Subject: Am I an IDIOT?. DavidC - please look at this Cruise Control Picture!?!?. Author: RobinK : member since July, 2005 : 5370 posts Posted on: 2007-03-13 15:10:46

David / all experts - this may be my most embarassing post ever. I have seen a picture of the Cruise control module that was posted today.

When I bought my 95, I was told I didnt have cruise control. I was told the cruise control buttons were always fitted on the wheel and dash even if it was not ordered. The dealer that supplied the car said "makes sense - probably true". It was optional here in 95. I played with the cruise control buttons and nothing happened. I phoned the prvious owner about the car (famous race horse trainer) who only said "the chauffeur was paid to drive - not cruise". I didnt care - the car was perfect.

THEN I saw a post today where DavidC showed a picture of the cruise module. I fear I have had cruise control (though not working) for 2 years AND DIDNT KNOW!!!

DavidC - this appears to me to be the cruise control module? If so - does it definitely mean that I have cruise control fitted? DAMN this is embarassing.... but I want to be sure....



92 E36, 97 E36, 00 E39, 01 E46 Coupe, 95 E34
95 730i M60B30 ORIENT BLUE BUILT 11/94 EURO STOCK/OEM DB48142

• Am I an IDIOT?. DavidC - please look at this Cruise Control Picture!?!?. (pic) (url) - RobinK 2007-03-13 15:10:46 (681 views)
  • Start checking things out on the WDS. (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-03-13 23:36:24 (152 views)
    • I will Roy - as soon as I get to my office PC where I left it. Doh! (nt) - RobinK 2007-03-14 03:51:57 (84 views)
  • Something to check. - farnarkler 2007-03-13 23:04:52 (125 views)
    • Switch was properly connected. Now to check fuse. - RobinK 2007-03-15 07:23:48 (129 views)
    • Quick pointer to taking trim off...? Technique? - RobinK 2007-03-14 04:33:50 (76 views)
      • Yep. That piece just pulls off. (pic) - farnarkler 2007-03-14 05:31:30 (175 views)
        • Here is a better picture that shows the connector (pic) - farnarkler 2007-03-14 18:28:00 (181 views)
          • Brilliant! Thanks! (nt) - RobinK 2007-03-15 04:04:50 (89 views)
    • It could be that simple...even done on purpose... - RobinK 2007-03-14 03:56:18 (109 views)
    • That's a very good suggestion. If anyone ever had the trim off for service, they - DavidC 2007-03-13 23:08:43 (68 views)
  • do you have the cruise control button on your dash, too? (pic) - Q 2007-03-13 16:48:21 (231 views)
    • Yes Q, I do. Just like your picture..... - RobinK 2007-03-13 17:08:33 (89 views)
      • Check fuse, wiring at the CC actuator. Heat could have killed the module. (nt) - bmw635 2007-03-13 17:13:13 (92 views)
        • Wiring seems perfect, dash switch is connected...fuse next - RobinK 2007-03-15 07:31:25 (73 views)
        • Wiring seems goo (nt) - RobinK 2007-03-15 07:25:46 (59 views)
  • Read your manual, you paid for more feature in the car than you used. (nt) - bmw635 2007-03-13 15:42:56 (86 views)
    • Read it many times. If cruise control is installed it is NOT working... - RobinK 2007-03-13 16:11:42 (113 views)
      • Yes, absolutely, that is a cruise control module. Since you also - DavidC 2007-03-13 23:09:54 (93 views)
      • Yes, that's the cruze control actuator. (nt) - bmw635 2007-03-13 16:13:59 (93 views)
        • Thanks 635. Looks like I have some fixing to do. (nt) - RobinK 2007-03-13 16:32:32 (54 views)
  • Well, I'm no expert, but - kc314 2007-03-13 15:38:38 (77 views)
    • Yes, finally found the parts on RealOEM. I have it. - RobinK 2007-03-13 16:40:37 (148 views)
      • Looks pretty much the same as on my 83 528I. (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-03-13 23:38:25 (74 views)
      • Happy searching Robin, let us know when you found the problem! (nt) - homerraas 2007-03-13 17:19:01 (89 views)