Cruise control on Ebay

rob1sp · 13-05-2005, 15:52

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...549529566&rd=1

Is this all that is required in order to retrofit cruise control?

vRSNutter · 13-05-2005, 16:02

That plus i believe you need access to a VAG-COM to enable it on the ECU.

Goochie · 13-05-2005, 16:35

Its all you need if you have a TDi. If you've got a 1.8T then you'll need an additional loom to connect the loom in the kit to the control module.

**VRStu** · 13-05-2005, 16:56

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dgace/cruise_control.htm

http://www.golfmk4.co.uk/cruise_control.htm

http://home.eplus-online.de/olbe/pdf...ge_Octavia.pdf

Some light reading!!

SimonS · 13-05-2005, 19:42

It's actually cheaper to buy the parts from VW dealers, about £37 for the stalk control and £18 for loom.

There are two types of stalk available - the best IMHO, is the one with 2x buttons on the end of the stalk, which is a newer version.

It's very fiddly to fit, so don't buy on a whim.

You'll need to remove steering wheel/airbag - you'll need to buy a particular adapter to fit your socket wrench.

Worst bit is having to remove scuttle panel (I snapped mine) and windscreen wiper motor to get at the ecu connections. These connections are a right swine to work on.

You'll need to pursaude some one or some dealer with VAG com to enable the cruise, once fitted.

But...................it is worth it!

rob1sp · 13-05-2005, 21:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimonS

It's actually cheaper to buy the parts from VW dealers, about £37 for the stalk control and £18 for loom.

There are two types of stalk available - the best IMHO, is the one with 2x buttons on the end of the stalk, which is a newer version.

It's very fiddly to fit, so don't buy on a whim.

You'll need to remove steering wheel/airbag - you'll need to buy a particular adapter to fit your socket wrench.

Worst bit is having to remove scuttle panel (I snapped mine) and windscreen wiper motor to get at the ecu connections. These connections are a right swine to work on.

You'll need to pursaude some one or some dealer with VAG com to enable the cruise, once fitted.

But...................it is worth it!

Woaaahhhh Nelllyy!!! Too much work involved, will just have to train my right foot to stop pushing down so hard on the accelerator pedal

**VRStu** · 13-05-2005, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob1sp

Woaaahhhh Nelllyy!!! Too much work involved, will just have to train my right foot to stop pushing down so hard on the accelerator pedal

Don't be put off - it's not all bad news. Cruise is great when you get it too.

lfc958 · 13-05-2005, 21:52

PM BigK and see if he is back on doing cruise retrofit

Ic3man · 13-05-2005, 21:55

I'd like cruise fitting too...wonder if he would be up for a group buy

**VRStu** · 13-05-2005, 22:00

If any of you decide to fit it yourself I have VAG-COM in the Hampshire area.

Goochie · 13-05-2005, 23:18

Also, Skoda dealers wont be able to find the parts (tried 3 with no success - all said the switch diddnt exist) So order them from VW.

**VRStu** · 13-05-2005, 23:25

You can get the switch from Skoda - I did.

8L0 953 513J 01C - Approx £52.24 Inc

Nice Guy Mike · 13-05-2005, 23:51

Are there any non-dealership companies that people would recommend who will supply & fit the whole lot for you?

Nice Guy Mike

**VRStu** · 13-05-2005, 23:54

Do a search mike. Someone on here used a place up north that worked out at a good price. Is it Fabia or Octy?

WRCSixtyThree · 14-05-2005, 09:19

If anyone in the North East wants Cruise fitting to an Octavia vRS (I wouldn't want to do a Fabia, I've seen what people go through) and gets the bits (I also would strongly recommend the two button on the end stalk, not the slidey switchy one) I will be happy to do it/help do it for beer tokens. It's fiddly but not that difficult, took me about four hours when I did mine but now I know the procedure I reckon it's about a two to three hour and four cuppa job. I also have VAG-COM when I get my laptop back!

First thing I did when I bought my vRS and it's saved my license on more than one occasion!

**VRStu** · 14-05-2005, 10:45

I'm also willing to help out down south. Done two 2005 Fabia's already and for those of you who saw the pictures of the first one don't worry it can be done quite easily without taking the dashboard out - Now I know what i'm doing!!

clevoir · 14-05-2005, 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

I'm also willing to help out down south. Done two 2005 Fabia's already and for those of you who saw the pictures of the first one don't worry it can be done quite easily without taking the dashboard out - Now I know what i'm doing!!

Without trying to do Big K out of business (as I am in the south of the country!!!). Would you be interested in the complete job to a 2003 Octavia TDI (Supply and fit new stalk, and associated programming)?

If so, have much?

**VRStu** · 14-05-2005, 13:56

I don't want to do it for money but I'd happily help you out. I have the tools and VAG-COM. Where are you - I'm in Hampshire.

Goochie · 14-05-2005, 23:53

Stu.

That part number is different to the one I was given over on UKMKIV's - That started with 1J0. I assume thats where the confusion lies.

**VRStu** · 15-05-2005, 00:10

Yeah 1JO is the VW number. Same stalk though.

Handy to know as VW seem to have a better parts network, usually next day whereas Skoda quote 2.

