Cruise Control - dealer retrofit

Fluffmeister · 09-05-2006, 16:45

Whilst mine is in being repaired I asked the dealer to check if it's compatible for the dealer fit Cruise Control, yes it is, so at least by the end of this week I will be cruise controlled up as well

The price came in at a smidgen under £150 fitted, well worth the cash I would say.

Fluff'

**VRStu** · 09-05-2006, 17:01

I have been following this quite closely myself.

I spoke a dealer yesterday who said that all Octy II CC retrofits were stopped until further notice. I have the instal instructions for the Golf MK5, which I believe will be similar, and it is only suitable for cars with the multifunction steering wheel at the moment.

Be interested to see how yours goes.

Johnnyc · 09-05-2006, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

I have been following this quite closely myself.

I spoke a dealer yesterday who said that all Octy II CC retrofits were stopped until further notice. I have the instal instructions for the Golf MK5, which I believe will be similar, and it is only suitable for cars with the multifunction steering wheel at the moment.

Be interested to see how yours goes.

If the Golf Mk5 version only works with the multifuction steering wheel then it won't be suitable for the Octy II as it uses buttons on the stalk for CC.

**VRStu** · 09-05-2006, 22:51

Yes I know.

There are part numbers for the non multifunction kits but when I enquired these weren't yet released.

**GAFF** · 10-05-2006, 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

I have been following this quite closely myself.

I spoke a dealer yesterday who said that all Octy II CC retrofits were stopped until further notice.

Was there issues with one done in the UK ?? I heard a rumour of a court case due to an incident with an aftermarket one fitted, not 100% sure of specifics.

**VRStu** · 10-05-2006, 22:34

i don't know but the Golf instructions are very specific - only with Multifunction wheel.

eddie2 · 10-05-2006, 22:51

I have the latest Octavia accessories catalogue (arrived yesterday) and it shows cruise control as a dealer fit accessory for £60 plus fitting (Part no BEA 600 002). It does not mention that it is only compatible with the multi-function steering wheel.

Makefish · 10-05-2006, 22:59

I am keen to get this fitted to mine (its the one thing I miss not having that was on my old one) and have had simlilar responses from two dealerships in that they say that there are problems with retro fitting cruise control so until those issues have been dealt with this option is not available at present.
I Will be following this with interest.

**VRStu** · 11-05-2006, 08:00

£60 is the right price for the kit designed for cars fitted with Multifunction steering wheel. The other steering wheel requires another interface which is going to put the price up I think.

Sonic1980 · 11-05-2006, 08:07

What about the Fabia? Anyone had that done - if so prices would be good. Lots of motorway miles makes me want it retro fitted...

AwesomeSarah · 11-05-2006, 08:58

Hi All
This is something that we have been looking at.
We believe we can do Cruise and we are offering this at £195.00 + VAT
But as always with the first one we would need the car for the day , but we are keen on doing this.
So if anyone is interested please PM me
Thank you
Sarah

Fluffmeister · 11-05-2006, 09:50

I just called the stealer.

My Cruise is being fitted as we speak, £146.97 inc vat and fitting.

Mine is only fitted with Xenons and 18" Rims as extra's (no jumbo box or dual zone etc), NO Multi function steering wheel.

Apparantly I have the right control module for it on the car, so I am getting the modified left hand stalk with the cruise buttons on it and it's being hooked up through the CAN.

I am collecting it tomorrow night (After bitching with SUK but thats another story) so will post a pic of it and let you know if it's working ok when zapping back over the M62.

Fluff'

roo · 11-05-2006, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnnyc

If the Golf Mk5 version only works with the multifuction steering wheel then it won't be suitable for the Octy II as it uses buttons on the stalk for CC.

but you get CC in Octavias without the multi function steering wheel, so why should that matter

**VRStu** · 11-05-2006, 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonic1980

What about the Fabia? Anyone had that done - if so prices would be good. Lots of motorway miles makes me want it retro fitted...

One or two

http://www.fabia-vrs.com/cruise.htm

**VRStu** · 11-05-2006, 16:42

Perhaps the parts for non Multifunction have now been released. Be interesting to see.

Johnnyc · 11-05-2006, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by roo

but you get CC in Octavias without the multi function steering wheel, so why should that matter

It was intimated that the kit available only worked for a car with a multifunction steering wheel which indiacted that the controls would be on the wheel itself. Octy II's do not have the ability to operate CC from the wheel buttons even with the multifuinction wheel fitted. In summary you need a kit which comes with a replacement stalk with CC switches on it. The one mentioned for the MkV Golf won't work.

Fluffmeister · 11-05-2006, 22:09

Well the dealer called, mine is now done, cruise control fitted. As I mentioned I am not picking it up until tomorrow so when I do I will post a picture of the "stalk" and let you know how it works.

cheers

Fluff

**VRStu** · 11-05-2006, 22:32

Great news mate - bet your glad to have it.

I've done a bit more research today for Octy II and it is dependant on which control unit you have, nothing to do with the MF steering wheel.

FWIW the Golf kit supplied for use with the MF steering wheel is still controlled by the stalk and not the wheel - it is control unit specific.

roo · 12-05-2006, 09:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluffmeister

Well the dealer called, mine is now done, cruise control fitted. As I mentioned I am not picking it up until tomorrow so when I do I will post a picture of the "stalk" and let you know how it works.

cheers

Fluff

it should be exactly the same as the Elegance. The retofit of CC is listed in the skoda accesories brochure £60 + fitting

Steve R · 12-05-2006, 15:20

Had cruise retro fitted to my Octy VRS estate on Wednesday - Fantastic!!
Cost £150 dealer fit. Well worth the money. The resume function is great and stops the speeding tickets I hope!

