Cruise Control

Does anyone else have the problem that there cruise control doesnt seem to work...... I know im asking alot of question, but i never got the hand book for the car, and want to get to know the ins and outs of it...

Cheers

I tried to use mine without refering to the manual - and failed.
If you want I can write a description based upon my GT manual. Let me know and I will escape from my office and get the manual. I never use the cruise control so dont remember from my head.

I needed a break so here is the very much simplified procedure to use the cruise control.

Turn the ring on the stalk marked on/off to the on position.
Take the car to the desired speed.
Turn ring marked +/- to the + position and hold for 3 seconds.
The car should maintain the desired speed until brake or clutch are activated.
Momentarily turning the ring marked +/- to the + position will increase the desired speed by approx 1.5kph.

As I mentioned in previous post, this is for a GT. I cannot be sure it is the same for a 147.

Cheers

Steve, your a legend, thanks very much man, much appreciated!!!

You don't need to hold the +/- ring for 3 seconds on my 147, just a quick twist.

Once you have pressed the brake pedal and want to get back to the set speed then press the button at the end of the cruise control stalk and the car will take over and get you flying again. Its the coolest part of cruise control!

I always just depress the cluch pedal slightly to disengage cruise, seems less harsh & doesn't scare the people behind.

Originally Posted by Bri

I always just depress the cluch pedal slightly to disengage cruise, seems less harsh & doesn't scare the people behind.

Me too, but I don't like doing it when the engine's pulling (I hate unnecessary clutch slip) - So annoying when a Cancel button would allow you to use it properly...

Great post chaps, I was wondering how to use it, I thought it was broken. Will give it a go on the way Home.

Thanks Steve_Durham.

Cheers.

hi guys, I have had a similar problem on my 147 as well. first of all, I tried doing it the old fashioned way ie not reading the instruction book. with now success but then last ditch solution, get the book out!

I got it to the speed I wanted, turned the button from off to on, on the lever and then pressed set and nothing happened sadly

I have to say I didnt turn the other ring with the plus and minus on? is that vital part of it?

In the book, it says about little light coming on when it is engaged but couldnt get it to do this.

Am I doing it correct? If so, is it likely to be a fuse issue or is it trip to the dealer?

or am I doing something blatantly wrong?

cheers

jules

It ONLY works when you turn it on and THEN nudge the + switch.

And don't you have to doing more than 40mph or is that only on the 156?

Originally Posted by martinfpc

Me too, but I don't like doing it when the engine's pulling (I hate unnecessary clutch slip) - So annoying when a Cancel button would allow you to use it properly...

I know this is also something that Clarkson complains about on Alfas, and I have to agree. I'd much prefer to so-called 'reset' button to be a cancel button to turn off the cruise control. If you're on a motorway then you don't really want to be pressing the clutch or brake, and turning the on/off ring back to the off position is a bit of a pain.

Originally Posted by Rockhopper

And don't you have to doing more than 40mph or is that only on the 156?

It works from 40 km/h

tried it again, did every option I could do to get it to work eg holding it for 3 seconds, releasing straight away etc but still no joy so it is looking like it could be take it into the dealer to get them to sort it.

Originally Posted by bigjules

tried it again, did every option I could do to get it to work eg holding it for 3 seconds, releasing straight away etc but still no joy so it is looking like it could be take it into the dealer to get them to sort it.

Check the switches behind the brake and clutch pedal's first to make sure they arent misaligned - this is the usual fault.

Originally Posted by cj romeo

Check the switches behind the brake and clutch pedal's first to make sure they arent misaligned - this is the usual fault.

My cruise control stopped working and it turned out to be the clutch switch. Replaced the switch and now it works perfectly.

its under warranty so sounds like it needs to go to the dealer