Cruise Control for W123 Manual

STD Maintenance General Cruise Control for W123 Manual

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Biocruzer

Naturally-aspirated

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01-03-2019, 05:32 PM #1

Hi, all! Happy 2019!
Dunno whether the question is in the right forum or not: Does anyone out there know of a retro-fitted cruise control for a manual W123 converted from an auto? I still have the vacuum-operated CC 'switch' on the steering column, but would prefer something electronic. Arduino, perhaps?
Cheers

Biocruzer

01-03-2019, 05:32 PM #1

baldur

Fast

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01-03-2019, 09:08 PM #2

I don't know what engine you are running, likely OM617, but on the EDC engines (OM605/OM606) I have cruise control built in to my DSL1 ECU, all that is needed to make it work is a couple of resistors and a pair of switches.

Baldur Gislason

baldur

01-03-2019, 09:08 PM #2

Baldur Gislason

frans-c

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01-07-2019, 06:07 AM #3

The Rostra 250-1223 is all you'll ever need. I actually installed one on my old W123 280E and used the stock cruise stalk. A bit pricey, but really worth having a look at.

frans-c

01-07-2019, 06:07 AM #3

The Rostra 250-1223 is all you'll ever need. I actually installed one on my old W123 280E and used the stock cruise stalk. A bit pricey, but really worth having a look at.

Biocruzer

Naturally-aspirated

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01-08-2019, 04:06 PM #4

(01-07-2019, 06:07 AM)frans-c The Rostra 250-1223 is all you'll ever need. I actually installed one on my old W123 280E and used the stock cruise stalk. A bit pricey, but really worth having a look at.

Thanks, Guys. Mine is a 617 engine. I've looked at the Rostra website, no info on Benzes, but I'll keep looking.
Cheers

Biocruzer

01-08-2019, 04:06 PM #4

(01-07-2019, 06:07 AM)frans-c The Rostra 250-1223 is all you'll ever need. I actually installed one on my old W123 280E and used the stock cruise stalk. A bit pricey, but really worth having a look at.

Thanks, Guys. Mine is a 617 engine. I've looked at the Rostra website, no info on Benzes, but I'll keep looking.
Cheers

frans-c

K26-2

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01-08-2019, 04:17 PM #5

The Rostra is universal - just hook the actuator cable to the throttle linkage and the electrical connections. You can use the Mercedes-Benz cruise stalk with a few modifications - there's a specific forum thread elsewhere (just Google it).

frans-c

01-08-2019, 04:17 PM #5

NZScott

HX30W 73/44mm

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01-09-2019, 12:35 AM #6

http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/CruiseControlRostra

I was going to install one of these in my car because I was doing 8.5hr road trips for the last few months but have moved back home so probably won't bother any more.
I was wondering if the speed sensor could work off the crank, that way the engine might be useful for driving something when in neutral

1978 300D, 373,000km... OM617.912 with a Holset HX30W, 7.5mm IP, 711.113 5 speed (project car, 7 years off the road and counting ;/)
1977 250 270,000km (parts car)
1977 300D (ex 280) 500,000km
1981 240D 498,000
1975 HJ45 ???,000
2001 2.8TD Rodeo 4x2 - 456,000 - DD

NZScott

01-09-2019, 12:35 AM #6

frans-c

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01-09-2019, 02:05 AM #7

Yup, that's the thread I was referring to.

frans-c

01-09-2019, 02:05 AM #7

Yup, that's the thread I was referring to.

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