09-05-2006, 16:45	#1
Fluffmeister So rectum roots Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,087 Thanks: 47 Thanked 109 Times in 88 Posts	Cruise Control - dealer retrofit Whilst mine is in being repaired I asked the dealer to check if it's compatible for the dealer fit Cruise Control, yes it is, so at least by the end of this week I will be cruise controlled up as well The price came in at a smidgen under £150 fitted, well worth the cash I would say. Fluff' __________________ All you need in life is HERE The path to enlightenment lies before you ..... HERE Briskoda Bikers social group > Clicky

09-05-2006, 17:01	#2
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,679 Thanks: 87 Thanked 845 Times in 761 Posts	Re: Cruise Control - dealer retrofit I have been following this quite closely myself. I spoke a dealer yesterday who said that all Octy II CC retrofits were stopped until further notice. I have the instal instructions for the Golf MK5, which I believe will be similar, and it is only suitable for cars with the multifunction steering wheel at the moment. Be interested to see how yours goes. __________________ 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.

09-05-2006, 22:51	#4
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,679 Thanks: 87 Thanked 845 Times in 761 Posts	Re: Cruise Control - dealer retrofit Yes I know. There are part numbers for the non multifunction kits but when I enquired these weren't yet released. __________________ 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.

10-05-2006, 22:34	#6
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,679 Thanks: 87 Thanked 845 Times in 761 Posts	Re: Cruise Control - dealer retrofit i don't know but the Golf instructions are very specific - only with Multifunction wheel. __________________ 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.

10-05-2006, 22:51	#7
eddie2 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Craggy Island Parochial House Posts: 122 Thanks: 9 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Cruise Control - dealer retrofit I have the latest Octavia accessories catalogue (arrived yesterday) and it shows cruise control as a dealer fit accessory for £60 plus fitting (Part no BEA 600 002). It does not mention that it is only compatible with the multi-function steering wheel. __________________ It doesn't make any difference who you vote for. The Government always get in....

10-05-2006, 22:59	#8
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,983 Thanks: 151 Thanked 227 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Cruise Control - dealer retrofit I am keen to get this fitted to mine (its the one thing I miss not having that was on my old one) and have had simlilar responses from two dealerships in that they say that there are problems with retro fitting cruise control so until those issues have been dealt with this option is not available at present. I Will be following this with interest. __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes! Last edited by Makefish; 10-05-2006 at 23:01.

11-05-2006, 08:00	#9
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,679 Thanks: 87 Thanked 845 Times in 761 Posts	Re: Cruise Control - dealer retrofit £60 is the right price for the kit designed for cars fitted with Multifunction steering wheel. The other steering wheel requires another interface which is going to put the price up I think. __________________ 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.

11-05-2006, 08:07	#10
Sonic1980 Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: A hop and a skip from nowhere Posts: 1,600 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Cruise Control - dealer retrofit What about the Fabia? Anyone had that done - if so prices would be good. Lots of motorway miles makes me want it retro fitted... __________________ Fabia v/RS http://www.whf.org.uk Wildlife Heritage Foundation - The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent. Part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) Big Cat Encounter - Want an idea for a great present??

11-05-2006, 08:58	#11
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,474 Thanks: 29 Thanked 135 Times in 119 Posts	Re: Cruise Control - dealer retrofit Hi All This is something that we have been looking at. We believe we can do Cruise and we are offering this at £195.00 + VAT But as always with the first one we would need the car for the day , but we are keen on doing this. So if anyone is interested please PM me Thank you Sarah

11-05-2006, 09:50	#12
Fluffmeister So rectum roots Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,087 Thanks: 47 Thanked 109 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Cruise Control - dealer retrofit I just called the stealer. My Cruise is being fitted as we speak, £146.97 inc vat and fitting. Mine is only fitted with Xenons and 18" Rims as extra's (no jumbo box or dual zone etc), NO Multi function steering wheel. Apparantly I have the right control module for it on the car, so I am getting the modified left hand stalk with the cruise buttons on it and it's being hooked up through the CAN. I am collecting it tomorrow night (After bitching with SUK but thats another story) so will post a pic of it and let you know if it's working ok when zapping back over the M62. Fluff' __________________ All you need in life is HERE The path to enlightenment lies before you ..... HERE Briskoda Bikers social group > Clicky

11-05-2006, 16:42	#15
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,679 Thanks: 87 Thanked 845 Times in 761 Posts	Re: Cruise Control - dealer retrofit Perhaps the parts for non Multifunction have now been released. Be interesting to see. __________________ 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.

11-05-2006, 22:09	#17
Fluffmeister So rectum roots Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,087 Thanks: 47 Thanked 109 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Cruise Control - dealer retrofit Well the dealer called, mine is now done, cruise control fitted. As I mentioned I am not picking it up until tomorrow so when I do I will post a picture of the "stalk" and let you know how it works. cheers Fluff __________________ All you need in life is HERE The path to enlightenment lies before you ..... HERE Briskoda Bikers social group > Clicky

11-05-2006, 22:32	#18
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,679 Thanks: 87 Thanked 845 Times in 761 Posts	Re: Cruise Control - dealer retrofit Great news mate - bet your glad to have it. I've done a bit more research today for Octy II and it is dependant on which control unit you have, nothing to do with the MF steering wheel. FWIW the Golf kit supplied for use with the MF steering wheel is still controlled by the stalk and not the wheel - it is control unit specific. __________________ 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; 11-05-2006 at 22:37.

12-05-2006, 15:20	#20
Steve R Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North west UK Posts: 138 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Cruise Control - dealer retrofit Had cruise retro fitted to my Octy VRS estate on Wednesday - Fantastic!! Cost £150 dealer fit. Well worth the money. The resume function is great and stops the speeding tickets I hope! __________________ Just because you are paranoid it doesn't mean they're not after you!

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