Cruise Control is Installed!

Wooooo Weeeee Back in Dec of '08 a member of the board had a few of the Audiovox cruise controls that he wanted to get rid of for the low price of $80(if I recall). Being somewhat of a purist with my car being original, and wanting to keep it that way I was hesitant to take the plunge and purchase it. I went ahead and it sat on the shelf till today. Printed out the directions from Mike Barnes and with the photos he emailed me(months ago) I now have a functioning cruise control installed! Just returned from a (second,) maiden voyage and it performed flawlessly. The directions were right on target.

THANK YOU MIKE!

It wasn't without one hiccup though that I must admit to. The first trip out to test it was met with the unit not responding..... The light would come on when powered, but I would hold the set button and nothing was happening. Huh? Came back home and a quick check of the wiring I found I had it connected to the wrong side of the coil. Another trip out confirmed all is good. I cannot beleive how sweet it is having it on there, what a difference when cruising on the freeway.

Just need to tidy up the wiring in the interior as I did the engine bay during the install.

:)-D

For those who want cruise control but weren't lucky enough to get an Audiovox unit, I'm currently trying to work on a replacement, probably based on a GM unit. Don't expect results any time soon but I need cruise on my GT so I'm determined to figure it out! :D

[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/Cruise-Control-Kit-AP50-Universal-Fit-DIY-1yr-Warranty-/360298482500?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e3768b44]These guys[/url] sell several universal-fit models. Maybe a bit pricey, but in the ballpark.

Congrats OP!

How do we get put on that notification list Mike?