Cruise now fitted to the Octy

SimonS · 10-02-2005, 19:56

Just had the cruise control enabled by the dealer, after spending a whole day fitting it. Was a more difficult than I'd remembered - fitted a Seat Toledo before in 2000.

The worst bit was the wiring under the scuttle panel (which I bust), there was hardly any slack on the cables I was working with. Took 2 hours just to remove the wipers - they felt like they were welded on! Ordered a new scuttle panel (not bad at £30+vat)

Then there was the lower dash removal. It's a wonder I didn't snap it. Some idiot at Skoda decided to hide one retaining screw behind the headlamp switch! I was scratching my head for ages. The Toledo had clips holding the dash at this point.

After the dealer had enabled it, they showed some interest in learning how to do fit themselves.

Then the crucial bit - was it going to work? If not, I don't think I had the heart to strip things down again!

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Yessssssssssss

I got the column stalk which has 2x buttons at end ('-' / SET) & ('+' / RES) - this is much better/easier to use than the other one, where you have to slide the slideswitch to the left to speed up.

I'll post the part no, if anyones interested.

Joel_vRS · 10-02-2005, 20:32

wow nice its on my list but way way down it

Joel

big k · 10-02-2005, 22:01

easy ain't it

matchmaker · 10-02-2005, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimonS

I got the column stalk which has 2x buttons at end ('-' / SET) & ('+' / RES) - this is much better/easier to use than the other one, where you have to slide the slideswitch to the left to speed up.

I'll post the part no, if anyones interested.

My Octy has factory fitted cruise and has the stalk with the slide switch. I find it a bit of a PITA to use. Can the other stalk be fitted instead? And how easily?

SimonS · 11-02-2005, 01:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by matchmaker

My Octy has factory fitted cruise and has the stalk with the slide switch. I find it a bit of a PITA to use. Can the other stalk be fitted instead? And how easily?

Yeah, it's a direct swap. You'll still need to take off the steering wheel, and slide off both column stalks together. Wiring is exactly the same with the same plug for the new stalk.

big k · 11-02-2005, 08:06

can you pm me the part no of the stalk you used please?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimonS

Yeah, it's a direct swap. You'll still need to take off the steering wheel, and slide off both column stalks together. Wiring is exactly the same with the same plug for the new stalk.

SimonS · 11-02-2005, 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by big k

can you pm me the part no of the stalk you used please?

Skoda part no:

3U0 953 513 D 01C

10-02-2005, 19:56	#1
SimonS Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Teesside Posts: 71 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cruise now fitted to the Octy Just had the cruise control enabled by the dealer, after spending a whole day fitting it. Was a more difficult than I'd remembered - fitted a Seat Toledo before in 2000. The worst bit was the wiring under the scuttle panel (which I bust), there was hardly any slack on the cables I was working with. Took 2 hours just to remove the wipers - they felt like they were welded on! Ordered a new scuttle panel (not bad at £30+vat) Then there was the lower dash removal. It's a wonder I didn't snap it. Some idiot at Skoda decided to hide one retaining screw behind the headlamp switch! I was scratching my head for ages. The Toledo had clips holding the dash at this point. After the dealer had enabled it, they showed some interest in learning how to do fit themselves. Then the crucial bit - was it going to work? If not, I don't think I had the heart to strip things down again! .............................. Yessssssssssss I got the column stalk which has 2x buttons at end ('-' / SET) & ('+' / RES) - this is much better/easier to use than the other one, where you have to slide the slideswitch to the left to speed up. I'll post the part no, if anyones interested.

10-02-2005, 20:32	#2
Joel_vRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Peterborough Posts: 1,658 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wow nice its on my list but way way down it Joel __________________ Everyday car: Pimp Black Skoda Octavia VRS, 230bhp, 250lb custom remap, blueflame stainless exhaust, lowered, Hyperboost Dump Valve, ABD tip. 1/4mile in 14.99 secs Project Car: Vintage Mk2 Golf, to be turned in to a 1/4 mile beast, 1.8T 20v engine conversion! Watch this space!!!!

10-02-2005, 22:01	#3
big k Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: u.k Posts: 1,215 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	easy ain't it __________________ how can me find a jet engine for me rapid ?

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