Cruise control
- Thread starter ZBZGTS
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Welcome Julian.
It's relatively cheap and easy to add cruise control, something which should be a standard fitment on a so-called premium car in my opinion. The wiring is pre-prepared to accept it but it needs to be activated via the diagnostics, so if it's not done by a Dealer you'll need to find a Porsche Independent who is capable of performing the activation process.
It's probably worth phoning around to get an idea about price, but Dan's figure is probably about right.
Enjoy the new car.
Jeff
It's relatively cheap and easy to add cruise control, something which should be a standard fitment on a so-called premium car in my opinion. The wiring is pre-prepared to accept it but it needs to be activated via the diagnostics, so if it's not done by a Dealer you'll need to find a Porsche Independent who is capable of performing the activation process.
It's probably worth phoning around to get an idea about price, but Dan's figure is probably about right.
Enjoy the new car.
Jeff
It used to be an easy DIY retrofit on the 987, but on the 981 Porsche introduced activation codes for additional functions, such as cruise control and multi-function steering wheel, etc. Also, whereas the 987 had a cruise stalk you could add, the 981 stalk units are all specific to the equipment fitted. There are 40 different variants of the stalk unit. There are unofficial sources for the activation codes, which need to be entered using a PIWIS2 or PIWIS3 tester. You can sometimes get a used stalk on eBay, but you have to be very careful getting the right one. It not only depends on equipment, but also model year. I have retrofitted it to 3 or 4 cars. Cost-wise, anywhere between ~£200 if you find a used stalk, up to ~£350 if you buy a new one.
gronk1967
PCGB Member
Sorry little late to this post...that’s seems little high to me...I had it fitted to my 718 (showroom car no idea why the dealer didn’t option it or why it isn’t standard on a £60k cat!) for £450.ZBZGTS said:
its listed one the accessories section on the Porsche UK website for £500 I think on the current 718, don’t know why it would be different on the 981.
Can I suggest 1) make sure you tell them you are a PCGB member and it should be discounted 10% 2) make sure they aren’t ordering unnecessary parts, 1st quote I got was fin the apprentice who was pricing in new steering column casings that weren’t necessary!
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