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• [PREVIEW TEST] The bus wants coffee before mile zero
  Email contribution - Michael Barbine
  2026-10-19T05:26:04.000Z
  ...it will move after coffee, and I will stop calling the parking brake "cruise control." For this controlled Gerry preview test, does one email...
• Re: cruise control on an air cooled westy
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:06:18 -0800
  ...Cruise Only Good On The Flat I have to disagree with the statement that a cruise control on a Vanagon is only good on...
• Cruise Blues Resolved
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Oct 1995 12:34:04 -0400
  I finally having working, after-market cruise in my 87 Westy. It took several trips to the installer before he finally yanked the "electronic...
• Re: Rostra cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:28:45 -0800
  ...Cruise Controls The guy that installed my Audiovox cruise control said that Rostra bought out/bought up the Audiovox cruise controls. And that Rostra...
• LED brake lights may mess up your VW cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 21:48:03 -0400
  ...Says he spent "way too much time" troubleshooting a customers cruise control today that had stopped working. Turns out the cause was cheapo LED...
• Re: Bad ECU = no cruise control (?)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 18:01:21 -0600
  Vanagon Man wrote: > > In my new 88 the cruise did not work and a circuit from the fuel pump relay to the ecu was...
• Cruise (more) blues.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Sep 1995 18:33:56 -0400
  Don't install SCS/Frigatte electronic cruise in your Vanagon. I just had the installer replace the servo unit and I'm still having...
• Re: Cruise
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 11:39:56 -0800
  ...The cruise control uses the incandescent bulbs filament for the ground path. You have to slightly modify your clutch switch wiring in order for...
• Factory Cruise Control behavior query
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 17:30:43 -0400
  Can anyone tell me what the factory cruise control on a manual tramnmission Vanagon does when you set your cruising speed when coasting at...
• cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 09:38:25 -0800
  Hi there, On the subject of cruise control, my brother is an expert. He has been installing after market cruise in Vanagons and older...
• Re: aftermarket cruise control?? '91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 08:39:31 -0500
  Here is a link detailing how a guy installed cruise control on his '75 (I know, but the 75 WAS fuel injected and should...
• CRUISE CONTROL MOUNTING
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 23:07:52 -0800
  ...HMM, NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE?, I HAVE INSTALLED HUNDREDS OF CRUISE CONTROLS IN VW VANAGONS OVER THE YEARS, AND THEY ARE A LITTLE DIFFICULT...
• 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
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:07:52 -0500
  Yes but the cruise does look at the bulbs to make sure they are there. To LEDs you need to use resisters or maybe...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Richard Brassaw
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 21:56:27 -0700
  I've got a cruise control in a '85 Vanagon. If you need photos I can take some. Richard -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Fwd: Cruise
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 12:12:19 -0800
  ...The cruise control uses the incandescent bulbs filament for the ground path. You have to slightly modify your clutch switch wiring in order for...
• Re: Cruise
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:45:30 -0500
  ...Vanagon factory cruise doesn't use the brake lights as an input. They have their own switches. Check out my video on Youtube for...
• 1984: Cruise control conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 22:08:20 +1300
  My RHD 1984 has no cruise control. I was wondering what exactly is necessary to convert to cruise? Are all parts interchangable between RHD...
• Re: cruise control in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 21:32:22 -0500
  Christian, Was the aftermarket cruise control made by "Specific Cruise Systems, Inc" ? Just curious if all VW dealers used the same source for their...
• Weird cruise control problem
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 21:23:21 -0800
  ...Then I checked and made sure the cruise was engaged - yep. Then I tried the same thing with the cruise turned off. This time...
• Re: LED brake lights may mess up your VW cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 17:31:54 -0700
  ...Brake Lights and Cruise Good point, thanks. I know my Audiovox cruise grounds through the brake light, I'd probably encounter the same problem.
• Cruise Control Question
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 19:29:03 -0500
  Hi All, My 87 Westy has cruise control, and it seems that the cruise control does not function below 55 mph....is this normal...
• Re: Audiovox ccs100 cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 10:22:42 -0700
  ...Whe the brakes are applied, the circuit is grounded and that shuts off the cruise.
• cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:31:38 -0500
  I have a 90 Carat that has lost it's cruise control. It started a good while back with it jumping out of cruise...
• Woodward (Detroit) Dream Cruise?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:17:28 -0700
  I did not realize there would be a VW contingent at the Cruise.� I normally avoid the cruise since I'm not a muscle...
• Re: NVC-Cruise Recomendations
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:27:02 -0700
  A cruise in your Vanagon? Get the cruise that includes a stop at all donut shops & the liquor is included in the price, not...
• Factory Cruise Control Behavior Query: posting answer to my own question
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 20:49:40 -0400
  ...Back last month I asked a question (see below) about what happens if you engage the cruise control while coasting in neutral. Here is...
• cruise control switches?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 10:57:33 -0800
  Does anyone have a set of the cruise control clutch and brake pedal mounts and the tabs for the pedals that they might want...
• cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Frank LaHorgue
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 09:08:36 +0100
  ...Several owners have mentioned cruise control on Vanagons -- is there an after-market cruise control unit available that works reasonably well? My 86GL Weekender...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:03:01 -0500
  I installed an Audiovox cruise unit in my own ' 87 Westy GL. I needed to add a vacuum storage canister from a Golf /Jetta...
• Re: Cruise control for diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Mon, 26 May 2003 06:46:35 -0500
  I had cruise control on my '82 diesel Vanagon. There's a 1 way valve between the vacuum pump and the vacuum reservoir. The...
• Cruise Control - Slow to engage?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 10:52:32 -0400
  Hello All! Question for those out there who have the factory Cruise Control. On my '91 Carat I thought my cruise control was broken...
