Cruise Control - NB8A

[AJ]

yeah, something that caught me out first time i used cruise in the NC......... a simple tap on the clutch doesn't work, you nearly have to have the clutch right in ............'s ok tho, once you get used to them thar fancy steerin' wheel controls

There's 2 switches on the clutch, sounds like it's wired into the incorrect one AJ!

ok, i thought it was strange, i'll get them to check it at the next service, thanks Craig

[AJ]

yeah, something that caught me out first time i used cruise in the NC......... a simple tap on the clutch doesn't work, you nearly have to have the clutch right in ............'s ok tho, once you get used to them thar fancy steerin' wheel controls

You mght be able to adjust the engagement point of the clutch pedal switch. You realy want the cruise to disengage while the clutch is still gripping strongly, otherwise you'll be hammering the rev limiter.

yep casey, once i realised what it was like, i either just tap the brake pedal or use the steering wheel controls

[cruisin']

Casey, you've got me a bit worried here - you mentioned
\"You shouldn't (generally) install vacuum actuated CC on a forced induction car - you should instead be using a stepper motor acuated CC with FI. For this reason Mazda dealers wouldn't fit CC to SPs....\"
You also recommend the Auscruise system...

I have a 2nd hand Auscruise AC3400 vacuum system I was just about to install on my SP - will this do the job & do I need to add the reservoir & one way valve you mention ? And did you use a new CC wiring loom or just connect to the old one ?

Or, did you fit the Auscruise fly by wire system ?

would be greatful for any insight you can offer a novice !

[Hot Rodders]

hey guys, will mazlots (NB8B) cruise control fit my car (NB8A)???

isnt the control on the wiper or blinker arm?

I've got one on mine and it's a different arm to the wiper arm. It's a third arm set below the wiper arm.

[Casey]

Casey, you've got me a bit worried here - you mentioned
"You shouldn't (generally) install vacuum actuated CC on a forced induction car - you should instead be using a stepper motor acuated CC with FI. For this reason Mazda dealers wouldn't fit CC to SPs...."
You also recommend the Auscruise system...

I have a 2nd hand Auscruise AC3400 vacuum system I was just about to install on my SP - will this do the job & do I need to add the reservoir & one way valve you mention ? And did you use a new CC wiring loom or just connect to the old one ?

Or, did you fit the Auscruise fly by wire system ?

would be greatful for any insight you can offer a novice !

You'll definitely need the reservoir and check valve. You could check the Auscruise website to find a distributor in your area. The Auscruise reservoir has an inbuilt one-way valve.

Mine was installed by the local Canberra distributor, but I presume they used the Auscruise loom. The fly-by-wire version only suits cars with electronic throttles (like the NC, Mazda 3 and 6, RX8, etc)

[cruisin']

thanks Casey, rather deal with it now than find the unit not being able to maintain the set speed up hills later.