Cruise Control Cancelling Switch Kit [Vanagon]

Cruise Control Cancelling Switch Kit [Vanagon]

$35.95
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Cruise Control Cancelling Switch Kit [Vanagon]
Product: GVW-811-907-343B
Works With: 1980-1991
Manufacturer: Quality Aftermarket
Availability: Low Stock
Wrench Rating: Requires some hand & power tools and minimal mechanical knowledge.

$35.95

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The weak point of the original Volkswagen-designed Vanagon cruise control system is the foot pedal switch design and mounting. Nine times out of ten, when an OEM cruise control does not work, it is something related to these switches.* VW employed a redundant shut-off system that kills BOTH the electrical connection AND the vacuum circuit when you press the brake (or clutch on manual shift vehicle) pedal. The switches commonly fail both electrically and mechanically. Plus, replacements are often hard to come by and costly if you can find them. The GoWesty-designed pedal cancelling switch completely eliminates the redundant and unreliable vacuum dump system. That alone will improve reliability substantially.

Each kit comes complete with everything you need to replace one pedal switch.

Note: If you have a manual transaxle, make sure to order TWO of these kits, and eliminate the vacuum dump circuit.

*We cannot guarantee that replacing the switches will fix your cruise! The Bentley manual has an excellent section on troubleshooting the OEM cruise system. We recommend you follow that troubleshooting guide to make sure there is nothing else wrong with the system.

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Anthony S.

Did last long , roller fell off one , and other broke apart . Hope the next two last longer then few months

Hi Anthony, we've had excellent success with these switches, and are hopeful your replacements will too. Please reach out to our customer service team if you continue to experience any durability issues. There may be some installation and adjustment pointers that we can offer. All the best, GW

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Will B.
Canceling kit

Didn’t work for my application but might for others

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Ronald P.
The microswitch is too fragile.

Basically these mircroswitched in this 'kit', are 'junk.' I ordered this one to replace an original microswitch which quit working. But after installing this one the connector came off on first use. I found its' small tab had broken in half. I've had previous problems with connectors coming off and they are so small and thin, they either break off or come off easily but can't be put back on. I managed to solder the wire back on as a temp. fix and have ordered a 'heavier duty' truck brake microswitch which has eye tabs to screw on the wire connectors. Gowesty needs to find better microswitches and could sell them separately

Thanks for your feedback Ronald. We are going to take your advice and improve this aspect of our cruise control kit. We value your business and the appreciate the opportunity to improve our products based on your experience. Be well, GoWesty

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hugh h.
Sensible upgrade.

My clutch and brake switches were in bad shape. Vacuum at the switches is not needed if you route a single hose from the compressor to the actuator. I am using a Subaru Forester actuator and the cruise system now runs perfectly. Holds 70mph on the freeway without speed drop on level ground. Well worth the effort to install new switches.