Re: Interesting Problem with Cruise Control

[M Connors <mconnor@frontiernet.net>]

jaggi,

    Barring any vacuum leak problems you might have a problem with your
turning signal stalk/cruise control switch. A family members car had the
same problem and to fix it he replaced the turning signal stalk.  From what
I gathered when he ordered the part it is a fairly common problem on the
older Audis.  The problem is with the the wiring that runs through the
turning signal stalk.  Repetitive movement of the wires at the fulcrum point
at the base of the stalk causes the wires over time to fatigue and can cause
intermittent problems with the cruise.  It could also be your switch on the
end of the stalk.  In either event it can be solved by replacement of the
stalk.  I believe the new replacment part was around $100+.  We shotgunned
the repair by replacing the stalk.  It fixed the problem.  You may be able
to fix the present stalkand wiring if you are handy with tools.  Your
problem could also be something completely different...    Good Luck on the
project and keep the list updated to your final resolution.

Regards
Mark

jagadeesh yedetore wrote:

> Hi Ye Gurus,
> Some background:
>        I bought my 91 200 tq last year. At that time the then owner said
> that the cruise control on the m/c never worked. So I never tested it
> and even to have it checked, the $$$$ were not carelessly small. So I
> let be.
>        Suddenly, last weekend during my trip out of town, I was enjoying
> some finger trouble with the control and seemed to work. The thrill was
> short lived..
> Problem:
>       The cruise control seems to work intermittantly. Any ideas???
> One solution seems to be just believe that it still doesn't work.. who
> the hell anyway wants cruise control on a AUDI..
>       Just find it intellectually challanging to have something and not
> see it work
> HELP!! My wife directrs me that "LET THERE BE CRUISE CONTROL"
>
> Jaggi
>
> 91 200 TQ (118K miles)
> Another one if I can convince my Wife
>
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