As in the title what would I need to get this upgrade fitted.

As mine is a 97P would I need to do many mods to get it to work.

Any responses would be most appreciated.

Cheers in advance

Roy

Cruise underbonnet actuator
Cruise indicator stalk
Cruise brake switch

Plus clutch switch if manual

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 12:54:

Cruise underbonnet actuator Cruise indicator stalk Cruise brake switch Plus clutch switch if manual

Cheers Marks DTM

I may go ahead with the upgrade, I know where I can get my hands on a stalk but the rest I shall have to have a look about for.

Would you say this is a mod worth having reason why I ask is I dont really do alot of motorway driving.

I generally do about 600 miles a week mostly on motorway and I find that unless its the early hours and the motorway is clear that cruise control is a waist of time

Elite Pete wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 13:01:

I generally do about 600 miles a week mostly on motorway and I find that unless its the early hours and the motorway is clear that cruise control is a waist of time

Cheers for the response Elite Pete

Been thinking about it myself and the only times I have been on the motorway as of late I have been stuck in traffic, may give this a miss for the moment.

Nice to know it can be done but I think I will wait.

I find it essential given the number of speed cameras these days.....set it to 40 in a forty zone and away you go.

One of the best mods you can do.....

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 13:23:

I find it essential given the number of speed cameras these days.....set it to 40 in a forty zone and away you go. One of the best mods you can do.....

Never thought of that, makes sense

Yep, I'm with Mark on this one.  I never use mine on the motorway, but in 30 or 40 limits, stick it on and you don't have to worry about your speed creeping up,  which in an Omega is hard to notice.

Well you both have sold on the plus's of getting it done, its just a case of funds and the bits to do it so may take a little while but will definately look into getting it fitted.

Cheers

Roy

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 12:54:

Cruise underbonnet actuator Cruise indicator stalk Cruise brake switch Plus clutch switch if manual

Don't forget the ECU!

I use my cruise all the time. It is invaluable for long stretches of heavily speed restricted roads though!!  8-)

Big Rod wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 13:32:

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 12:54: Cruise underbonnet actuator Cruise indicator stalk Cruise brake switch Plus clutch switch if manual Don't forget the ECU! I use my cruise all the time. It is invaluable for long stretches of heavily speed restricted roads though!!  8-)

ECU does it need to be enabled or something.

It's a seperate box AFAIK, but I'm happy to be proved wrong.

The later models were controlled by the engine ECU, but IIRC, there's another ECU to control the actuator.

Slightly off topic - but does cruise control apply the brakes?
I have set mine to the limit in restricted areas, then rolled down a hill and seen it creep up by almost 10mph...

wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 13:39:

Slightly off topic - but does cruise control apply the brakes? I have set mine to the limit in restricted areas, then rolled down a hill and seen it creep up by almost 10mph...

No. I think common sense must prevail in that case!!!  ;D

Big Rod wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 13:32:

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 12:54: Cruise underbonnet actuator Cruise indicator stalk Cruise brake switch Plus clutch switch if manual Don't forget the ECU! I use my cruise all the time. It is invaluable for long stretches of heavily speed restricted roads though!!  8-)

Its in the actuator box......

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 13:59:

Its in the actuator box......

Alrighty then!!  :-[

Would the Elite cruise control setup work on a 2.0 only not seen many 2.0 cdx about being broken with the cruise on it.

They are not engine or trim specific (CDx and Elite had it as standard)....so any actuator based cruise system (which is most of them) will work......even the one off a Vectra will work but the cable may need changing!

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 14:07:

They are not engine or trim specific (CDx and Elite had it as standard)....so any actuator based cruise system (which is most of them) will work......even the one off a Vectra will work but the cable may need changing!

Cheers for the response Marks DTM

Shall keep an eye out for an Elite thats being broken up.

With any luck I will be able to get all the parts needed.

If you get a 2.0 cruise unit then I believe it will need reprogramming if used on a V6 and vice versa. It's to do with the engine speed signal. The cruise will actually work, but the lower speed limit for cruise will be wrong.

The cable is different for the 3.0, 2.5, Vectra 2.5 and 2.0 so try to get the right cable. They cost about £50 from the dealer.

The cruise actuator is the same across quite a few Vx models.

I have a long commute and use cruise every day. I find it excellent and it allows you to stretch your legs.

JasonH wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 16:56:

If you get a 2.0 cruise unit then I believe it will need reprogramming if used on a V6 and vice versa. It's to do with the engine speed signal. The cruise will actually work, but the lower speed limit for cruise will be wrong. The cable is different for the 3.0, 2.5, Vectra 2.5 and 2.0 so try to get the right cable. They cost about £50 from the dealer. The cruise actuator is the same across quite a few Vx models. I have a long commute and use cruise every day. I find it excellent and it allows you to stretch your legs.

Cheers for the response JasonH

Shall keep an eye out and try to get the right parts if not possible shall just go direct to Vx and get the right length cable.

Oh and watch Ebay. A complete cruise kit can be had from about £40 to £70.

But the clutch switch (if you have a manual) is a pain. They're quite rare secondhand and cost about £19 from the dealer. You might also need a 4 wire brake switch, another £13 or so.

JasonH wrote on 21. Jul 2006 at 17:01:

Oh and watch Ebay. A complete cruise kit can be had from about £40 to £70. But the clutch switch (if you have a manual) is a pain. They're quite rare secondhand and cost about £19 from the dealer. You might also need a 4 wire brake switch, another £13 or so.

Shall definately keep an eye out on ebay for a kit, I maybe lucky.

Clutch switch heard a few people mention these, may just go to the dealer when the time comes.

Brake switch again maybe lucky if not dealer it will be.

Has anyone got any pictures or part numbers of the Clutch switch and Brake switch for future reference.

Cheers in advance

Roy

                                              Part no:      Approx price (excl VAT)
Brake switch (non-cruise) (newer Omegas)      9149765
Brake switch for cruise (newer Omegas)      9149766      £12

E-clip for cruise cable (10 off)             11051532      £0.40      

Brake switch is fitted to Y22XE, X20DTH, Y26SE, Y32SE, Y22DTH, Y25TD, X20SE, X20XEV, X25XE,X30XE with cruise. Not used on any other Vauxhalls.

Cruise cable X25XE (IDENT KK)            25140751      £48.15            
Cruise cable X30XE(IDENT DZ)            25312986

Stalk                          9181011      Vectra, Omega, Sintra
Clutch switch                  90458543      Omega to S1221920
Clutch switch                    90569685      Vectra
Clutch switch                  90492444      Corsa, Astra, Zafira
Clutch switch (later Omegas)            90494519      £19.60

Vectra clutch switch will fit later Omegas (apparently).

Omega and Vectra clutch switches:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j292/jasonhanlon/Clutchswitches1.jpg

Omega is bigger, but connectors are the same.

i use mine all the time, A roads and motorway....

I find i can get at least 5mpg more at 75mph when cruise is on, and it is more relaxing.....

In the process of fitting cruise to my Mk2 cav

yup, agree with Marks_DTM on this one, wouldn't whant to be without it. Great for keeping to 30mph in those long villages....