Cruise control problem - help

MattP · 22nd July 2007, 18:45

Hi,

Just got a new R75 yesterday. But having real problems with Cruise control.

I've read the manual, tried everything but I can't get it working

I pressed the centre console button. Got to speed. Flicked Set+ towards me and nothing. No light on the dash or anything.

I did get it to work for 5 mins yesterday, but not at all today.

What could be causing the problem? Anyone suffered this before?

Paranoid Carlos · 22nd July 2007, 18:51

Very very common, have a feel up above the clutch pedal, you will feel a square bock with wires on it, give it a push into place should locate with a firm click.

I have tried to take a photo many times but they never come out clearly

A good way to check is whist driving along lift the clutch pedal with your toe and press + if it works the pedal swith needs locating properly.

Hope this helps

MattP · 22nd July 2007, 18:52

Ta. Gonne take a look now and test tomorrow. Thanks for the help. Will let you know what happens!!

Paranoid Carlos · 22nd July 2007, 19:05

Easiest way is to push and poke everything high up around top of the clutch pedal. You will hear the click if you are successful.

MattP · 22nd July 2007, 19:11

Final test tomorrow. But took of footwell casing and went right up the clutch pedal, found the switch and CLICK went the cables.

Moment of truth will be on the way to work tomorrow. Will keep you posted. Thanks for the help so far!:lol:

Paranoid Carlos · 22nd July 2007, 19:17

Let us know if it works

MattP · 23rd July 2007, 20:25

No joy. Seems like there are 2 or 3 wires in the top of the switch. Pushed the switch as far towards me as possible.

Tried lifting the clutch pedel while driving, hear some clicks are the switch was forced backwards, but still no joy.

I reckon the switch is broken. I think this because there is nothing on the front face of the switch. Is it just white and doesn't seem to have an type of "switch" on the front of it. I would have thought it should do, unless there is some kind of sensor inside of it?

What should be on the front of the switch? Can it be removed easliy? any idea on where and how much I could get a replacement switch and are they easy to fit?

Any thoughts would be appriciated.

David3807 · 23rd July 2007, 20:43

Think there should be a switch on the brake pedal as well.

You might want to check that while you are in the area.

Cruise disengages when either clutch or brake pedal is pressed.

MattP · 23rd July 2007, 20:45

Is the break switch in the same location as the cluch one? At the top of the pedel under the stearing wheel?

Mark060457 · 23rd July 2007, 21:12

I had the same problem when i brought my R75

There are 2 switches one above the clutch pedal and one above the brake pedal you have to look really hard has they are both high up

i don't thing the clutch one is a switch i am sure it a contact switch so when the metal part of the clutch pedal touches it forms a curciut ,Mine was nearly coming out of the bracket that holds it so make sure you push it home. also i thing the cuirse control does not come on till you go above 35 - 40 MPH

22nd July 2007, 18:45	#1
MattP Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Winchester, Hampshire Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cruise control problem - help Hi, Just got a new R75 yesterday. But having real problems with Cruise control. I've read the manual, tried everything but I can't get it working I pressed the centre console button. Got to speed. Flicked Set+ towards me and nothing. No light on the dash or anything. I did get it to work for 5 mins yesterday, but not at all today. What could be causing the problem? Anyone suffered this before?

22nd July 2007, 18:51	#2
Paranoid Carlos Posted a thing or two Starlight CDT Conn SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Erdington, Birmingham Posts: 1,057 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Very very common, have a feel up above the clutch pedal, you will feel a square bock with wires on it, give it a push into place should locate with a firm click. I have tried to take a photo many times but they never come out clearly A good way to check is whist driving along lift the clutch pedal with your toe and press + if it works the pedal swith needs locating properly. Hope this helps __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

22nd July 2007, 19:05	#4
Paranoid Carlos Posted a thing or two Starlight CDT Conn SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Erdington, Birmingham Posts: 1,057 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Easiest way is to push and poke everything high up around top of the clutch pedal. You will hear the click if you are successful. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

22nd July 2007, 19:17	#6
Paranoid Carlos Posted a thing or two Starlight CDT Conn SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Erdington, Birmingham Posts: 1,057 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Let us know if it works __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

22nd July 2007, 18:52	#3
MattP Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Winchester, Hampshire Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ta. Gonne take a look now and test tomorrow. Thanks for the help. Will let you know what happens!!

22nd July 2007, 19:11	#5
MattP Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Winchester, Hampshire Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Final test tomorrow. But took of footwell casing and went right up the clutch pedal, found the switch and CLICK went the cables. Moment of truth will be on the way to work tomorrow. Will keep you posted. Thanks for the help so far!:lol:

23rd July 2007, 20:25	#7
MattP Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Winchester, Hampshire Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No joy. Seems like there are 2 or 3 wires in the top of the switch. Pushed the switch as far towards me as possible. Tried lifting the clutch pedel while driving, hear some clicks are the switch was forced backwards, but still no joy. I reckon the switch is broken. I think this because there is nothing on the front face of the switch. Is it just white and doesn't seem to have an type of "switch" on the front of it. I would have thought it should do, unless there is some kind of sensor inside of it? What should be on the front of the switch? Can it be removed easliy? any idea on where and how much I could get a replacement switch and are they easy to fit? Any thoughts would be appriciated.

23rd July 2007, 20:43	#8
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Think there should be a switch on the brake pedal as well. You might want to check that while you are in the area. Cruise disengages when either clutch or brake pedal is pressed.

23rd July 2007, 20:45	#9
MattP Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Winchester, Hampshire Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is the break switch in the same location as the cluch one? At the top of the pedel under the stearing wheel?

23rd July 2007, 21:12	#10
Mark060457 Loves to post MG ZT 180 + 2.5 V6 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kings Lynn Posts: 290 Thanks: 19 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	I had the same problem when i brought my R75 There are 2 switches one above the clutch pedal and one above the brake pedal you have to look really hard has they are both high up i don't thing the clutch one is a switch i am sure it a contact switch so when the metal part of the clutch pedal touches it forms a curciut ,Mine was nearly coming out of the bracket that holds it so make sure you push it home. also i thing the cuirse control does not come on till you go above 35 - 40 MPH