Would a cable throttled 1.8 turbo have cruise control - would it work?

[benday007]

Hi guys

May seem a silly question but the golf has a cruise control stalk but cruise control does not operate, is it meant to have this stalk or has someone attempted to fit cruise control to a car which won't accommodate the facility??

Cheers!!!!

[mcgee9t2]

should work. seem to remember they have to be activated though? so has yours been activated/ ever worked?

[houston]

they dont work on cable, its more likely someones just fitted the stalk, mines the same

unless you find out otherwise cos id love to get it working on mine.

also needs more than just the stalk fitted

http://www.foxytech.hostcell.net/wiring_-_outside.htm

[topher]

my old AGU had factory fitted cruise control, it cant be retro-fitted simply though.. bits of loom and ecu need changing.

[tech1889]

is it easy job on electric throttle ??

[topher]

If you're familiar with dismantling the fusebox, steering wheel and wiper motor then yeah, p!ss easy. Plenty of guides around for it

[tech1889]

yer im not that familiar with doing them things.. how much people normally charge ??

[topher]

150 fitted is about the going rate. Takes me just over an hour. I reckon you'd still manage it in an afternoon, dont be a wuss give it a go

[tech1889]

yer yer will do when money eases up a bit in the new year.. got any secrets places to buy the kit cheap ??

[brianpologti]

my old AGU had factory fitted cruise control, it cant be retro-fitted simply though.. bits of loom and ecu need changing.

Yep and still going strong