How To..

Fit Cruise Control (MK4)

Astra-Sport Disclaimer - Please note that this is a guide only and Astra-Sport take NO responsibility for any damaged caused to yourself or vehicle whilst using this guide. If you are unsure how to do something leave it to the professionals. Your Insurance and warranty might be invalidated if this modification is done. Can you fit Cruise Control? You need a drive-by-wire throttle control, if the accelerator pedal is connected to a big black box then you have fly-by-wire, if its a cable then its cable-actuated throttle and this guide is useless to you. Check 1 The ECU Before buying the parts for this mod, you'll must check that you car is pre-wired. Some 2000 & 01 cars don't have the loom in the engine bay, so this mod wont be possible. Read through this How To carefully and check all connections are present before ordering any parts. To check if the wiring is there, you need to check your ECU plug - The wire from the Clutch switch should go to pin 10. Disconnect your ECU plug - It's located at the rear right hand side of your engine block. You need to push the plastic clip down and flip the metal lever over to plug. (It can be quite stiff). You then need to release the tubing and remove the boot off the back off the plug. Once you've done that, count 10 holes back from the front of the plug. Pin 10 should be in between a Brown wire (pin9) and a Black Wire (pin11). If you have a wire there, carry on with the How too...... If it looks like the photo (left). Replace the plug and leave alone.

Check 2 - The stalk loom Remove the highlighted part in the photo (right) and use a Philips screwdriver to remove the screw beneath, then turn the steering wheel the other way and do the same on the other side. Once both screws are out, carefully lift off the top cover.

This determines if you have the wiring loom in the steering column housing - youre looking for a loose 4 pin connector on the indicator loom. *NOTE* - Some models do NOT have this connector but have the Clutch switch already fitted. If this is the case CC can't be fitted.

Check 3 The clutch and brake pedals Remove the drivers side cubby hole by undoing the 4 x turn screws.

If you have the correct brake switch it will have 4 wires going into it as below, if it only has 2 youll need a new switch.

The photo (right) is the connector plug for the clutch switch, its located around the clutch coming from the loom that goes over the foot heaters. Assuming that all the wires and connecters have been found, you can now order the parts and commence fitting.

Parts required Screwdrivers Philips &, small flathead Stalk Part No.13142073 (26.75 + VAT = 31.41) Clutch Switch Part No.90590574 or 9185907 or 55701396 depending on your car (16.45 + VAT = 19.32). The clutch switch can be pot luck you'll have to ask your dealer which one is correct for your car (VIN number) Total cost - 50.73 (plus any cost for enabling the CC on the Tech2 if required) Step 1 Remove the steering column cover as described above. Remove the stalk by depressing the clip as shown, theres a similar one on the other side, it then just slides out.

Remove the stalk from the connector by lift the 2 clips as shown - theres one on the other side too.

Fit the new stalk, to the connector and remember to fit the small 4 pin cruise control loom to the stalk as well. Once done, refit the stalk to the steering column, and refit the top cover. It should then look like the photo below

Step 2 Remove the cover over the pedals by undoing the 2 turn screws on the front edge and pull it out of the plastic clips at the back. Then remove the air ducting. To do this, pull out the clip (as shown) on the edge of the dashboard trim. And then remove the ducting (with a bit of wiggling) Youll then be able to get a better view of the top of the clutch pedal.

Next to the clutch (at the top) therell be a metal plate with a square hole in it, with a notch on one corner. You have to be a contortionist for this part, but try to get something to hold the clutch pedal down to make things easier.

Connect the clutch switch loom to the switch; itll only fit 1 way.

Pull the red part out so that the clips on the plunger can move freely. Push the switch into the hole with the notch on, and then push the red part back into the clutch switch - this will secure it. This is how the switch should look fitted; when the clutch is released it should press on the switch. Now the clutch switch is in place, put you foot UNDER the clutch pedal and pull it towards you. You'll hear a series of clicks this is the self adjuster on the switch to make sure the switch is active as soon as you press the clutch pedal. Refit the air duct and under dash panel Now go try it out!! If it doesnt work you may need to go on tech2.