Cruise Control

[Rickal]

Was very surprised to discover that the V35 350GT that I just got yesterday didn't have cruise control. For a highly specced car, this is amazing. I had always assumed it was standard.

Has anyone tried fitting an aftermarket one ?

I find it the easiest way to avoid speeding.

[GT-R LM]

have a read here mate

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Mule-t212055.html

[WazR32GTSt]

from my post in the other thread:

the only cruise that was offered on the V35 was the active cruise in the sedans

i posted a pic in another thread.. will attach it again.. the car has an IR display on the front grille and has different lights in the instrument cluster..

the cruise from the G35 is a normal cruise system from what i have read on G35driver

Edited March 29, 2008 by WazR32GTSt

[Chris Rogers]

have done aftermarket on them - about to try OE. that will happen on monday -wed this week. if all goes accordingly and it works I'll publish the specs.

what EXACTLY is your car? model,trim,trans,engine?

what I am working on only suits a limited range of cars. (2001-2004) it is NOT the one pictured above.

[Rickal]

have done aftermarket on them - about to try OE. that will happen on monday -wed this week. if all goes accordingly and it works I'll publish the specs.

what EXACTLY is your car? model,trim,trans,engine?

what I am working on only suits a limited range of cars. (2001-2004) it is NOT the one pictured above.

2003 V35 350GT premium automatic coupe

Everything is stock standard

[Chris Rogers]

ok that is the same car that this test is going to be done on. so the results should interest you.

[Chris Rogers]

where are you btw?

[Rickal]

where are you btw?

I'm at the other end of the country ..... Perth

[Chris Rogers]

I'll make a phone call for you - he may do it , he may not..

[Chris Rogers]

ok I have a mule the fun begins tomorrow

Edited March 30, 2008 by Chris Rogers

[Chris Rogers]

a couple of teaser shots

before.

after.

there are 23 pics missing in that set as I took photos in steps of removal.

[WazR32GTSt]

wow that was quick! i didn't realise you were going to work on it tonight!

man that looks awesome, i so hope this works..

[Chris Rogers]

trust me you DO NOT want to see the car right now. figured I'd make a start on it.

quick notes- no lights on dash- checked that. positions are there though.

brake switch - non existant.

cruise wiring - non existant.

I'll chase a brake switch tomorrow.

cruise wiring is going to require a bit of 'thought' . considering shielded cable on it for noise sake.

[Chris Rogers]

ok brake switch is in place (modded one cannot get the correct one so I'm using a N16 one with a relay for polarity.)

cruise switch is wired and checked- have ladder voltages when pressing buttons.

now for a test run. all voltages check out.

[Chris Rogers]

no dice

usure which part needs changing via software or hardware but in standard form it don't work. need a US consult 2 I figure. for sh1ts I'm going to run past village nissan sometime tomorrow and try theirs.

[WazR32GTSt]

damn.. good luck with village nissan - hope they can offer some help

what do you think the issue is?

something else in the G35 that is needed to control it?

if it fails, could the steering buttons be hooked up to an aftermarket cruise control so that it operates using the buttons, but controls the car like something that is known to work?

Edited March 31, 2008 by WazR32GTSt

[Chris Rogers]

I have the ECU in my lap now googling the part number. put a request to a mate of mine in the states for a G35 ECU and G35 cluster for 2003 spec. I so want to crack WHY this wont go. looking at it the whole thing MUST come down to firmware. there is nothing else needed - the whole lot dumps literally into the ECU and gets driven from there.

option 2 I though about but I think the ladder voltage is different to teh ones I use. that is a last resort

[rs73]

alternatively if it doesn't work due to ECU issue or firmare? can the buttons be mapped to any aftermarket cruise control unit locally available ?

[Chris Rogers]

not easily. I've put the car back together for now- if waz wants to try a ecu swap- I'm game.

[rs73]

have you got a pic of what the back of the buttons look like? or where the wires going to for all the various buttons (set, resume, coast, master on/off) ?