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  1. 12th November 2014, 09:06 PM #1
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    TDI300 auto cruise control

    I recently purchased a 97 TDi auto and it does not have cruise control. I am led to believe that cruise could be factory fitted to the diesels but was not that common. So this raises a few questions.

    Why is factory cruise in the TDi a rare thing ?

    How does the factory cruise work if there is no engine ECU ?

    Is fitting aftermarket cruise worth it as the 300 TDi auto is not actually a ball of fire and (IMO) would struggle to maintain a constant speed, in my case 100kph on trips.

    Any experience or (contructive) comments are welcome.
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  2. 12th November 2014, 09:25 PM #2
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    Any aftermarket cruise control will work using a magnet and pickup on a drive shaft. Vacuum can be sourced from the vac pump for the brakes. The AP60 kit works just fine, not too dear.

    Example:

    Cruise Control DIY KIT Command AP60 Vacuum Actuator | eBay

    I like cruise control to ease my right leg on long trips, and if it can't hold a speed it drops out and I just engage it again on the next flat or down hill section.
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  3. 13th November 2014, 12:54 PM #3
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    I have the ap60 fitted to my tdi auto and it sits happily at 100kph even with the camper trailer on the back, saying that i dont use it often as most road uses dont know how to sit on a constant speed so its an endless game of set and reset.
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  4. 13th November 2014, 06:59 PM #4
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    Australian Delivery 300TDi's did not come with with "Factory" cruise control.
    It required a Drive By Wire throttle pedal & ECU amongst other things.

    There a are couple of imports running around with it & from memory LRA bought one in.

    My old D1 & My FIL's current D1 has After Market Cruise control & no problems.

    Good luck.
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  5. 13th November 2014, 07:29 PM #5
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    I have a 96 Tdi ES and it does not have cruise. The V8 does. I suspect that LR left it off the Tdi due to the lack of power.
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    I was asked " Is it ignorance or apathy?" I replied "I don't know and I don't care."


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