Cruise Control Brake Switch

Spike · 12th September 2013, 16:31

Dear All

First post so please be gentle! I have an '03 Rover 75 CDTi, which I've had for about three years and I love it very much! (He's actually the one that's called 'Spike'...!)

About a year ago, the cruise control failed and I've got loads of garage advice about what could be wrong, always accompanied by massive sucking in of air through teeth... "Cruise control, eh? That could be anything... not worth the cost of the car to investigate, etc..." All the usual baloney.

Anyway, having searched these excellent forums, I now believe that it could be a "small white switch" at the top of the brake pedal, which just needs to be moved into place. Armed with a screwdriver, I set out to find it. The thing is, it just doesn't seem to be there...

To help with the research, I've taken and labelled some photos in the hope that one of you brilliant people might just say, "D'oh! It's there you fool...!"

So, can anyone please point out where this mythical white switch is please? Am I just looking in the wrong place? Here comes the photography...

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ouzx63igxtzltx6/lSa45VxOo2

If anyone can help me, I'd be really grateful!

Many thanks!

James (and Spike)

Mike Noc · 12th September 2013, 16:41

Welcome Spike's owner and here you go. White switch is just above the spring in the middle of the picture.This is the one on the clutch pedal, which if you have a manual is usually the culprit, but there is one on the brake pedal as well. I've also seen them come in black.

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You can't really see it and get your hand on it at the same time so have a look first and then do it by feel.

It just needs pushing down from the top.

suffolk boy · 12th September 2013, 16:45

it is above the pedal as in photo number 3.you can only do these by feel .thats is when you no where to feel for them.lol.any way right at the very top of the pedal is where they live.if lay in the footwell and look up you should be able to see the holder which is black.the switch which is tiny lives in here.feel behind the metal surround .right at the top and give it a push.it should move forward.you will be able to see it protrude from its holder.push until it makes contact with the top of the pedal

Spike · 12th September 2013, 16:47

Thanks, Mike! Before I go and tackle it, is that photo taken looking upwards?

Spike · 12th September 2013, 16:49

Thanks too, Suffolk Boy. Holy ****! Who designed that?

Mike Noc · 12th September 2013, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spike

Thanks, Mike! Before I go and tackle it, is that photo taken looking upwards?

Yes James upwards from the footwell.

Spike · 12th September 2013, 16:51

Thanks... wish me luck... here I go... :-/

Simon.h · 12th September 2013, 17:30

Cruise switches- Brake is a white switch and double pole and clutch is black and single pole!

suffolk boy · 12th September 2013, 17:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spike

Thanks too, Suffolk Boy. Holy ****! Who designed that?

it is not good to get at.i have removed them and fitted the things.be prepared to get very cramped.

Spike · 12th September 2013, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by suffolk boy

it is not good to get at.i have removed them and fitted the things.be prepared to get very cramped.

Oh heck! Well, I've had a good go. I found a BLACK switch behind the brake pedal and managed to get to it. I pushed it and it went click-click-click-click but that was all. I gave it a test drive but no joy.

Then I got defeated by the light so I'll have another look tomorrow. So do I have to check the clutch and the brake? Oh no...

12th September 2013, 16:31	#1
Spike Posted a thing or two Spike, Burt & Daisy Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Murcia, Spain and sometimes South Wales Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 352 Thanked 427 Times in 295 Posts	Cruise Control Brake Switch Dear All First post so please be gentle! I have an '03 Rover 75 CDTi, which I've had for about three years and I love it very much! (He's actually the one that's called 'Spike'...!) About a year ago, the cruise control failed and I've got loads of garage advice about what could be wrong, always accompanied by massive sucking in of air through teeth... "Cruise control, eh? That could be anything... not worth the cost of the car to investigate, etc..." All the usual baloney. Anyway, having searched these excellent forums, I now believe that it could be a "small white switch" at the top of the brake pedal, which just needs to be moved into place. Armed with a screwdriver, I set out to find it. The thing is, it just doesn't seem to be there... To help with the research, I've taken and labelled some photos in the hope that one of you brilliant people might just say, "D'oh! It's there you fool...!" So, can anyone please point out where this mythical white switch is please? Am I just looking in the wrong place? Here comes the photography... https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ouzx63igxtzltx6/lSa45VxOo2 If anyone can help me, I'd be really grateful! Many thanks! James (and Spike)

12th September 2013, 16:41	#2
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,548 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Welcome Spike's owner and here you go. White switch is just above the spring in the middle of the picture.This is the one on the clutch pedal, which if you have a manual is usually the culprit, but there is one on the brake pedal as well. I've also seen them come in black. [IMG][/IMG] You can't really see it and get your hand on it at the same time so have a look first and then do it by feel. It just needs pushing down from the top. Last edited by Mike Noc; 15th November 2018 at 18:42..

12th September 2013, 16:45	#3
suffolk boy This is my second home fiat panda Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: haverhill Posts: 6,720 Thanks: 96 Thanked 586 Times in 526 Posts	it is above the pedal as in photo number 3.you can only do these by feel .thats is when you no where to feel for them.lol.any way right at the very top of the pedal is where they live.if lay in the footwell and look up you should be able to see the holder which is black.the switch which is tiny lives in here.feel behind the metal surround .right at the top and give it a push.it should move forward.you will be able to see it protrude from its holder.push until it makes contact with the top of the pedal __________________ fiat panda 1.2 eco

12th September 2013, 17:30	#8
Simon.h This is my second home Previously owned- MG ZT V6 160 Y plate Lpg, MG ZT 190 2003 In Rare Celestial Factory Ordered Lpg MG Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Calne Posts: 4,531 Thanks: 8 Thanked 116 Times in 108 Posts	Cruise switches- Brake is a white switch and double pole and clutch is black and single pole! __________________ Previously owned- MG ZT V6 160 Y plate Lpg, MG ZT 190 2003 In Rare Celestial Factory Ordered Lpg MG ZT 190 2004 lpg

12th September 2013, 16:47	#4
Spike Posted a thing or two Spike, Burt & Daisy Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Murcia, Spain and sometimes South Wales Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 352 Thanked 427 Times in 295 Posts	Thanks, Mike! Before I go and tackle it, is that photo taken looking upwards?

12th September 2013, 16:49	#5
Spike Posted a thing or two Spike, Burt & Daisy Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Murcia, Spain and sometimes South Wales Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 352 Thanked 427 Times in 295 Posts	Thanks too, Suffolk Boy. Holy ****! Who designed that?

12th September 2013, 16:51	#7
Spike Posted a thing or two Spike, Burt & Daisy Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Murcia, Spain and sometimes South Wales Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 352 Thanked 427 Times in 295 Posts	Thanks... wish me luck... here I go... :-/