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[Chopsdad]

Ok I'll keep it simple.

1. Fitted new stalk from Leavalleymotors
2. VX mechanic enabled system & confirmed stalk functions ok
3. Tunnie sent me a clutch swich
4. Fitted switch today

Q. Why won't it work??

[JasonH]

You might need a 4 wire brake pedal switch.

[tunnie]

At what speed are you trying to enable it? - Remember it won't work below 20 mph generally... although the lowest i got mine to work was 16mph.

Sorry to ask, but are you pressing the right button? The bit with the bubble bit sticking out?

[Chopsdad]

Brake pedal already has switch fitted & wired.

And yes I am pressing the bubble - I even read the hand book to check.

Tried at 40+ just to be on the safe side but still no joy.

[tunnie]

Hummm odd it should work.

Just to check the switch i sent you was brand new, did you remove that red bit of plastic?

[Chopsdad]

No?  I removed the green bit and pushed the red bit into the metal frame to secure the switch.

Should I remove the red bit?

[tunnie]

trying to remember what it looks like, but the switch should have the freedom to move, iic you remove the red bit of plastic....

If you hold the switch at tap the bottom of it, it should move up and down..

[Chopsdad]

It does.  The red collar is situated behind the plunger (mushroom) all the way around and moves into the switch body when depressed but does not move back out.  There was also a green part that only covered 1/4 of the circumference and prevented the plunger from moving - i've binned this bit ro allow free movement.

The switch looks fine and the connector is firmly attached and I've tried it both ways round just in case of polarity preferences.

I'm stumped.

[tunnie]

I am as well!

Not much more i can suggest really... unless anyone else has any ideas?

[Taxi_Driver]

Ok....way to test the switch is working ok......remove the connector and short the pins together on the wire.

If cruise then works ok......summat wrong with the switch....if still doesnt work....then take it back to vx dealer.....they appear not to have enabled cruise.....which wouldnt suprise me in the slightest!

[tunnie]

Ok....way to test the switch is working ok......remove the connector and short the pins together on the wire.

If cruise then works ok......summat wrong with the switch....if still doesnt work....then take it back to vx dealer.....they appear not to have enabled cruise.....which wouldnt suprise me in the slightest!

Good point... if the dealer showed you the responses to the stalk working then that does not mean it is enabled.

He may have just shown you the display where it tests the buttons... on/off ect.... it may still not be enabled.

[Hillper]

My money's on dealer 'misunderstanding'.

You can test the stalk itself with a multimeter of course.

[Taxi_Driver]

My money's on dealer 'misunderstanding'.

You can test the stalk itself with a multimeter of course.

Just to clarify, i was assuming stalk works ok.....by switch i meant clutch switch that Tunnie sent to chopsdad  

[Chopsdad]

Thanks boys I'll short the pins & let you know.

[TheBoy]

Was the cruise stalk the correct one?  For your 2.2, the little loom which plugs into 4 pin connector should have 4 wires.  If it has less, they given you wrong stalk.