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FAQ / REFERENCE => How-To's => Topic started by: Poooobaa on August 15, 2008, 03:58:02 PM

Title: Adding Cruise Control
Post by: Poooobaa on August 15, 2008, 03:58:02 PM

Any write-ups or how-to's. I see others have asked. Has no one done this? I bought a so called complete setup off ebay but just looking at things has me questioning a few items like the throttle cable hook up. Anybody seen something on this on other boards or sites? Thanks.

Title: Adding Cruise Control
Post by: BlackBMWs on September 17, 2009, 10:01:46 PM

Quote from: Poooobaa;54950

Any write-ups or how-to's. I see others have asked. Has no one done this? I bought a so called complete setup off ebay but just looking at things has me questioning a few items like the throttle cable hook up. Anybody seen something on this on other boards or sites? Thanks.

+1  :cool:

Title: Adding Cruise Control
Post by: roundel318 on September 18, 2009, 11:24:42 AM

I think I recall some writeups around the net, they aren't new, so it might take some searching.
I know there is a mounting bracket for the throttle cable assy that mounts somewhere in the engine bay that could be missing?

Title: Adding Cruise Control
Post by: DaveM-sport on September 20, 2009, 12:30:21 PM

I've fitted it to my 318iS

I used an E36 throttle cable if I remember correctly as it was a little better fit in regards length

Other than that it's all plug and play if you have
The clutch switch and bracket
ECU
Stalk
Control unit

Title: Adding Cruise Control
Post by: AcSchnitzer318is on September 20, 2009, 10:39:36 PM

Half way down the page... it's still on my list of to do's.

Cruise Retrofit (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155&highlight=cruise&page=3)

Title: Adding Cruise Control
Post by: JP 91iS on September 22, 2009, 11:06:45 PM

Quote from: AcSchnitzer318is;78691

Half way down the page... it's still on my list of to do's.

Cruise Retrofit (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155&highlight=cruise&page=3)

This is the info I followed to do mine.  As far as I can remember its all plug n play. Except you'll need the E36 M42 cruise cable, PN: 65-71-8-357-087.  The actuator mount bracket wouldn't fit on my airbox mounts (not sure why its different but it is), so I've read the E36 M42 mount works but can't confirm it.