Member Since: 30 Jun 2013
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Cruise Control
On return from a long trip 'Up North' on return leg Cruise Control gave out half way home. Stopped for fuel (surprise surprise), restart etc still no cruise control. Been trying to active it whilst driving for the last week. Then, sure enough, yesterday it started to work again.
Does this suggest it is more likely the switch pack, wiring in the steering wheel or something else?
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11th Jan 2014 11:55 am
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Check the wiring behind the airbag. Other than that, clock spring.
I've got a couple (unused) available if it is.
Can post one to you today if your quick or you could drive up as I'm About 40 miles from you Bodsys Brake Bible
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Thanks Guys, I pop the airbag out and have a look at the wiring this avo.
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11th Jan 2014 12:14 pm
Duffer
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Before I do, is there a knack to getting the airbag back in place so as not to trap any wires etc?
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11th Jan 2014 12:18 pm
Robbie
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There are clips under the airbag for the wires. When you unlatch the 'bag tilt it up and away from you and the wires usually stay in the correct clips. No drama if they don't.
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Yep, my money is also on the little wiring loom behind the airbag.
I've had to fix mine twice for the same reason, wire snapped off at the plastic multiplug.
I attached slightly long wires and it's been fine since.
Also, you can actually do this repair without unplugging the airbag but do obviously need to release the attachments so you can get in behind it. Mods:
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11th Jan 2014 5:19 pm
wilf1234
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hi narpy - just curious how did you get to the wiring without taking the airbag out?
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6th Mar 2014 3:49 pm
Narpy
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I didn't, you still have to release the airbag but you don't have to disconnect it.
It is possible to leave the airbag plugged up yet swing it up and out of the way so you can get in behind it to attack the problem some looms.
You're obviously going to require an airbag removal tool too.Mods:
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6th Mar 2014 4:11 pm
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cheers
just chopping up a coat hanger as we speak!! (for the removal tool!)
6th Mar 2014 4:15 pm
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If cruise is the feature that is causing you grief Wilf, check the brown wire at the right hand side of the multiplug beneath the airbag. Being on the end it seems to take more punishment and was the cause of intermittent cruise on my D3. Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
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Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
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Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
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6th Mar 2014 4:31 pm
maxmax
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I have used an old brick tie (pence at the builders merchant or free all over the place thanks to my messy builders). It is slightly stiffer than the coat hanger. The ideal shape is a 90 degree hook of only 3-4 mm. It takes a bit of fiddling the first time (read that as hours!), but once you know where the clips are it comes off in seconds.
To your post, my clock spring was replaced in 2010 by me, solved cruise control and telephone control problems. The new one just stopped working and before buying a new one I gave it a vacuum (dust removal) and a good spray with wd40. Now all the steering wheel functions work again.
If you need a new clock spring, it was best value with "the large one".D3 2.7 TDv6 HSE, 2005 in silver.
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21st Mar 2014 11:22 pm
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