Mk5 Gti Cruise Control

[Dobbsy]

Hi Guys

Just a quick question about cruise control on a 2007 mk5 gti,

I would like to fit cruise control and have watched a couple of videos on how to do it but slightly confused.

On one video it shows you have to run a wire from behind the Window wipers, I have had a look behind the box and mine looks nothing like the video, It shows loads of connections that you have to tap into but mine just has a control unit in it and one purple plug.

Just wondering what I would have to do to get this function on the car. I have also bought a stork but only a cheap Chinese one think I may have made an error in buying it as look like I should have bought a genuine one ?

My m8 runs a garage so have access to Vagcom etc.

Thanks


Craig

[Dobbsy]

Any Idea's ?

[GrayMK5GTI]

2007 doesn't need the cable. I've fitted it to both my 2007 GTIs

Use this guide: http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/roccopedia/index.php?title=Fit_Cruise_Control

You can buy the genuine "rev G" version stalk  on eBay for around £38 delivered

[omeydz]

No cable required as above.

Just swap in the cruise indicator stalk and vagcom.

If you need Cruise stalks I have genuine Version G stalks European stock not China.

Drop me a PM 

Good luck!

[Dobbsy]

Thanks for the reply's,

Seems I can send or read pm's yet would you be able to email me @ cdobbins_2000@hotmail.com with the price of a compatible stalk ?

Thanks

[omeydz]

Thanks for the reply's,

Seems I can send or read pm's yet would you be able to email me @ cdobbins_2000@hotmail.com with the price of a compatible stalk ?

Thanks

Email sent 

[GTIEagles]

Is a cable needed for a 2005 gti?

[omeydz]

Is a cable needed for a 2005 gti?

The last of the 55 plate VWs will have it. Youll need to check pin 13 of the black plug of the steering wheel module controller. if its got a wire in already then you just need a cruise stalk.

@Dobbsy just bought one from me and on its way. Drop me a PM if you need one! 

Hope that helps.

Good luck! 

[GTIEagles]

Mine is a mid 2005 model on a 05 plate. Is there an easy way to check? Where is the control module located?

[omeydz]

if its an 05 then will definitely will not have the wire.

Credit to source websites for images used.

To check:
Disconnect battery.
Use flathead screwdriver to prise off top of steering column trim.
Unscrew 3x T25 torx screws ( 2 either side of steering wheel and 1x under steering column under the steering adjustment lever)

Remove lower steering column trim
You'll see a module attached on the underside looking like this:

Pull the red locking tab away from the plug so it disengages on the black plug.
Press and pull out the black plug.
Look and the pin numbering on the plug and you'll see pin 13 slot is empty.

Id get garage to help if you are not confident at auto electrics. I cant accept responsibility if anything happens etc etc 

[RetroRaz]

Normally if you have a roof aerial then you will already have the cruise control wire fitted.

[GTIEagles]

Yep no roof aerial, I'll check it anyway but it doesn't look like mine with have the wire which is a shame because cruise control would come in handy on my long trips.

[RetroRaz]

Heres some pics i took a few years ago when my wire was missing. Its the top 2nd hole. 

Hope it helps

[GTIEagles]

Thanks, that does and it's from here that you feed the wire to the steering module?

[omeydz]

Yep