I'm thinking of fitting cruise control to my 1991 240. I was hoping to get all Volvo original the parts (from eBay or similar) as I have heard that all
What parts do I need? Obviously the column stalk and the 'brain', is there anything else? I have a wiring diagram but as yet I haven't seen any physical parts so am unsure as to the mechanical connections that may be needed.
Thanks, Dave
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I have fitted the cruise to my -86 240, but had to do all the wiring, althoug that was pretty easy, if you have the harness for it. You will need the brain and the column stalk, as you mention, but also:
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Per, thanks for your help, very much appreciated.
Do you have any idea what the vacuum unit does? I presume it's some sort of servo so the brain can control the physical position of the throttle?
Do you know how the brain knows the cars speed? I've never delved too deeply into the electronics on these later fuel injected 240's, but I'd imagine I would need some sort of speed sensor?
Thanks again, Dave
The vacuum unit controls the pressure to the servo-actuator via a flexible tube. The "Brain" knows the cars speed from an electric connector back on the speedometer-unit on all -86 and newer models. I think the older ones have an converter connected to the speedometer-wire that make impulses the brain uses to calculate speed.
Per Mathisen Norway
-86 245 GLT V8
Per, thanks again for all your help. I'll try and find all the parts from salvage yards and make up a kit. I believe the 700 series of that era will use similar components so finding one shouldn't be too hard.
V8!? Cool.... what block are you using?
Yes, I belive a lot of the components are identical on both 200 and 700, and some even on Saab.
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