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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Where-too on 28 July 2011, 11:06

Title: Cruise control drops out
Post by: Where-too on 28 July 2011, 11:06

Hi,
Recently the cruise control on my mk5 DSG has begun dropping out at random moments. Following this it can not be switched on again and the absence of the light on the dash reflects this. The only way to get it back is by switching the ignition off and on again. I've heard a rumour that it might be the switch on the stalk that is at fault, however it seems strange that the ignition can reset the cruise if this is the case.

Any ideas? If it is the switch, is it a DIY job, or will I need to take it to a garage?

Thanks for your help.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Cruise control drops out
Post by: Brush57 on 28 July 2011, 17:58

Mine was doing the same had to get new stalk fitted and that cured the problem, cruise has worked no problem ever sence hope this helps

Title: Re: Cruise control drops out
Post by: Where-too on 28 July 2011, 18:16

Thanks Brush57. 
Sounds like that could be the problem then. Hopefully I can fix it myself! Well in sure I can take it apart anyway. What follows after that could be interesting!  :undecided: !

Title: Re: Cruise control drops out
Post by: black-magic on 30 July 2011, 01:26

I have exactly same issue with my cruise.   :sad: Its been like it for ages. IE Sometime it wont come on. Others time you can turn on / off say 4 / 5 times then it will stay off untill you turn off. I do find if I use it if the green light is on it will last the journey.

If anyone else has hand this and fixed then let us know.

Title: Re: Cruise control drops out
Post by: sprout99 on 30 July 2011, 10:49

you have a switch on clutch and brake pedals too.

brake one would cause brake light probs - your lights work ok?

Title: Re: Cruise control drops out
Post by: _Adam_ on 01 August 2011, 09:13

i want cruise control  :sad: lol

Title: Re: Cruise control drops out
Post by: sprout99 on 01 August 2011, 09:49

Quote from: _Adam_ on 01 August 2011, 09:13

i want cruise control  :sad: lol

easy to retrofit - stalk is £65 ish from stealer

Title: Re: Cruise control drops out
Post by: gremlin848 on 02 August 2011, 17:49

mine sometimes does not turn on only noticed it this week and the more i try it the more pi55ed of i am

Title: Re: Cruise control drops out
Post by: gremlin848 on 02 August 2011, 17:51

at 65 quid i might have to revert to the old right foot to keep the same speed like i used to in my mk 3 gti