Member Since: 26 Oct 2015
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 45
Cruise control - just checking your opinion
My cruise control does live its own life. Sometimes even multiple rides when everything is ok. But lately it have been getting worse.
Symptoms:
- no cruise control at all - ignition off reset and it usually comes to live
- cruise drops off during the drive - ignition off reset and it usually comes back to live
I've been reading the forum and understood that the clock spring could be in charge for this behavior.
Do you agree that I should start from there?
Thanks in advance!
28th Nov 2015 2:46 pm
Les40
Member Since: 01 Mar 2012
Location: Coventry
Posts: 376
Id say clock spring mine does it too. Also the stereo controls can throw a wobbly
Start with the loom behind the airbag. Much cheaper and very common. Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
Freelander 2 2007 HSE Manual Tambora Flame
Previous: FL2 56 reg SE Manual Black (written off )
Disco 3 06 reg B7S Manual Rimini Red
Disco 2 TD5 Y reg ES Manual Blue - Chipped
Several Discovery 300 TDis
28th Nov 2015 4:54 pm
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Posts: 17932
As above but also worth checking the connections to the engine ECU. The pins can corrode if water finds its way in which changes the values of the resistive ladder. The buttons on the wheel can also fail, so worth careful diagnostics before reaching for the parts cannon.
Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
Member Since: 26 Oct 2015
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 45
Thanks, I'll start digging before going to clock spring route then.
28th Nov 2015 8:08 pm
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
Had exact same symptoms and it was the little wiring loom behind the airbag.
The cables are very weak right at the connectors. Make sure you really examine each one closely. The cable will fail but the insulation remains intact so you have to check each one very carefully.
I can't remember exactly but I think the brown wire at the end of the large white connector was suspect. It is wise to extend the cable a little so it's not under too much tension, you can see here where I have extended the brown wire with a red one.
Click image to enlarge
Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
)