• Re: Cruise Blues
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 08:29:23 CST6CDT
  Ajax laments: > The after-market cruise on my 87 Westy is blown. I have a set of installation and adjustment instructions for an aftermarket...
• Looking for a part (correction)
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Mon, 1 Sep 2014 10:37:03 -0400
  Hi, The part I’m looking for is the cruise control lever. Can this part be added to a non cruise control vehicle? I...
• Cruise control issues
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Wed, 20 May 2009 12:06:57 -0400
  My cruise had not been working for a while now. When I set the cruise I feel it kick in through the accelerator but...
• Broken factory cruise on '90 syncro
  Historical mailing list - Andy Highland
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 13:10:17 -0800
  ...One of the issues with the van is a non-functioning cruise-control. I asked Fred's in Redwood City if they could give...
• Re: aftermarket cruise control?? '91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 00:09:40 EDT
  Hi there , The only way(safe and long lasting) is to go for the VDO cruise control. This is a aftermarket cruis control from...
• help!! vanagon cruise control question!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 11:33:44 EDT
  does anyone know where the pickup is for the cruise control on the vanagon tranny or back in the engine? bentley doesnt show this...
• Re: After Market Cruise?
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 13:01:01 +0200
  I did install an aftermarket vacuum cruise control unit. It uses vacuum for engaging the throttle, the rest is electrical. Works great! Includes cabling...
• Re: Query....cruise control..
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 02:05:47 EDT
  ...I have an '89 Wolfie without cruise control and wish to install an aftermarket unit. Is there one out there? ive never seen a...
• Re: Bumper Corner Cap
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sat, 30 Mar 2013 06:51:08 -0700
  I did not know that LEDs and aftermarket cruise controls don't play well together. my Van doesn't have cruise at all , well...
• Cruise Control on '90 Westy Not working
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Feldstein
  Tue, 04 Mar 1997 09:56:00 -0800
  ...I assume I disconnted maybe a relay that controls the cruise control or something. Since I don't yet have my service manual, can...
• Re: instrument cluster question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:57:54 EDT
  ...the only cruise piece on the cluster is the rpm pickup on the back of the speedo.. thats attached with 2 miniscule screws.. if...
• for sale: OEM vanagon cruise control system - add to your van
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 22:33:09 EST
  ...original equipement VW Vanagon cruise control system. includes all wiring, relays, lines, turn sig/cruise switch stalk, etc. fits all vanagons. not a hard...
• Re: HOWTO: Audiovox cruise control install experience
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 13:38:21 -0700
  ...This is the place the cruise unit power lead was originally connected. This change supplies the cruise with brake light reference voltage only when...
• Cruise control
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Sep 1995 18:48:01 -0700 (MST)
  I'd REALLY like to install some kind of cruise control in my '82 Westy, but I've seen models that merely have to...
• Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 21:40:53 -0700
  Has anyone added cruise to their Vanagon? I bought something off Ebay that I thought was a cruise control set for the Vanagon-turned...
• CRUISE CONTROL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 1 Sep 2023 12:46:22 -0500
  When I made my Subie conversion, I did not realize I would lose my cruise control. Is there an economical way to recover this...
• Re: cruise control w/ relay?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 16:54:35 +0200
  There is NO relay for the cruise control on manual Vanagons. On automatics the relay switches the cruise on and off, depending on gear...
• Re: 88 Vanagon alternator light problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:36:49 -0400
  Does your van have cruise control? The cruise control wiring is connected to the auto shifter. That may be related, but you'll have...
• Criuse Control
  Historical mailing list - John Shattuck
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 20:28:25 EST
  Hi Everyone, Has anyone successfully installed an after market cruise control on a water cooled Vanagon? I would appreciate any leads to help me...
• You're Invited! Herbie & Friends Cruise Across America (A Little Long)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 5 May 2005 09:41:57 -0700
  An attempt is being made to have the largest cruise of Vintage & Classic Volkswagens in Southern California as part of an even larger cruise...
• OEM vanagon cruise control system FS...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 20:20:52 EST
  speaking of cruise control....for those of you who are interested in adding cruise control, i have an OEM factory cruise control system for...
• Re: You're Invited! Herbie & Friends Cruise Across America (A Little Long)
  Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
  Thu, 5 May 2005 17:36:12 -0400
  Herbie's Cruise is scheduled to have luch with us on Saturday, May 21st between 12 an 2 pm. Join the Buses by the...
• Rostra 250-1223 Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 00:08:45 +0000
  Over the last 30 years, I have had some great success with aftermarket cruise controls.  I've been very happy with the Audiovox CCS...
• Re: audiovox cruise control issue
  Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
  Sat, 24 Mar 2007 14:57:45 -0500
  Edward, re cruise control issues... >>...maybe it just got really upset by my rushing it to engage so quickly after turning it on...<< If...
• Cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Sat, 6 Sep 2008 07:54:56 -0700
  The photo of the cruise control I'd like info on is at: http://cochrans.com/cruiseControl.jpg Thanks for any help... Either it...
• Re: cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 11:00:04 -0500
  ...It disconnects the cruise control when you touch the brake pedal. Sometimes the switch is not making proper contact, other times the vaccuum line...
• Re: NVC-Cruise Recomendations
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:51:05 -0700
  ...NVC-Cruise Recomendations Or: Crewzin fer a Brew-zn !!! Traveling with my New Ahhhning !!! ;o) Hey It's Friday,,, &&& almost Miller Time !!! heh heh...
• Re: Cruise Control - Slow to engage?
  Historical mailing list - Sharon Mendonca
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 10:48:55 -0700
  Our factory cruise control works the same way as you describe. It's just something you learn to live with the way it is...