Cruise Control not working. T5 2007 Auto

[BigEzy]

Hello,..
I have a factory fitted cruise contol, that turns on, but then turns off when it needs to do some more work, like go up a slight incline, or it seems after 5min.
Do i go to the mechanic or a autoelectrician,..?
Cheers
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[Umai Naa!!]

Mechanic, of course

I reckon it'll be the brake light switch.

[vdubmotorworx]

yep..brake light swich 95% ...5 % chance cruise stalk itself..

[winchmeup]

My cruise does not turn on at all. Any ideas?

[Umai Naa!!]

Probably the stalk.

[vdubmotorworx]

Auto or manual?

[Brientim]

Brake light switch. Check your lights

[winchmeup]

Manual

Auto or manual?

[winchmeup]

Is it a DIY job to change the stalk

Probably the stalk.

Pretty sure all lights are working. The cruise hasn't worked for years as I got quoted over $500 to fix it from VW.

[vdubmotorworx]

If its manual it could be the clutch switch also and quite common. The last 3 cruise issues i had were clutch switch. If you disconnect it and bridge the 2 pins on the plug...if it then works its the clutch switch at fault

[winchmeup]

Thanks I'll give it a try

[multi]

Hi i have a 2005 multivan executive 2.5 diesel cruise control does not work, head beam lights are stuck on in both beams positions of the switch i get both head lights on and the high beam indicator. also i have noticed since i disconnected the battery and re hooked it back up. i cant set the clock on the dash. when you push the button in on the dash like they say it does nothing. any help would be great. i have had no luck in the past with the dealership here. and i dont have the time to take it to Melbourne. i am a motor mechanic myself. but a old one that is not used to all the electronics. i feel it will end up to be the stalk as the 2 problems are on the same stalk. but im not sure what's going on with the clock. and im not sure how to get the airbag off so i can get the steering wheel off to replace the multi function switch

[Sunny43.5]

To remove the air bag turn the wheel 90 degrees there is a hole in the back which you insert the tip of a small screw driver to release the spring loaded catch then rotate 180 degrees to get to the other one . Make sure the battery is disconnected for safety and support the airbag when you release the catches as it may fall down . You can buy the VW factory cruise control complete with both stalks wiring etc from the UK for less than $300 Here is the company I got a kit from for both our vans and a friends T5.1 as well .