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11-20-2020
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New Cruise control for a 3208 needed
I'm looking to replace the cruise control on my 3208 na. Any recommendation on model and manufacturer? How big a deal is it to replace? I will probably have it done but would like to know whats involved.
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Cruise control post
This is what I used on our FC. It is still available just google it. It appears to be cheaper today.
I replaced the vacuum operated unit on our FC35 in 2007. I purchased a Rostra Ultracruise from M&R Electronics 989-760-2949 in Saginaw. Current price is $285.00 I used a signal generator that goes in series with the speedometer cable. This unit has worked flawlessly since then for over 40.000 miles. If you have the old vacuum unit and it does not work you might check the switch that is hooked to the brake pedal to turn the unit off when the brake is activated. When I attempted to use this switch to deactivate the new unit I found it was wired NC and would only have allowed the cruise on when the pedal was depressed. By this time I had installed the new unit and wired it to the Air/Brake switch as recommended in the installation. Again I highly recommend this unit __________________ Lucas Willemse Paramount, CA 1995 WB 42 1980 FC Sold
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Thanks Lucas, any chance you still have the part number?
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Cruise control
Tom, I actually had a copy of the invoice. I think it took extra parts such as a control switch assembly but I cannot find any more information.
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Lucas Willemse Paramount, CA 1995 WB 42 1966 Citroen "Deux Chevaux" TOAD 1980 FC Sold Last edited by lucaswillemse; 11-20-2020 at 07:33 PM. Reason: Add info
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Thank you, that's a big help.
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Mount the unit next to the battery box, run the control cable up to the underside side of the throttle pedal.
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Thanks Mike.
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