I have gone through a few threads on fitting the cruise control for the Octy. However it seems that the models mentioned were mainly the vRS versions. Anyone know if I can have my car fitted by a VAG mechanic with just the stalk and connect the loom to the ecu and activate via the vag-com on the 74Kw 1.6 version just like in the diesels?

I have gone through a few threads on fitting the cruise control ... Anyone know if I can have my car fitted ... just the stalk and connect the loom to the ecu and activate via the vag-com on the 74Kw 1.6..

I dont think that is possible, unless your engine has a 'AZD' in the engine number.

Have a look at the table on this page to see if your engine is listed.You'll need your engine number, which should be on your V5.

http://www.golfmk4.co.uk/cc_compatibility_chart.htm

And other pointers here:

http://www.golfmk4.co.uk/cruise_control.htm

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dgace/cruise_control.htm

HTH

Alan.

That's a really useful table. It doesn't list the ARX (fitted to the Octavia 1.8T DBW VVT 4X4), but there again it is for Golf variants. I have bookmarked it for future reference.

You need to confirm that your car is DBW (Drive By Wire). If it is then you should be ok but you will need the additional wiring loom as I believe this is only normally fitted to the TD's.

Also before you buy any parts have Cruise enabled in the ECU.