Thread: Disco series 1- whacky cruise control

is it factory or after market?

we have both
on our V8 it was doing the same thing ended up being a small split on the vacuum lines
on the after market one....you set it to say 65/70 and it just gets faster and faster until you cancel it you can set it again and it will be ok ...This one we don't know what's wrong with it and its out to get it on 70 you have to set it at 65.

I would have another look your self around the vac lines just to make sure

Hi Dullbird.

Thanks for the reply.

It's factory, although I do have an aftermarket one lying around in the shed that I'm loathed to install... just for simplicity and tidiness.
Speed doesnt seem to effect it's performance, and when I can get it to kick in, it maintains contstant speed.
I have gone right though and checked / replaced sections of the vaccume hosing to satisfy myself.....
I thought $900 was a bit steep, but do quite a bit of highway driving, so it's bordering on a necessity.

Cheers!
Giffster

I think ours ended up being a cracked t piece from memory but if you say you have checked all that I can't help you...our symptoms were exactly the same as yours on the V8 not being effected by speed and getting it to kick in sometimes but not others

Good luck sorry I couldn't help

Thanks mate.

I hadnt checked the T section for cracks - will certainly do so though.... it looked in pretty good condition.

Thanks again for helping out a noob - just out of curiosity, have I posted in the correct place? dont like steppin on toes....

Cheers.

Giffster.

should be in the tech section but its ok I have asked for it to be moved

Cheers.

Will continue it in the tech section........ if I can find it.
When I work out how to formally thank you, I'll do that also.

Giffster.

Pull the hose off the bellows line and suck on it to see if the bellows pull in and out,replace all the hoses and finally pull the brake switch under the peddle down,you will hear it ratchet and try that.99.99% off cruise problems are split hoses or the switch isn't set right so it cancels the cruise before it starts. Pat

Hi Pat303 -

I will certainly give that a try.
Thanks for you help mate!

Thanks also to those that have tolerated my forum post paux pas.

Giffster.