Member Since: 14 Apr 2010
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 48
Cruise control - disappearing act
Hi there,
I had a search round the forum and didn't find any similar issues on this topic.
I've got a strange issue with the cruise control (cc) on my '54 hse. The cc is available and functional I'd say about 90% of the time I go to use it. Sometimes when it decides to flake out it's N/A after ignition and have just started off, whilst other times I could be using it, might have to use the brake or drop below 20mph and it then refuses to re-engage when I back up to speed. In both cases, it will normally will return after a restart and will behave again. It has however occured a little more frequently over the last month.
Anyone else had this or have any ideas what could be the issue? It seems that it likely to be some form of sensor that is dodgy or switch?
Cheers Adam.
4th May 2010 7:22 am
Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
Posts: 2059
Probly the clock spring.
Try driving about 40km/h (on a deserted road) and turn the steering and then push the cruise button. This worked sometimes for me, and proves its the clock spring IMO
4th May 2010 7:46 am
MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
Posts: 10723
Tis the same as I previously had, and my cruise would'nt normally return till I switched off then on. Quickly diagnosed as the Clock Spring/Rotary Coupler, and is a known issue on the early D3's.
If you are to repair yourself, its airbag and wheel off to reveal this
The Clock spring, its basically a cartridge with electronic foil that carries the messages from the buttons past the steering column.
4th May 2010 8:51 am
Gene_Genie
Member Since: 22 Feb 2010
Location: Essex
Posts: 54
I had the same issue, however after I fitted a new steering wheel and plugged everything back in the problem hasn't manifested itself again. Can be done quickly and maybe worth a try?
4th May 2010 9:52 am
Adzbaby
Member Since: 14 Apr 2010
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 48
Argh, just wrote a externsive reply and IE timed out and I lost all the text!!!!
here I go again.......Short hand this time
Thanks for replies.
Sounds like it could be the coupler but would the other functions be affected as they seem to be fine?
Would it be worth removing the wheel and checking the connections and cleaning up the contacts? replacing the steering wheel sounds expensive (or is it and if not wheres the best place to get one?), how much is this coupler and anyone got a part number?
I've contacted the main dealer to check if the coupler has been replaced under service action Q045, it has FLRSH so it should have given the age. Waiting for them to call me back.
I will try whacking the wheel next time it disappears as well and see if it brings it back (as it did for another member).
cheers all.
4th May 2010 12:28 pm
AndrewW
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Saddleworth
Posts: 2302
Mine did all sorts of random failures - went off on its own, would be not there on switch-on or not there after inactivation by button or by brake pedal, loads of failure scenarios but ALWAYS was available after ignition off/on.
I argued it must be software, but new buttons / rotary coupler sorted it 100%.
Maybe a faulty switch system confuses the s/w.
Or maybe the LR gods are angry and need the sacrifice of a few green prayer-flags...
('cept they're not green and have "20" all over them )
In my case I was lucky and did a deal with a LR high priest in a "Waranty Ceremony"
A.2006 D3 finally swapped for a 2016 D4 Graphite in Graphite grey. No mods
4th May 2010 12:38 pm
Adzbaby
Member Since: 14 Apr 2010
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 48
It appears that my vin doesn't fall into the range. But as my car is experiencing a known fault with a part LR should cover the cost of the repair?
The car has a FLRSH, so that adds weight to the argument. What do you think are my chances?
Adz, I think the service action you refer to was just a minor mod to the clock spring, not replacement. They change a nut or something, to stop it moving relative to the wheel. Anyway, I have exactly the same problem, so it a new CS (any idea of price?) aorts it I might just give it a try. Although at the moment with a knocking rear suspension, faulty X-Y sensor and squealing EPB I might need to get them sorted out first! My D3s having a 103000 mile tantrum Previously:
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 S
1984 90 2.25 Petrol CSW
1992 90 200TDi Hard Top
1995 Discovery ES 300TDi
2003 90 TD5 Truck Cab
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