Install of cruise control

Petrosg85 · 17-03-2014, 12:20 PM

After receiving a fair number of speed fines, I decided that it would be wiser to install a cruise control if possible. I want to maintain automatically the indicated speed. Does anybody have a clue where can i get information and cost about this?

Pursya · 17-03-2014, 02:42 PM

Aftermarket cruise controls used to be available.
They relied on magnets wired to the drive shaft with a sensor that picked up the revolutions.
These days most cars will have the electrical wiring already in the vehicle loom(s). So you would be best to look to Ford or wrecking Fiesta to pick up the required bits and pieces. Including a new steering wheel of course.

Just found this and it doesn't look good.
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2049295

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Talked to the dealership this morning – apparently they cant install CC on the base fiesta model

Petrosg85 · 17-03-2014, 03:05 PM

That is bad indeed. So do i have to replace te whole steering wheel? Cannot I install one more cntroller behind the existing wheel?

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Originally Posted by Pursya

Aftermarket cruise controls used to be available.
They relied on magnets wired to the drive shaft with a sensor that picked up the revolutions.
These days most cars will have the electrical wiring already in the vehicle loom(s). So you would be best to look to Ford or wrecking Fiesta to pick up the required bits and pieces. Including a new steering wheel of course.

Just found this and it doesn't look good.
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2049295

Pursya · 17-03-2014, 07:46 PM

Well the wiring is in the wheel. I'm assuming here your car is a late model Fiesta.
You could bang in an aftermarket generic unit but you would have to wire it complete.
Check ebay for generic units.

foxtrot3 · 17-03-2014, 07:56 PM

Hi. Get in touch with The Command Auto Group ( tcag.com.au ) and find out if they have one and who can fit it in your area. Cheers MD

Yellow_Festiva · 17-03-2014, 08:17 PM

Got a quote for aftermarket CC for our new mirage and the circa $900 cost was a little too much.

fiestaz · 17-03-2014, 08:23 PM

Foxtrot3 Command is a great system. Have one in my work Iload. Supplied & installed came to around $900. it does a great job, but in my opinion, a car with factory cruise control is better, as it has a cancel button!
But i would recommend the command system.

foxtrot3 · 17-03-2014, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fiestaz

Foxtrot3 Command is a great system. Have one in my work Iload. Supplied & installed came to around $900. it does a great job, but in my opinion, a car with factory cruise control is better, as it has a cancel button!
But i would recommend the command system.

Hi. Try hitting the off button, If you dont turn off the ignition it still remembers the last speed so if you turn it on again and hit resume it will go to your last set speed. Cheers MD

fiestaz · 18-03-2014, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by foxtrot3

Hi. Try hitting the off button, If you dont turn off the ignition it still remembers the last speed so if you turn it on again and hit resume it will go to your last set speed. Cheers MD

Yeh, we have done that, doesnt do it. System is about a year old.

Petrosg85 · 19-03-2014, 04:06 PM

I was informed today for two guys that take care of the installation of the cruise control on my car and they are in my area (sydenham 3037). tony and tagg. Their price was 750$ and 800$. The duration of the setup is 1-1,5 hour. What do you think?does it worth it? May i have any issues?

My car is a Fiesta 2011 automatic (not wetec)

fiestaz · 19-03-2014, 06:30 PM

look at reviews on the brands of system they use. Command is the best one ive heard of.

Yellow_Festiva · 19-03-2014, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Petrosg85

I was informed today for two guys that take care of the installation of the cruise control on my car and they are in my area (sydenham 3037). tony and tagg. Their price was 750$ and 800$. The duration of the setup is 1-1,5 hour. What do you think?does it worth it? May i have any issues?

My car is a Fiesta 2011 automatic (not wetec)

Look at the switch gear they use, and ask exactly where it will be mounted.

If your Fiesta came out with CC as an option the installer should be able to source the factory hardware (or one that's very close) and mount it in the factory location.

Pursya · 20-03-2014, 07:47 PM

Factory location is the steering wheel.
So you would need to replace that as a minimum.

80rs · 22-03-2014, 09:24 PM

buy a fiesta steering wheel with cruise buttons and swap it for you current wheel then go to the dealer and get them to activate cruise control. should cost only a few hundred.

Heres the link http://fiestawiki.net/tiki/tiki-inde...Cruise+Control

Yellow_Festiva · 22-03-2014, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Pursya

Factory location is the steering wheel.
So you would need to replace that as a minimum.

Depends, with some cars the location is just blanked off with plastic like the old i30.

Then you have the old Focus, where I think the CC was attached to the underside of the inner part of the wheel.

I googled 2011 Fiesta wheel and got these:

With:

Without:

Buy the switch:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-OEM-R...item53fb84a572

And you just need to arrange the new wheel trim, which you can probably get online as well, or from a wrecker.

Pursya · 23-03-2014, 10:21 AM

At $47 for shipping it might be worth using that part number and giving the local dealers a call.

Yellow_Festiva · 23-03-2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Pursya

At $47 for shipping it might be worth using that part number and giving the local dealers a call.

You will probably find that Ford will distance themselves from installing anything bought online.

I had a warranty claim for the chrome trim on my Focus steering wheel. I was told that they need to replace the WHOLE WHEEL at a cost if $1200.

I told them the trim looks like it's just glued on, and sure enough, you can buy them online for around $20. When I told the dealer about this they just told me it isn't how the part comes and that a new wheel was needed.

Why all the arguments?? It was 1 month out of warranty and they wanted to slug me with the cost of the wheel...

Pursya · 23-03-2014, 08:19 PM

I'm sure the actual switch would be available as a separate item as it is a part that can fail, that's why it has a part number. And that's why I think a call to Ford Oz wouldn't hurt as the part cost and the shipping might be much the same as the local supply.
The trim may be harder to source as it's a Fiesta. I would expect Ford to do exactly as you said they did for the Focus.

80rs · 23-03-2014, 10:14 PM

i can sell you the steering wheel with switches for $200