Cruise Control problem in 2001 Bora 4motion

**balkanac** · 15-07-2009, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Treza360

I don't have to hold mine down for 2-5 seconds. I just give it a quick press and off she cruises.

Same. If you hold the button it will start accelerating

**JustCruisn** · 15-07-2009, 09:49 PM

Is it manual ?
Try setting the speed when going fast. Then when going slower down hill hit resume and see what happens. If it works down hill it may be that your clutch is slipping and it gives up.

**dustfp** · 05-02-2010, 06:56 PM

I have the exact same issue as the OP. I'll try the brake pedal test when I get a chance, but what needs to be done to actually fix the problem (assuming it is the brake pedal switch)?

**Treza360** · 05-02-2010, 07:00 PM

You head down to your local VW parts centre and buy a new switch for ~$20-$30, you then install the switch. Easy as pie. There's a nice how to guide on vortex for the brake light switch (not worth paying someone for an hours worth of labour for a 5-10min job).
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1158315
Cheers,
Trent

**Jmac** · 05-02-2010, 09:08 PM

The older switches you could stuff up big time, but most dealerships now stock the revised switch which is a up in and 1/4 turn, done.
Most Techs will charge around 1/2 hr to fit which they are more than entitled too.
Jmac

**r32 uberwagen** · 06-02-2010, 02:02 AM

this might sound a little crazy, but do you drive with your foot resting on the clutch? cos mine wont play ball unless im resting on the dead pedal....
just a thought!

**dustfp** · 06-02-2010, 03:26 AM

My left foot never rests on the clutch pedal, either I'm actively using the clutch or it's on the foot rest. I've tried setting cruise speeds both with my foot on the accelerator and without, at various speeds, and various combinations of button pushing and holding, without luck.

Guest0608 · 06-02-2010, 05:54 AM

Is it auto or maunal? If its manual the clutch pedal switch also mucks up the system, I have seen a few times the clutch pedal switch gone thinking that its in the depressed position cauing it to keep the cruise from setting as if you have the cruise set and working and press the clutch it turns the cruise off......VW..................

**Jmac** · 06-02-2010, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by vwtech

Is it auto or maunal? If its manual the clutch pedal switch also mucks up the system, I have seen a few times the clutch pedal switch gone thinking that its in the depressed position cauing it to keep the cruise from setting as if you have the cruise set and working and press the clutch it turns the cruise off......VW..................

All quoted with truth
Jmac