Cruise Control LED Indicator in Instrument Cluster

WestyKlaus · Samba Member Joined: February 27, 2007 Posts: 60

I don't think Small Car has this version. Ours were first and many satisfied customers have said it's superior in quality and appearance to what is available from Small Car.

skemems

Small car has it for $10.95, and yours is $55. Quite a difference.

Just curious on the differences in quality. Like most I dont mind paying a bit more for a quality product.
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WestyKlaus · Samba Member Joined: February 27, 2007 Posts: 60

I have 3 left with check engine and cruise. Willing to make more if enough people are interested.

Check the classified ads
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2458691

skemems

yes, I would like to buy one.
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harking

Would love to buy one from you if still available.

WestyKlaus · Samba Member Joined: February 27, 2007 Posts: 60

I still get people inquiring about these custom indicator panels we use to make (before Smallcar stole the idea).

Is there any interest in making these again? I have very limited quantities available.

It seems the "check engine" in the lower left and "cruise" in the lower right are what people want, not the the only check engine that replaces the OXS.

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WestyKlaus · Samba Member Joined: February 27, 2007 Posts: 60

~~Also have with just check engine symbol in lower left...~~

Edit:
Oops I ready said that above.

Found a few more of all versions.

WestyKlaus · Samba Member Joined: February 27, 2007 Posts: 60

danfromsyr

over at the cruise control brain box is a 4 position (dealer diagnostic) plug with 3 wires. a brown (ground) a white/blue stripe (speed sensor signal) and iirc a darker blue with black stripe this is tied in with the ON function when the stalk is switched ON... ready but not set.
hook up to that blue/black wire with the + side of an LED (run a length of wire. speaker lead is 'ok') and ground the -side of the led... it'll be lit when the CC is switched ON and ready.

how to make it illuminate when the CC is actually set.. that I do not know how.
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coastdog · Samba Member Joined: September 24, 2012 Posts: 78

Thanks for the reply!

danfromsyr

it needs to have a resistor to lower the voltage
but many single LEDs on the market are 12v ready with a resistor already.
just search for and buy a 12v LED. you'll be all set.
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coastdog · Samba Member Joined: September 24, 2012 Posts: 78

Can anyone tell me if a single LED bulb can simply be powered by a 12 volt power source or is there something required to lower the voltage to the light. I'm hoping to put an LED in a blank space in the warning cluster to indicate cruise control on/off.

dbartisan

I'd be up for a custom insert as well with a check engine light icon next to a cruise control icon on the bottom.

-Steve C.

coastdog · Samba Member Joined: September 24, 2012 Posts: 78

Does anyone know if WestyKlaus or 1971BugGuy are still able to make custom LED panel inserts? I'm installing the GW CRUISE CONTROL kit and would really like to put an LED indicator in the panel.

Thanks for any replies

7thing3 · Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 11:16 am Post subject:

Added 2 more resistors and dimmed it out a bit. Turn signal used for comparison:

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7thing3 · Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:27 pm Post subject:

presslab · Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:25 pm Post subject:

If you add another 470 ohm inline it will be like having one 940 ohm resistor. You could even add more 470 ohm resistors inline (in series) to lower it more. I'm guessing you bought a 5 pack of resistors at Radio Shack or something.
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7thing3 · Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 7:24 pm Post subject:

The resistor is kind of a PITA to get to but I can easily get to the line that feeds it. If I keep the existing 470 ohm resistor what ohm resistor should I use--another 470 or a 1000?
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7thing3 · Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 7:22 pm Post subject:

Thanks. I'll see how it goes.
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presslab · Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 4:32 pm Post subject:

Nice job.

Try a 1,000 ohm resistor instead of the 470 ohm. This will reduce the current by half thereby making the LED half the luminous intensity. This will appear to be about 2/3rds as bright.
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