Guide to Buying a Cruise Control Kit

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A SIMPLE GUIDE TO BUYING A
PROFESSIONAL RANGE CRUISE CONTROL

A 'Professional Range' cruise control kit is made up of the following components:

1. Base unit: actuator and computer.
2. Command module: for example, a stalk mounted on the steering column.
3. Mounting kit.

What do I need to make up an aftermarket cruise control kit?

1. Cruise control actuator: GC30, GC55, GC90 or AP800.

Which actuator we use is dependent on the vehicle, more specifically the make/model, throttle arrangement and the space considerations around the pedal itself.

See the Which Cruise? Feature for help.

*Choose an actuator: a pictorial guide.*
		GC90 Cruise control and Speed limiter combined especially designed for ‘Drive by Wire’ vehicles. This unit requires a command module plus a universal or vehicle specific, plug-in, pedal interface - T-Harness’. Saves time on fitting, no moving/wearing parts.
		GC55 Universal mechanical cruise control, electric actuator: Designed for use on vehicles with little, no or difficult to reach vacuum supply (small petrol engines, HGV's, Ford Transit or Mitsubishi Shogun - among others).
		GC30 Universal mechanical cruise control, vacuum actuator: Can be used on many vehicles, large petrol or diesel engines which have enough space at the throttle pedal or around the throttle linkage on the engine. Smaller body easy to mount in engine bay.
		AP800 Cruise control designed for ‘Drive by Wire’ vehicles. The AP800 has been superceded by the GC90 however some vehicles, mainly Peugeot and Citroen still require the AP800. This unit requires a command module plus a plug-in pedal interface ‘T Harness’ which is vehicle specific. Saves time on fitting, no moving/wearing parts.
		ECU This is the brain of the cruise control kit. It comes as standard as part of every kit.

2. Choose a command module: CM25, CM30, CM7, CMIR or 'Original Equipment' stalk. We stock only a Peugeot/Citroën stalk at present. More will be available soon.

*Choose a command module: a pictorial guide.*

		GC5 Deluxe stalk mounted command module combined with 3-Memory-Cruise functions. Dimensions (LxWxD): 90 x 40 x 20 mm.
		GC3 CM30 left or right handed stalk module. Stalk mounted command module. Functions: Fix speed and increase, memory and decrease, on/off. Dimensions (WxHxD): 150x20x20mm.
		GC1 Dash mounted command module. Dash mounted command module, back lit with cruise indication. Contoured buttons. Dimensions (WxHxD): 55x35x10mm.
		GCIR CMIR Infra-red command module, straps onto steering wheel in any position. Dimensions (WxHxD): 55x35x10mm.
		Peugeot/Citroën Original equipment stalk for Peugeot and Citroën vehicles. Dimensions (LxWxD): similar dimensions to other vehicle stalks.

3.See 'Which cruise for my vehicle' for further guidance if unsure.

4. Do you want us to install the kit? See our fitting page and map with directions.

5. Decide how to pay! Telephone 0800 279 0085 or E-mail for queries. Now order online click here.

We have newly restructured our cruise section to accommodate new products. We apologise for any confusion or misunderstanding this might involve. Instead of having kits we have split them into individual products so that you the customer can pick and choose your kit depending on your vehicle.

PROFESSIONAL RANGE CRUISE CONTROL KITS

Within this range, we have a choice of 4 base units combined with a selection of 7 command modules. All the base units have a built in SETUP/LEARN mode that allows the user to adjust the major cruise parameters to optimise operation for that individual vehicle (Pulses / mile, reaction speed {x 40} and gain {x 40}). For a complete kit you will require an appropriate base unit (which includes the actuator, wiring loom and fitting kit) and a suitable command module (control unit). The latest actuator also requires a ‘T Harness’ telephone 0800 279 0085 for further details) . The electronic cruise units have a built-in diagnostic function enabling the installer to easily detect and solve problems without any special equipment or lengthy faultfinding.

The choice of base unit depends on the vehicle that it's being fitted on. All the base units are made to a very high standard having waterproof AMP connections for under bonnet situations.

GC30 Vacuum actuator: Universal mechanical cruise control, vacuum actuator: Can be used on many vehicles, large petrol or diesel engines which have enough space at the throttle pedal or around the throttle linkage on the engine. Smaller body easy to mount in engine bay.

GC55 Electric actuator: Universal mechanical cruise control, electric actuator: Designed for use on vehicles with little, no or difficult to reach vacuum supply (small petrol engines, HGV's, Ford Transit or Mitsubishi Shogun - among others).

AP800 Electronic actuator: Cruise control designed for ‘Drive by Wire’ vehicles. The AP800 has been superceded by the GC90 however some vehicles, mainly Peugeot and Citroen still require the AP800. This unit requires a command module plus a plug-in pedal interface ‘T Harness’ which is vehicle specific. Saves time on fitting, no moving/wearing parts.

GC90 Electronic actuator: Cruise control and Speed limiter combined especially designed for ‘Drive by Wire’ vehicles. This unit requires a command module plus a universal or vehicle specific, plug-in, pedal interface - T-Harness’. Saves time on fitting, no moving/wearing parts.

This range has a choice of either electronic or mechanical cruise control systems to cater for any vehicle. The system has a robust very sophisticated electronic control unit. This accepts speed sensing from a variety of sources such as the ignition coil, ‘W’ connection on the alternator, speedo or tacho drive, engine management unit or the drive shaft (front or rear wheel drive). It has full independent adjustment of both gain and initialisation rate settings. It also has a full built in self diagnostic mode to enable the installer to check out the fitting prior to road testing.

There are a variety of command modules available ranging from a dashboard or central console mounted GC1, the deluxe stalk mounted GC5 and the CM30 or the steering wheel mounted infra-red controlled GCIR.

All of these have the possibility of adding a multiple memory unit to hold three preselectable speeds using the CM8.