Can you retro-fit cruise control?

Borderspeed · 26-10-2006, 21:26

Thinking about fitting cruise control using genuine parts to my 1.8T 4X4

Is it feasible? On a lot of modern cars all the wiring etc is in place and just needs the hardware,is that the case with the Octavia or should I just go with an aftermarket kit?

Any comments/ideas/critiscisms welcome!

Cheers,
Steve

Lummox · 26-10-2006, 21:29

Yep its very possible.

Need the switch, wiring and diagnostic equipment to activate it.

**VRStu** · 27-10-2006, 07:16

The OEM kit is that way forward and as Lummox says it requires a new stalk and some additional wiring but it's entirely possible.

Do some research on the internet and you'll find most of the info you need or find someone that knows how to do it.

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Borderspeed I am the Law! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 167 Thanks: 14 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Can you retro-fit cruise control? Thinking about fitting cruise control using genuine parts to my 1.8T 4X4 Is it feasible? On a lot of modern cars all the wiring etc is in place and just needs the hardware,is that the case with the Octavia or should I just go with an aftermarket kit? Any comments/ideas/critiscisms welcome! Cheers, Steve

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Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,319 Thanks: 18 Thanked 559 Times in 489 Posts	Re: Can you retro-fit cruise control? Yep its very possible. Need the switch, wiring and diagnostic equipment to activate it. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

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VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,679 Thanks: 87 Thanked 845 Times in 761 Posts	Re: Can you retro-fit cruise control? The OEM kit is that way forward and as Lummox says it requires a new stalk and some additional wiring but it's entirely possible. Do some research on the internet and you'll find most of the info you need or find someone that knows how to do it. __________________ 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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