Cuise control - Electronic vs mecanical versions

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06-08-2006, 06:24 PM

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Cuise control - Electronic vs mecanical versions

Hi guys!

I want to swap in an acura 99 EL (same as civic with few options), but I don't want to loose my cruise control. Apparently, for some reason, when you swap in a EL that has the electronic cruise control, it becomes non-fonctionnal. What are my options? Would there be a rewiring necessary? Convert to the mecanical version of the cruise control (vacuum activated, 4 wires)?

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06-08-2006, 06:27 PM

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Re: Cuise control - Electronic vs mecanical versions (charjacq)

more than likely will be to much hassle and money for what your gonna get. cruise control stuff isnt cheap. maybe buy a universal system and try that. ive seen some for like 75 bucks. as opposed to the mucho dollars for factory cruise stuff

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06-08-2006, 06:40 PM

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Re: Cuise control - Electronic vs mecanical versions (postman)

Sure, but I want to understand what makes the factory cruise not work when swapping? What is the ECU sending where that makes it not work?

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06-08-2006, 07:14 PM

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Re: Cuise control - Electronic vs mecanical versions (charjacq)

What do you mean "swap in an acura 99 EL"?
Swap in a d16y8? Swap it into what?

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06-09-2006, 03:39 AM

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Re: Cuise control - Electronic vs mecanical versions (mugenpowered)

Anything, I'm swapping a GSR in, but apparently there is something with the ECU communicating with the cruise control box and it will not work when you swap out the ECU.