cruise control...help...

[stevie boy 01]

i have never used the cruise control in my car, so the other day there i just pushed the thing in to see how it worked and hey it never ... i have put a new battery in the car last month has this got anything to do with it .. do i need to reset something or is it broke.. i have tried it a few times now and at diffrent speeds....so whats up this time... c200...w reg..202 model....

 

[bigasotonuk]

Hi,
Are you operating it according to the owners handbook?
Mine is set by, moving the stalk up at the required cruise speed.
First ensure if fitted to yours that the yellow limit warning light on dash display and in the stalk isn,t on.
Hope this helps.

 

[stevie boy 01]

dont no what you mean .. but the speed limiter does work fine ... just the cruise...not working....

 

[JEZ.S320L]

dont no what you mean .. but the speed limiter does work fine ... just the cruise...not working....

The cruise control and speed limiter work off the same stalk.

Push the stalk IN - Speed limiter

'Click' the stalk UP - Cruise Control

If that doesn't work - check your tyres are the correct size for the vehicle. If they are not, the cruise control won't work.

 

[hawk20]

dont no what you mean .. but the speed limiter does work fine ... just the cruise...not working....

OK. Cruise won't work under about 20mph.
So first drive along at about 30mph. Make sure limiter is off (light off).
Push cruise stalk upwards. Take foot off accelerator and cruise should maintain your speed. If it doesn't: something is wrong. If so you need "Television" (Malcolm) or one of the more technical members.

 

[stevie boy 01]

well well it works ... thanks again guys . i now drive a car that everything works and its 7 years old... i was going to go back to a bmw again as the front wings show some rust , but i think i will put new ones on and get them painted and it will be mint... thanks again......

 

[Jensen]

Wo slow down replacing the wing with rust, as the car is 7 years old you might get this covered for free by Merc!!!!!
Cars registered late 1998 can get this covered by Merc under a goodwill gesture, I've had it done.
Provided its got ful service history, doesn't have to be dealer service either, Merc will pick up the tab. Saving a few grand!!
Happy days