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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: terencen on 13 January 2013, 01:08:31

Title: mv6 cruise control
Post by: terencen on 13 January 2013, 01:08:31
I recently changed my omega from a 2.5 cdx to a mv6. However I was surprised to find the mv6 lacked a cruise control. No problem I thought and removed the switch stalk and control box under the bonnet from the cdx and fitted it to the mv6. It doesn't work unfortunately. Anyone know if I've missed a fuse, relay or is it an ecu thing?  Also the steering on the new car is heavier than the cdx. Is that normal?
Title: Re: mv6 cruise control
Post by: Andy B on 13 January 2013, 06:48:40
..... It doesn't work unfortunately. Anyone know if I've missed a fuse, relay or is it an ecu thing?   ....

I'd imagine it'll be a different brake light switch between the two. A two pin originally on the MV6 & a four pin on the CDX. Try swapping them.

Does the assistance of the MV6's power steering alter dependant on speed?  :-\ It could just be a fuse .........  :-\
Title: Re: mv6 cruise control
Post by: Big_Al on 13 January 2013, 11:00:09
As you have taken the bits from a 2.5  I  am presuming you have a 2.5 or 3.0 MV6 & not a DBW  2.6 /3.2

Not even sure if there was a 2.5 MV6  :-\ :-\ :-\

If you type "Fitting cruise to pre facelift" in the search box there is a detailed explanation of how to do it & what you need done by Hotel21  from Dec 2006 .

If you have DBW  2.6 /3.2 there is a feature in the maintenance guide under fitting cruise  to  DBW  cars . (Really easy, but does need Tech 2 enablement that one  )

Sorry I can't link you direct ,  useless on a PC :-[ :-[ :-[

But HTH :y
Title: Re: mv6 cruise control
Post by: terencen on 13 January 2013, 12:56:20
Ah now thats interesting. it does have a 2 pin brake light switch and the cdx has the 4 pin. I can change them over but I can't see the mv6 has more than 2 cables. Yes it is a 3.0 mv6 1999 and I'll check the link.
 As for the steering, a fuse issue indicates it's a speed sensitive system so I'll pay attention when I'm out next.
I do like these cars (on my 3rd) but they are annoying at times.
Title: Re: mv6 cruise control
Post by: terencen on 13 January 2013, 14:20:53
Well now I'm more confused and annoyed. The cdx only had a two pin brake light switch, yet the mv6 does have a 4 pin. So as far as I can tell I'm good to go, but it don't go! There is a voltage at the control box so can't be a fusing issue. Oh well perhaps theres a reset somewhere.
Title: Re: mv6 cruise control
Post by: Big_Al on 13 January 2013, 14:42:41
Well now I'm more confused and annoyed. The cdx only had a two pin brake light switch, yet the mv6 does have a 4 pin. So as far as I can tell I'm good to go, but it don't go! There is a voltage at the control box so can't be a fusing issue. Oh well perhaps theres a reset somewhere.

That is confusing then  :-\ :-\ :-\

Hotel 21's how to guide says you need the 4 pin brake switch which your new MV6 has  . . .

But if the CDX that you have taken the parts from , had only a 2 pin brake switch  . . how was the cruise working on that if it needs

a 4 pin brake switch  ? ??? ??? ???

Or have imissed something here ? :-\ :-\
Title: Re: mv6 cruise control
Post by: TheBoy on 13 January 2013, 18:40:16
Was the cdx a manual?
Title: Re: mv6 cruise control
Post by: Broomies Mate on 13 January 2013, 19:47:48
Was the cdx a manual?

Don't the manuals use a 4pin brake switch AND the clutch switch?  Don't see how the Cruise worked on the CDX if it had the 2pin Brake Switch.... or am I being a clutz?
Title: Re: mv6 cruise control
Post by: Big_Al on 13 January 2013, 20:22:23
Was the cdx a manual?

Don't the manuals use a 4pin brake switch AND the clutch switch? Don't see how the Cruise worked on the CDX if it had the 2pin Brake Switch.... or am I being a clutz?

  I asked the same question a few posts back .

 Thinking we need the OP  to confirm what transmission both cars have .

Looking like one is manual & the other auto  :-\ :-\

Title: Re: mv6 cruise control
Post by: terencen on 08 February 2013, 20:29:31
sorry I haven't been back for a while, I now have a baby and that's taken a lot of attention. Getting back to the cars, the 2.5 cdx was an auto and definately has the 2 pin brake switch. I even took/broke it out to double check. The 3.0 mv6 auto has the 4 pin. but still doesn't work. I thought perhaps I should disconnect the battery and see if that does anything. Also are these models supposed to be as floppy as the regular cars or is the suspension naggered?
Title: Re: mv6 cruise control
Post by: terencen on 17 February 2013, 13:39:29
just an update. after following some other threads regarding power steering, I swapped the servotronic relay from my old cdx into the mv6 and heavy steering is fixed. Perhaps I shouldn't scrap my old car after all. Now just need to sort the floppy suspension and that darned cruise.
Title: Re: mv6 cruise control
Post by: terencen on 17 February 2013, 13:41:55
why can't I find  a fuse or relay relating to the cruise???
Title: Re: mv6 cruise control
Post by: Jimbob on 17 February 2013, 13:44:42
Cruise - Have you checked the basics, youve fitted, and plugged in properly both the stalk and the actuator?
I gather the brake switch is sorted?

Are there any bulbs out on the car?  tail?  brake?  numberplate?

you are trying it at a fast enough speed? over 18mph iirc?