Afterfit Climate Control

[Peter Ferguson]

In mid Alpril, Rob Cook posted a query on this subject re his 53 Vectra (
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It may be of interest to the group, that my local agent says this is
unavailable on my 02 Zafira Elegance - only available as a factory fitted
extra when new.

They were , though, able to hook me up to cruise control as the wiring was
pre installed anyway, [but the extra facility not ordered by the original
buyer], for the cost of a new steering wheel stalk + the cost of fitting =
peanuts compared to Vauxhall's price for cruise as an extra when new !!! [
I've had cruise for over 15 years and use it at some time on every journey]

The Automatic Zafira 1.8 seems to return about 30 mpg for the mixture of
journeys I do.

Like an Automatic Corsa we had before, first gear "whistles" and is most
noticeable at change of gear to 2nd, and I have assumed it is par for the
course on this gearbox.

Peter

 

[Martin]

Interesting! so what was the cost?

 

[Peter Ferguson]

I assume you mean how much cruise? = £105 fitted by Vauxhall agent, includes
part £26.75. Labour £63 ( they do have to remove steering wheel /airbag to
change stalk) VVVAAATTT£15.71 = total £105.46. As an extra, new, Vauxhall
seem to want £400. I assume the wiring is standard & includes this "loop".
May only work for "Elegance"

Peter

 

[dogsBollix]

I assume you mean how much cruise? = £105 fitted by Vauxhall agent,
includes part £26.75. Labour £63 ( they do have to remove steering wheel
/airbag to change stalk) VVVAAATTT£15.71 = total £105.46. As an extra,
new, Vauxhall seem to want £400. I assume the wiring is standard &
includes this "loop". May only work for "Elegance"

Peter

i was told i couldn't retrofit cruise control on my 1600 53 zafira club

but for £40 i picked up a "hand throttle" which i'm going to fit RSN

dB