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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: 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...
• CRUISE CONTROL MOUNTING
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 23:07:52 -0800
  ...CRUISE CONTROL MOUNTING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT..... HMM, NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE?, I HAVE INSTALLED HUNDREDS OF CRUISE CONTROLS IN VW VANAGONS OVER THE...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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: 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...
• 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 MOUNTING
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 06:11:47 -0500
  ...CRUISE CONTROL MOUNTING > Subject: Re: Fw: CRUISE CONTROL MOUNTING > > > IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT..... > HMM, NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE?, I HAVE > INSTALLED HUNDREDS OF CRUISE...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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: Bad ECU = no cruise control (?)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 18:01:21 -0600
  ...ecu............guess what? Cruise control works again!!!!! > > Apparently a signal comes from the ecu to the control unit for the cruise........ I donno. Can...
• 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: 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...
• 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 - 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...
• 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...
• Re: Cruise Control - Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 19 Aug 2022 21:05:04 -0600
  My VDubaru has Cruise Control but it is AfterMarket ~ > On 18 Aug , 2022, at 8:00 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I...
• CRUISE CONTROL MOUNTING
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 05:39:50 -0800
  For those of you who have added after market cruise control to your leakers, where did you mount the control unit?
• 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...
• 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...
• 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
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 09:44:10 +0300
  I installed the cruise control on my V'gon, and I didn't adjust the pneumatic and electrical switches on the pedals very well...
• Re: Cruise Control - Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 19 Aug 2022 22:48:02 -0500
  ...I was told that the setup requires the cruise control to be somehow wired into the ECU. On Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 10...
• Re: Rostra cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:47:25 -0700
  ...Cruise Controls >The guy that installed my Audiovox cruise control said that Rostra bought >out/bought up the Audiovox cruise controls. And that Rostra...
• Re: Audiovox ccs100 cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 10:22:42 -0700
  ...Cruise Control Disengage Just for information, the audiovox uses the brake light circuit to disengage. Whe the brakes are applied, the circuit is grounded...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:03:01 -0500
  ...Cruise Control Can anyone recommend an after market cruise control to purchase/ install on my 1987 Vanagon Camper with auto transmission?
• Re: Criuse Control
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 18:37:37 +1300
  > Hi Everyone, Has anyone successfully installed an after market >cruise control on a water cooled Vanagon? I would appreciate any leads to >help me...
• Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 14:12:44 -0700
  Hoping someone can give me some help understanding how the factory cruise control works. The cruise control on my automatic '89 Carat was acting...
• 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: Is there an aftermarket cruise control for an 86GL?
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 12:28:52 -0800
  Tim, I am looking for aftermarket cruise control for an 86GL also. Please let me know what you find out? TIA Greg 86 Westy...
• 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...
• Fw: CRUISE CONTROL MOUNTING
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 13:19:59 -0800
  ...CRUISE CONTROL MOUNTING > > > > > > > > > > Subject: Re: Fw: CRUISE CONTROL MOUNTING > > > > > > > > > > > > IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT..... > > > > HMM, NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE?, I HAVE > > > > INSTALLED HUNDREDS OF CRUISE...
• 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...
• Weird cruise control problem
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 21:23:21 -0800
  ...This time there was the usual rapid loss of speed that is normal to cars *without* cruise control... So, it seems that the cruise...
• 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: Query....
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:02:25 EDT
  ...Is there a cruise control available for my '89 wolfie with standard transmission if you have a "89 wolfy" then its a bluestar or...
• Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:56:53 -0700
  Hi List, It appears that my cruise control only consists of a lever stuck into the steering column and nothing else, so here's...
• 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...
• 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: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Noel Cookson
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 16:45:35 -0600
  ...Cruise Control > My cruise control just quit. I checked the fuse which controls same along > with the A/C, power windows, power mirrors etc...
• cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Pierce
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 17:23:49 -0400
  Cruise control - 91 vanagon works for 15 sec. then quits. anyone got any idea? Thanks, Robie
• Cruise ctrl on Tiico I4 conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 08:56:42 -0700
  ...He has some tips and pix on his web page for retrofitting the waterboxer's cruise control onto the new I4 throttle body, but...
• Re: Fwd: Raining-no cruise control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 00:20:03 -0600
  ...He had cruise >control on, and hit a deep water puddle in the freeway. As the water >slowed the car, the cruise control fed...
• Re: aftermarket cruise control?? '91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 18:36:41 EDT
  ...This is a aftermarket cruis control from the maker of the OME cruise control. Sincerely Detlev Vanagon Projekt 925 447 8224>> Anyone know who...
• Ultimate Cruise Control - Was Lost, Now Found!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 20:54:27 EDT
  There has been a reoccurring thread about AudioVox Cruise Controls. Some time ago, I posted about the cruise control I use (Ultracruise II) which...
• 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: Fwd: Raining-no cruise control
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 00:16:10 -0500
  ...He had cruise control on, and hit a deep water puddle in the freeway. As the water slowed the car, the cruise control fed...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 13:12:45 -0700
  Sooooo....anyone try one of these Audiovox cruise controls on a VW diesel Vanagon? It would seem it would work by using the pulse...
• Control Unit for Cruise Control?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 19:47:25 EST
  Got out the Bentley this afternoon and attempted to diagnose a non-working cruise control. The procedure started with doing some tests using the...
• 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: Cruise Control - Slow to engage?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 12:06:09 -0600
  ...Cruise Control - Slow to engage? Our factory cruise control works the same way as you describe. It's just something you learn to live...
• Bad ECU = no cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 18:15:32 -0500
  ...ecu............guess what? Cruise control works again!!!!! Apparently a signal comes from the ecu to the control unit for the cruise........ Adam P 81...
• Re: VW cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 29 Sep 1998 12:12:08 +0200
  ...I just bought a new switch for the turn signals, which includes all necessary switches to control the cruise control unit. All other parts...
• Best/lowest $$/Aftermarket Cruise Control?
  Historical mailing list - Mercedes
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 16:16:04 -0600
  Suggestions from you, the list members, for a GOOD/best aftermarket cruise control. Want to watch $$, and ease of installation - like can we easily...
• 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...