Cruise Control Oddities
#1
Cruise Control Oddities
So I just came back from a week's long road trip to Quebec and we noticed that the (non ACC) cruise control on this car does the following things.
If you "set it" and still have your foot on the gas pedal the "Cruise-On" lamp doesn't light up. I find that confusing.
If the crusie is on and you want to pass someone by stabbing the accel pedal it doesn't respond! It's very wierd as it does seem to respond a bit but not like you'd expect.
If you canel the cruise mode, pass and then resume the cruise mode it works normally.
Is this how this car is supposed to work?
Bob S.
If you "set it" and still have your foot on the gas pedal the "Cruise-On" lamp doesn't light up. I find that confusing.
If the crusie is on and you want to pass someone by stabbing the accel pedal it doesn't respond! It's very wierd as it does seem to respond a bit but not like you'd expect.
If you canel the cruise mode, pass and then resume the cruise mode it works normally.
Is this how this car is supposed to work?
Bob S.
#2
It's not how my 20004 STR works, but I can't recall the details of your car so maybe it all changed.
Mine doesn't have a Cruise-On light (AFAIK), but briefly says CRUISE ENGAGED on the LCD. I engage cruise without really being aware what occurs (so in-grained!). I would often have my foot on the accel pedal unless resuming cruise when I typically wouldn't have my foot on the pedal.
I can accelerate as normal (AFAIK) regardless of cruise. I'll try it and try to memorise the exact behaviour some time (not likely going far for a week or so, so won't be soon, sorry).
Mine doesn't have a Cruise-On light (AFAIK), but briefly says CRUISE ENGAGED on the LCD. I engage cruise without really being aware what occurs (so in-grained!). I would often have my foot on the accel pedal unless resuming cruise when I typically wouldn't have my foot on the pedal.
I can accelerate as normal (AFAIK) regardless of cruise. I'll try it and try to memorise the exact behaviour some time (not likely going far for a week or so, so won't be soon, sorry).
#3
If the crusie is on and you want to pass someone by stabbing the accel pedal it doesn't respond! It's very wierd as it does seem to respond a bit but not like you'd expect.
When I have cruise engaged and want to pass someone, I accelerate around them and most times just let the car coast back down to the set speed, and continue on my way. I have no hesitation in pedal response.
When I have cruise engaged and want to pass someone, I accelerate around them and most times just let the car coast back down to the set speed, and continue on my way. I have no hesitation in pedal response.
#4
#5
Drive-By-Wire-Virgin
OK, so a thought here. The gas pedal is just a big pot on this car with it's own internal return spring. So when the cruise is engaged does it return to the zero position and that's what I'm sensing when I step on the gas slightly and nothing happens?
Or ... is there a mechansim to hold the pedal in synch with the throttle position while the cruise is operating?
Bob S.
Or ... is there a mechansim to hold the pedal in synch with the throttle position while the cruise is operating?
Bob S.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
PolkNole
F-Type ( X152 )
1219
05-14-2024 03:36 PM
Camnelson324
S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 ( X200 )
3
09-27-2015 08:48 AM
FS[MidAtlantic]: 1997 XJ6 VDP $3,900 - Very RARE Anthracite on Warm Charcoal
42Ajd
PRIVATE For Sale / Trade or Buy Classifieds
0
09-26-2015 07:04 PM
zdrapec
PRIVATE For Sale / Trade or Buy Classifieds
0
09-25-2015 05:49 AM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)