cruise control - quick question - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

tahodgson · #1 04-30-2002, 12:07 PM

After studying the past posts here and on the Tech Help Forum, I'm pretty sure I need a cruise control amp.

I'd really appreciate any and all advice on how to proceed economically here...go OEM parts, remanufactured (re-soldered) parts, what's going to be economical now and in the future?

thanks in advance.

Tom

per eriksson · #2 04-30-2002, 12:13 PM

have you tried resoldering your present amp?

tahodgson · #3 04-30-2002, 12:56 PM

havent' tried that...it seemed like a delicate procedure...wasn't confident that I could do it.

have you done it successfully?

per eriksson · #4 04-30-2002, 01:05 PM

As a matter of fact, yes I have.
It isn't hard at all.
You need a soldering iron with a good tip and some good lighting so you see what you do.

Took me maybe 30 minutes from start to finish inluding removal/installation of the stuff to get to the box.

maheath · #5 05-03-2002, 04:44 PM

Look at: http://www.mbca.org/MBCA_Troubleshooting_cruise_cont.htm

#6 05-14-2002, 05:38 PM

another good trouble shooting guide is at www.GDL-online.com They also offer rebuilds of your current amplifier/actuator, offer a 4 year warranty at a price less than a rebuild. Also very helpful on the phone. I tried the resolder trick, sent it in, it tested bad. Rebuilding now. Total time out of the car will be about a week.