to add to my 90' GL is Cruise Control if its not too big of a...
• Re: Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - J \"Westy\"
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 14:11:38 -0600
  I love cruise control - especially in the Vanagon: at nearly 6'3", my ankle gets tired of holding my foot up on the pedal...
• Re: Cruise control advice
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 20:29:29 EDT
  I bought an Audiovox cruise control from Jean Claude Whitnay. It works fine up to about 75 mph (measured with GPS ). It doesnt seem...
• Re: cruise control
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 15:36:46 -0500
  ...It's a cone shaped rubber unit that had developed a leak and therefore the cruise control wouldn't work anymore. It was simple...
• Re: your opinion please - part 2
  Historical mailing list - Wendell Hovey
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 07:52:19 -0600
  I had an aftermarket cruise control installed on my 86 Syncro around 1987 or 88. It has the electronics and sensors so that if...
• Re: aftermarket cruise control?? '91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 12:28:40 -0600
  "JOHNSON,DAVID (HP-Vancouver,ex1)" wrote: > Looking for pointers, your recommendations, etc, for installing > aftermarket cruise control on a '91 Vanagon GL. Local VW...
• Re: don't use cruise control in the rain?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 08:55:02 -0700
  ...Duh!! (Notice I didn't mention 'Correct Tires For Driving In The Rain') BUT I do think that blaming the cruise control, especially in...
• 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: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Jason Simpson
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 23:12:28 -0700
  Got the Audiovox CCS100 cruise control system working well today! To recap, I have the 4-speed manual transmission in my '84 Westy, and...
• Re: Cruise Control - Slow to engage?
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 08:58:27 -0700
  ...My 90 Carat's factory cruise takes about 3 seconds of holding the button to engage. Was weird at first, but I use it...
• Re: Which cruise control for '91 Vanagon with manual transmission and Subie engine
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:18:52 -0700
  I'm a big fan of the electric GoWesty kit - https://gowesty.com/products/gowesty-cruise-control, but it's a lot more expensive...
• FS: OEM cruise control setup for vanagon, and OEM power window setup for vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:35:07 EDT
  ...complete cruise control system. includes all wiring, rear vac pump, linkage, relay, front wiring harness, vac tube to pedal, pedal switches, turn signal wiper...
• Re: Cruise Control not working
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 13:13:43 -0800
  The cruise control is not complex, and it is covered in my Bentley manual. There are two systems at work here: 1. Vacuum - Check...
• 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...
• 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...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 21:20:21 -0800
  ...Todd '88 Westy george jannini wrote: ><< My cruise control just quit. I checked the fuse which controls same >along with the A/C, power...
• factory cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Wed, 30 Dec 1998 19:51:02 -0600
  Volks, After many helpful posts from members of the list regarding cruise controls from other auto manufacturers that will fit my Westy, I've...
• JCW and cruise control info plus Equss s
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 09 Jan 1997 15:30:00 -0500 (EST)
  If you've been following the cruise updates lately, I have some more general information. Today I called JCW about their cruise controls. If...
• 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: Cruise Control Installers in Northern California?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 20:44:17 -0800
  ...Audiovox cruise control installer in Northern > > California? I know the topic has been out there for awhile, but I > > bought a controller last summer...
• Cruise Control in NH - Where are you?
  Historical mailing list - hosel
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 07:26:48 -0500
  ...I had been in touch with a person (sorry about forgetting your name) in NH that had a parts van with a cruise control...
• Re: Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 15:02:45 -0500
  Does it play music,too?
• Re: '88 Vanagon - failed cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 21:06:57 -0700
  Hey John, I experienced cruise control trouble recently. It turned out to be a leak in the line going to the pedals. Here is...