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[Boatboy]

Hi all,

I've been running a retrofit cruise on my 99 gls 2.5 for 3 years now and all has been fine, however today it has packed up and I have a long trip coming up. Typical.

When I press engage I can hear the actuator chuntering, as if it is trying to work but can't. Very rarely it manages to hold the speed for a second or two but then drops out and starts chuntering again.

The chuntering continues until I cancel the cruise, then there is an exaggerated chuntering and a sound which I assume is the internal ribbon rewinding, accompanied by a vibration that can be felt whilst driving.

First thoughts were a broken ribbon or cable, but I have pulled apart the joints in the cable and all seems ok, and anyway as I say above occasionally it will hold momentarily.

As it's trying to work I think the setup is sound electrically.

Anyone have any experience of this, or suggested fixes?



Steve

[jonny2112]

Any issues at the end of the cable where it meets throttle body?
Would have thought stalk issue except that you can hear the unit 'trying' to work.