Cruise Control

**VRStu** · 05-03-2005, 20:15

I'm sure this has been done to death before but I have a few question's I'd like to ask.

I've been following posts for a while and searched a few about the subject of retro fitting.

I know BigK was doing it but I believe he has retired, he mentioned that he'd had problem enabling it in the newer 05 model year cars ECU's.

Has anyone been doing it?

Can you try to enable the CC before it is fitted to confirm if it can or can't be done?

If it can't be done with VAG-COM would the dealer machine be anymore likely to achieve it?

Is there a part number for the missing loom?

Are the connections the same as the VW ones commonly posted in the tutorials?

ScoobyChris · 05-03-2005, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

If it can't be done with VAG-COM would the dealer machine be anymore likely to achieve it?

Can't help on the rest but yes the VAG 1552 can do enable cruise as this is how they do it when they dealer-fit it

Chris

**VRStu** · 05-03-2005, 21:58

My dealer reckons that it can't be dealer fit as the loom is missing.

From what I have read, this is known and BigK as well as others were making their own up. What I wanted to be clear of is, if i get the loom sorted and fit the stalk can it definately be switched on?

Lummox · 05-03-2005, 22:02

Loom can be made.

PM bigK for info, something can be sorted out.

**VRStu** · 05-03-2005, 22:13

I have done but he must be busy or something at the moment.

HellFire · 06-03-2005, 10:47

Again, I got my 54 reg vRS done. I bought the parts for £49.75 (part no's available) and got it fitted for £88 by Max Impact in Leeds.

**VRStu** · 06-03-2005, 11:10

Yes I've read a few of your posts about it. Leeds is a long way for me to travel but it is a good price. Did you hang around an watch them do it? Did the car have the loom fitted or did they make it?

HellFire · 06-03-2005, 17:57

They made the loom and it took 2 1/2 hours from start to finish

fen_l&k · 07-03-2005, 21:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

I have done but he must be busy or something at the moment.

I've spoken to Big K and he says he hasn't received your PM. You could try again (I know he is receiving PMs), but if that fails, PM me and I'll pass the details on...

Cheers,

**VRStu** · 08-03-2005, 16:51

Thanks I will do.

Air Techie · 09-03-2005, 21:48

Good luck in your quest for knowledge

**VRStu** · 09-03-2005, 23:49

Thanks mate

mpopevrs · 04-04-2005, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

I know BigK was doing it but I believe he has retired, he mentioned that he'd had problem enabling it in the newer 05 model year cars ECU's.

I'm now interested in getting Cruise retro fitted to my vRS, and from looking through this post I gather that BigK is the man to talk to. However, I can't find him to PM? Is he not on here anymore?

Does anyone else on here do it?

**VRStu** · 08-04-2005, 13:38

I have spoken with Big K but he seems to have disapeared again.

I've done a lot of research on this myself now and think I'm about ready to go. When I get time to do it and I know it works I'll release the info.

alanjvRS · 08-04-2005, 16:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

My dealer reckons that it can't be dealer fit

Hello everyone Im new on here, I have just bought a 2004 Fabia vRS from DM Keith in Wakefield (Fourways) and as part of the deal they are retro fitting cruise control for free, and I was told it would be usualy cost £200, should be picking it up on Wedneday next week

Alanj

**VRStu** · 08-04-2005, 16:08

Sounds like a Briskoda reader there then

I've been in touch with Skoda UK about it and was told that a Retro kit may be available in the UK at some stage.

There is a kit available in Germany part number BEA400002, there are also - I'm told - 3 of these in UK stock at a price of £53.54 + VAT however they are 'tagged' as do not order and they won't be released. The German kit is supposed to be for pre 05/2004 cars only.

Keep us informed of your findings.

I think the CC fitting is easy if you don't mind cutting into your ECU loom but I want to achieve a more professional fit by using the original locations and this is where the difficulty lies.

nenad.miric · 08-04-2005, 17:13

I just fited CC for fabia 2005 (16v).

