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Title: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: MightyMullet on February 11, 2013, 03:50:19 pm
I know theres threads about this but i couldnt find the answer i wanted so be patient  :innocent:

I went to the stealers today to ask about retrofitting this, they said £127 fitted which i was keen for, however he said if the wiring isnt there itll be nearer £300 :surprised:

So basically, is there anyway of telling if the wiring is there without tearing everything apart?
If not, what do i take off and what do i look for?

Cheers guys :drinking:
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: S2 Ant on February 11, 2013, 03:51:40 pm
I think EddieNL is the guy to be asking about this on here - he seems to have very good feedback on helping people with things just like this I believe
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: Andy on February 11, 2013, 03:57:28 pm
its after a certain year they put the wire there..know on mine 54plate the extra wire had to be put in but charging £300 :stupid:
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: MightyMullet on February 11, 2013, 04:00:20 pm
I think EddieNL is the guy to be asking about this on here - he seems to have very good feedback on helping people with things just like this I believe

Cheers mate, ill drop him a pm if he dont see this :), the only reason im doing it at VW is it still has 10 month warranty. But i wont pay £300.  
its after a certain year they put the wire there..know on mine 54plate the extra wire had to be put in but charging £300 :stupid:

I know crazy for a wire, mines feb 2006 on a 55 plate!
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: Andy on February 11, 2013, 04:04:49 pm
think yours will need the wire..
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: MightyMullet on February 11, 2013, 04:14:24 pm
think yours will need the wire..

 :sad1:
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: Eddie-NL on February 11, 2013, 04:24:20 pm
you could be lucky if your car is a MY2006

where are you located?
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: Andy on February 11, 2013, 04:25:13 pm
its not as bad as you think..When Ed did mine i had already removed the wipes arms and scuttle panel..then feed a piece of wire from inside the car to the ecu ; Think it took an hour to do the job lot
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: MightyMullet on February 11, 2013, 04:34:36 pm
you could be lucky if your car is a MY2006

where are you located?


Penzance, Cornwall. Miles from anywhere. Is there anyway of finding out?

its not as bad as you think..When Ed did mine i had already removed the wipes arms and scuttle panel..then feed a piece of wire from inside the car to the ecu ; Think it took an hour to do the job lot

Certainly good to here thanks  :drinking:
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: Baz300 on February 11, 2013, 05:17:58 pm
My car is a 2006 (55 plate)and the wire was already in place
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: MightyMullet on February 11, 2013, 05:27:58 pm
My car is a 2006 (55 plate)and the wire was already in place

Great news  :drinking:

Is the build date stamped anywhere? If its after june 2005 the its my2006 yes?
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: Andy on February 11, 2013, 05:32:49 pm
.should tell you on your v5 form what year it is-mine is registered 2005 but on a 54plate
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: Eddie-NL on February 11, 2013, 06:41:06 pm
You can tell by your vin number

2006MY = WVWZZZ1KZ6W??????
2005MY = WVWZZZ1KZ5W??????
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: homesqueeze on February 11, 2013, 07:02:53 pm
Got my car in '05 with an '05 plate. Don't know if it had a wire or not, but VW charged me £167 all in to retro fit cruise last year.
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: A1dan2.0tdisport on February 11, 2013, 07:11:23 pm
Iv just bought a cruise stalk off vee-dubber, if the wire is already there in my car, do I just need to plug and play and then have someone activate in vcds?
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: A1dan2.0tdisport on February 11, 2013, 07:12:49 pm
You can tell by your vin number

2006MY = WVWZZZ1KZ6W??????
2005MY = WVWZZZ1KZ5W??????
If that's your vin code then you have the wire already installed?

My number plate is MT06. Make much difference Eddie?
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: Eddie-NL on February 11, 2013, 07:15:27 pm
If your vin says your car is a 2006 car then it will be ok

don't go by reg as some cars were not registered straight away
Title: Re: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: torque777 on February 11, 2013, 07:17:42 pm
That's interesting I have a tdi in s spec and was told by vw it would be £300  even thou it is a 57 plate with a 08 build ...

sent using my own fingers
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: Eddie-NL on February 11, 2013, 07:19:21 pm
As you have an S spec you need a controller

Where are you located
Title: Re: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: torque777 on February 11, 2013, 07:31:16 pm
I'm in Shropshire .....dam poverty spec

sent using my own fingers
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: Coe on February 11, 2013, 09:52:13 pm
If it helps when you look at the wiring unit under the steering column the wire you need for cruise is a single black and white wire. I have this on good authority  :happy2:

My car is an 05 GTI and it had the wire. Thank f$*k for that. Golfman fitted mine.
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: MightyMullet on February 11, 2013, 10:04:11 pm
Awesome info Eddie, mine is WVWZZZ1KZ6W so itll have the wiring? Thanks forthe help, means alot  :drinking:
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: A1dan2.0tdisport on February 11, 2013, 10:29:22 pm
If your vin says your car is a 2006 car then it will be ok

don't go by reg as some cars were not registered straight away

This is my vin. Just to confirm that I will or will not need the wire

WWWZZZ1KZ6B

Thanks for help Eddie mate
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: rich83 on February 11, 2013, 10:45:17 pm
If your vin says your car is a 2006 car then it will be ok

don't go by reg as some cars were not registered straight away

This is my vin. Just to confirm that I will or will not need the wire


Thanks for help Eddie mate

I wouldnt post your VIN on a public forum.
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: A1dan2.0tdisport on February 11, 2013, 10:47:25 pm
Thanks rich iv edited mine. Can people get any info from that now?

And could you edit your quote to suit thanks mate,
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: rich83 on February 11, 2013, 10:48:45 pm
Done.... just better safe than sorry.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Wiring for cruise control?
Post by: A1dan2.0tdisport on February 12, 2013, 12:11:36 am
Done.... just better safe than sorry.  :happy2:
ye thanks mate appreciate you looking out for forum Members :)