13-05-2005, 15:52	#1
rob1sp Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bushmills, NI Posts: 771 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cruise control on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...549529566&rd=1 Is this all that is required in order to retrofit cruise control? __________________ '96 Volvo 460 weapon has now replaced the beast from the east(ern bloc)...

13-05-2005, 16:02	#2
vRSNutter Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 122 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That plus i believe you need access to a VAG-COM to enable it on the ECU. __________________ "Your Kung Fu is weak" Forge D.V + Kahn RS-S 18"

13-05-2005, 16:56	#4
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,543 Thanks: 85 Thanked 822 Times in 743 Posts	http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dgace/cruise_control.htm http://www.golfmk4.co.uk/cruise_control.htm http://home.eplus-online.de/olbe/pdf...ge_Octavia.pdf Some light reading!! __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

13-05-2005, 21:52	#8
lfc958 Hello New Car Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 4,000 Thanks: 0 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	PM BigK and see if he is back on doing cruise retrofit __________________ Steve Bye Bye Fabia - Its Gone to a new home Hello 500 ( Sept 08 )

13-05-2005, 21:55	#9
Ic3man Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: High Peak Posts: 348 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'd like cruise fitting too...wonder if he would be up for a group buy __________________ '04 Silver Octy vRS - Revo 4bar, Miltek SS, Mitek Downpipe, 100cel CAT, RS6 18" Alloys, Forge 007p, ABD lan pipe/green filter, Samco TIP, Autogauge Boost,Oil temp, Oil Pressure gauges, ESP, Xenons, RS3 upper & lower braces

13-05-2005, 16:35	#3
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,384 Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Its all you need if you have a TDi. If you've got a 1.8T then you'll need an additional loom to connect the loom in the kit to the control module.

13-05-2005, 19:42	#5
SimonS Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Teesside Posts: 70 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's actually cheaper to buy the parts from VW dealers, about £37 for the stalk control and £18 for loom. There are two types of stalk available - the best IMHO, is the one with 2x buttons on the end of the stalk, which is a newer version. It's very fiddly to fit, so don't buy on a whim. You'll need to remove steering wheel/airbag - you'll need to buy a particular adapter to fit your socket wrench. Worst bit is having to remove scuttle panel (I snapped mine) and windscreen wiper motor to get at the ecu connections. These connections are a right swine to work on. You'll need to pursaude some one or some dealer with VAG com to enable the cruise, once fitted. But...................it is worth it!

13-05-2005, 22:00	#10
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,543 Thanks: 85 Thanked 822 Times in 743 Posts	If any of you decide to fit it yourself I have VAG-COM in the Hampshire area. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

13-05-2005, 23:18	#11
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,384 Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Also, Skoda dealers wont be able to find the parts (tried 3 with no success - all said the switch diddnt exist) So order them from VW.

13-05-2005, 23:25	#12
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,543 Thanks: 85 Thanked 822 Times in 743 Posts	You can get the switch from Skoda - I did. 8L0 953 513J 01C - Approx £52.24 Inc __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats. Last edited by VRStu; 13-05-2005 at 23:27.

13-05-2005, 23:51	#13
Nice Guy Mike Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Are there any non-dealership companies that people would recommend who will supply & fit the whole lot for you? Nice Guy Mike

13-05-2005, 23:54	#14
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,543 Thanks: 85 Thanked 822 Times in 743 Posts	Do a search mike. Someone on here used a place up north that worked out at a good price. Is it Fabia or Octy? __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

14-05-2005, 09:19	#15
WRCSixtyThree Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If anyone in the North East wants Cruise fitting to an Octavia vRS (I wouldn't want to do a Fabia, I've seen what people go through) and gets the bits (I also would strongly recommend the two button on the end stalk, not the slidey switchy one) I will be happy to do it/help do it for beer tokens. It's fiddly but not that difficult, took me about four hours when I did mine but now I know the procedure I reckon it's about a two to three hour and four cuppa job. I also have VAG-COM when I get my laptop back! First thing I did when I bought my vRS and it's saved my license on more than one occasion! __________________ Oh no. Another great Skoda. 2002 '52' (Now even rarer) Octavia vRS WRC 63/99 (see this thread) Fully stickered and ready to play, Saxo boy. Go ahead. Make my day. Within the posted limit, of course.

14-05-2005, 10:45	#16
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,543 Thanks: 85 Thanked 822 Times in 743 Posts	I'm also willing to help out down south. Done two 2005 Fabia's already and for those of you who saw the pictures of the first one don't worry it can be done quite easily without taking the dashboard out - Now I know what i'm doing!! __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

14-05-2005, 13:56	#18
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,543 Thanks: 85 Thanked 822 Times in 743 Posts	I don't want to do it for money but I'd happily help you out. I have the tools and VAG-COM. Where are you - I'm in Hampshire. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

14-05-2005, 23:53	#19
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,384 Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Stu. That part number is different to the one I was given over on UKMKIV's - That started with 1J0. I assume thats where the confusion lies.

15-05-2005, 00:10	#20
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,543 Thanks: 85 Thanked 822 Times in 743 Posts	Yeah 1JO is the VW number. Same stalk though. Handy to know as VW seem to have a better parts network, usually next day whereas Skoda quote 2. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

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