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Subject:Re: GW LED Kit, Exterior
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Sat, 12 Mar 2016 16:25:34 -0500

Why not just follow the instructions about the wiring changes they
recommend if you have factory cruise?  I assume the enclosed note is the
same as that on the website.

There is no good reason that your factory cruise shouldn't work.  Many of
us with Subie conversions find that the cruise works fine when the OEM
vacuum line is simply connected to the Subie vacuum actuator.  Unreliable
operation is commonly due to poor contact at the brake and/or clutch pedal
switches.  The vacuum hoses should also be checked.  I believe that there
is a trouble shooting procedure in the Bentley.

Larry A.

On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 2:20 PM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote:

> I just received my kit and a note inside advised of an issue if installed
> in a Vanagon with OEM Cruise Control.
>
> Would anyone advise if I can disregard the CC note or not?  FYI, my '90
> Westy has a 2.5L 2005 Forester engine.  The CC rarely works and when it
> does it doesn't work well.  I've been advised it will "never work well"
> because of wiring/communication issues betwixt the engine/chassis.
>
> Please/thanks!
>
> --
> Neil2
> '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
> '86 Vanagon/Westfalia Wannabe (SaVannah)
> '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Dodge Sprinter (Moby)
> '90 Westfalia Subagon
> Fulltiming since August 2008
> Nunquam Pendite Divendium
>