Since CC kit was made for models pre 2005, there were problems with wiring, but after one call to factory, they send fax with info how to solve it

CC fited by dealer, I just watched

HellFire · 08-04-2005, 17:21

I have put the part numbers in the review section.

05-03-2005, 20:15	#1
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,433 Thanks: 114 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	Cruise Control I'm sure this has been done to death before but I have a few question's I'd like to ask. I've been following posts for a while and searched a few about the subject of retro fitting. I know BigK was doing it but I believe he has retired, he mentioned that he'd had problem enabling it in the newer 05 model year cars ECU's. Has anyone been doing it? Can you try to enable the CC before it is fitted to confirm if it can or can't be done? If it can't be done with VAG-COM would the dealer machine be anymore likely to achieve it? Is there a part number for the missing loom? Are the connections the same as the VW ones commonly posted in the tutorials? __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - Hmm, Have a guess...... SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

05-03-2005, 21:58	#3
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,433 Thanks: 114 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	My dealer reckons that it can't be dealer fit as the loom is missing. From what I have read, this is known and BigK as well as others were making their own up. What I wanted to be clear of is, if i get the loom sorted and fit the stalk can it definately be switched on? __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - Hmm, Have a guess...... SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

05-03-2005, 22:13	#5
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,433 Thanks: 114 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	I have done but he must be busy or something at the moment. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - Hmm, Have a guess...... SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

06-03-2005, 10:47	#6
HellFire Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Again, I got my 54 reg vRS done. I bought the parts for £49.75 (part no's available) and got it fitted for £88 by Max Impact in Leeds. __________________ Metro Blue '06' 5 Door Astra 1.8 SRi

06-03-2005, 11:10	#7
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,433 Thanks: 114 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	Yes I've read a few of your posts about it. Leeds is a long way for me to travel but it is a good price. Did you hang around an watch them do it? Did the car have the loom fitted or did they make it? __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - Hmm, Have a guess...... SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

05-03-2005, 22:02	#4
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,805 Thanks: 22 Thanked 658 Times in 554 Posts	Loom can be made. PM bigK for info, something can be sorted out.

06-03-2005, 17:57	#8
HellFire Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	They made the loom and it took 2 1/2 hours from start to finish __________________ Metro Blue '06' 5 Door Astra 1.8 SRi

08-03-2005, 16:51	#10
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,433 Thanks: 114 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	Thanks I will do. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - Hmm, Have a guess...... SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

09-03-2005, 21:48	#11
Air Techie Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Good luck in your quest for knowledge Last edited by Air Techie; 12-03-2005 at 08:40.

09-03-2005, 23:49	#12
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,433 Thanks: 114 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	Thanks mate __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - Hmm, Have a guess...... SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

08-04-2005, 13:38	#14
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,433 Thanks: 114 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	I have spoken with Big K but he seems to have disapeared again. I've done a lot of research on this myself now and think I'm about ready to go. When I get time to do it and I know it works I'll release the info. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - Hmm, Have a guess...... SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

08-04-2005, 16:08	#16
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,433 Thanks: 114 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	Sounds like a Briskoda reader there then I've been in touch with Skoda UK about it and was told that a Retro kit may be available in the UK at some stage. There is a kit available in Germany part number BEA400002, there are also - I'm told - 3 of these in UK stock at a price of £53.54 + VAT however they are 'tagged' as do not order and they won't be released. The German kit is supposed to be for pre 05/2004 cars only. Keep us informed of your findings. I think the CC fitting is easy if you don't mind cutting into your ECU loom but I want to achieve a more professional fit by using the original locations and this is where the difficulty lies. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - Hmm, Have a guess...... SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

08-04-2005, 17:13	#17
nenad.miric Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Serbia Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just fited CC for fabia 2005 (16v). Since CC kit was made for models pre 2005, there were problems with wiring, but after one call to factory, they send fax with info how to solve it CC fited by dealer, I just watched

08-04-2005, 17:21	#18
HellFire Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I have put the part numbers in the review section. __________________ Metro Blue '06' 5 Door Astra 1.8 SRi

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