Hello All,

 

My Octavia is suffering from the infamous Cruise Control issue, I've tried the cleaning trick to no avail. 

 

So I am aware I'm gunna need a new stalk, my question is what would ya'll recommend as I see different brands out there.

 

(I'm from the UK, so any UK stores etc would be helpful.)

 

Thanks,

Daz

Hi Daz, what did you do to sort this? 

 

I'm having problems with my Superb mk2 and wondering about swapping out the stalk (which didn't need cleaning and even though no fault codes).

1 hour ago, NobbyTucker said:

Hi Daz, what did you do to sort this? 

 

I'm having problems with my Superb mk2 and wondering about swapping out the stalk (which didn't need cleaning and even though no fault codes).

Heya NobbyTucker,

 

Unfortunately my Octavia since **** itself, the gearbox gave up and was in my view uneconomical to repair. 

 

However, I had learned from some investigation for this problem...

 

If the stalk does not need cleaning, and no codes are present. Then I suggest either attempting to replace the stalk (are readily available only, from eBay or car parts website from £15-45), if that fails then replacing some switch within the accelerator pedal assembly may help. I'm afraid I'm unsure of its name or exact location.

 

Also make sure your break lights are functioning, as according to my research it can be something to do with a switch in the braking system too.

 

If all of the following fails, I'm afraid my knowledge then falls short and I'd suggest employing an indy mechanic to diagnose the problem.

Thanks for the reply and that sounds like a good approach, its £15 for the stalk and £8 for the switch plus postage, so buying and swapping out before spending £'s with an auto electrician seems a good plan.

 

Sorry to hear about the Octavia gearbox - I bought a gearboxfor my superb off a A3 Audi DIY breaker on facebook for £150, think the garage charged me about £300-400 to fit, so not as bad as I was expecting, but I was lucky. Thanks again.