retro fitting cruise control

[lvdxd00]

Got most of the parts now, just a matter of fitting them.
I could do with some help, I need a picture of where the cruise actuator if fixed in the engine bay on a 530 v8 e34.
Can someone do me a favour and take a photo of the engine bay showing the actuator ant route of the cruise cable please.
Many thanks
Dave

[pgrindstaff]

The cruise actuator sits below the brake booster. I dont have a very good picture of it, but maybe it'll give you an idea. http://tnsgo.com:85/bmw/throttle3.html#cruise
That link should show you how the cable is run as well. If you need more pictures I would be happy to take some for you.

[lvdxd00]

Thanks for the link.
Good pictures, but a bit too close to show what I need.
If you could take a photo I would be greatfull.
cheers
Dave

[pgrindstaff]

I took some more pictures for you but I am not sure how useful they will be. Due to the position of the cruise control actuator it is very difficult to take pictures that show what you need to see. These pictures show the top of the cruise actuator and how it is mounted. You may find that working from below works for you as the brake booster wont be in the way.

http://grindstaffp.googlepages.com/P1000538.JPG
http://grindstaffp.googlepages.com/P1000539.JPG
http://grindstaffp.googlepages.com/P1000541.JPG
http://grindstaffp.googlepages.com/P1000544.JPG

[lvdxd00]

Pictures are great, thanks very much.
Going to have a tinker today.
Service it first then fit then actuator and cable.
Thanks

[Ferret]

I took some more pictures for you but I am not sure how useful they will be. Due to the position of the cruise control actuator it is very difficult to take pictures that show what you need to see. These pictures show the top of the cruise actuator and how it is mounted. You may find that working from below works for you as the brake booster wont be in the way.

http://grindstaffp.googlepages.com/P1000538.JPG
http://grindstaffp.googlepages.com/P1000539.JPG
http://grindstaffp.googlepages.com/P1000541.JPG
http://grindstaffp.googlepages.com/P1000544.JPG

ah-HA so that's what that floating connector is!

Might be time to do this myself :P I miss not having the cruise on my 540!

EDIT: BTW, it's much easier to access this on the euro models where they use the 7 series brake booster!

[mikell]

Let us know how you come out.

I need to replace my actuator, but getting to the thing has proven to be a challenge - I tried to access it by removing the headlight assembly, but still had trouble getting to the mount, especially with the ASC unit on the same bracket. I don't know if I want to move the booster and master cylinder.

[lvdxd00]

So far I have fitted the cruise stalk, and steering colum cowling(from Ebay)
At the same time I got the actuator, Have ordered a 2nd hand control module also from Ebay but this time the USA, not arrived yet.
Got the clutch switch and bowden F cable from a local BMW main dealer.
Got the wrong one the first time.
Could do with a picture of the cruise cable route though.
Anyone.
As you say no brake booster. still not a lot of room.
the more pictures the better.
Dave

[pgrindstaff]

The route of the cruise control cable is fairly simple. It runs from the side of the crusie actuator at an angle towards the engine. It is directed upwards, snapping into a plastic cable holder that may or may not be attatched to your engine, going through the cut out in the engine cover. The cable then bends around over the intake manifold and into the throttle plate next to the throttle cable.

If you look at my website (http://tnsgo.com:85/bmw/throttle.html), I have directions for replacing all of the cables. The last picture on the Cruise Control page give you a pretty good idea of how the cable is run. I'll take another picture for you if you need me too.

[lvdxd00]

Yeh thanks for that, I had seen your web site and just found the picture I needed.
Spot on!
Thanks

[Ferret]

Plugged it all in, wired it all up and went for a drive.
It works.
Not pretty, I have bypassed the clutch switch at the moment and the actuator isn’t fastened in.
I have ordered the brackets to finish off the job.

Cost:-
Actuator, steering wheel cowl and cruise switch £20.00
Cruise module £56.00
Cruise cable £15.00
Clutch switch £7.50
Mounting brackets £10.00
Total £108.50

:)

£108 for cruise? Where do I sign up for this? :P

[lvdxd00]

Plugged it all in, wired it all up and went for a drive.
It works.
Not pretty, I have bypassed the clutch switch at the moment and the actuator isn’t fastened in.
I have ordered the brackets to finish off the job.

Cost:-
Actuator, steering wheel cowl and cruise switch £20.00
Cruise module £56.00
Cruise cable £15.00
Clutch switch £7.50
Mounting brackets £10.00
Total £108.50

:)