Cruise Control/Squib Problem

[Seanwinf]

Hi ive just bought a clio 2.0 138. The cruise control dont seem to work. The lights come on and the display says cruise control but then 3 lines under so not showing speed and when i press the + - nothing happens. The seller told me he had changed the squib. Ive read theres 2 different ones 1 for cruise 1 for without is this correct or is it just a case of gettings the squib programmed. No idea how to look at the squib bit of a novice to do with electrics.

 

[GrahamS]

Seanwinf

The squib is different for models with and without cruise control. It doesn't have a computer so you cannot program it. The easiest way to tell if you have the correct squib is to take off the air bag. Disconnect the battery, on the back of the steering wheel you'll see 2 clips, push them out wards until the airbag unhooks. You will then see if the cruise control buttons are connected. If they are you have the correct squib.

If they are connected you may have a faulty brake or clutch switch which is causing the ecu to not allow cruise control.

Plug into a diagnostic if you have the facility.

 

[Seanwinf]

Thanks thats really helpful. I will give it a go. Will check the squib first then get it on a computer.

 

[GrahamS]

Report back if you need any more help mate. The cruise buttons plug in on the left of the wheel behind the airbag.

 

[Seanwinf]

Just spoke to the seller and he said the squib was changed at renault so lets hope its the correct 1.

 

[Seanwinf]

grazo22
ive looked behind the steering wheel but theres no plastic clips for me to push? Theres a hole in the back of the steering what looks like some 1 has ripped into or cut a chunk out?

 

[GrahamS]

Got a pic mate?

they aren't plastic, they are metal

 

[Seanwinf]

I will get a pic tomorrow didnt think earlier. My horn/airbag cover is slightly proud on the wheel is that the bit i push forward?

 

[ForceIndia]

If it's a brake/clutch switch error, the esp/abs warning lights will be on. Try pressing the R (resume) button, this also activates the cruise. Does the speed limiter work? If neither work I'd say it's a squib issue.

 

[Seanwinf]

Nope neither work and nothing happens when u press r. Here the back and front of wheel.

 

[Seanwinf]

Here the square thats been cut out. grazo22

 

[Seanwinf]

So do i just push a 1/4" extension bar in there to pop the airbag out?

 

[GrahamS]

Sorry for late reply, kept forgetting!

In the back of this steering wheel you should be able to see where the airbag clips into the steering wheel.

This is on my car but it works in the same way. The metal bar bit needs pushing towards the outside of the wheel. I use a screwdriver.

 

[Seanwinf]

That fine thanks for helping me. There dont seem to be anything in the hole on the back of my wheel? Bit confusing.

 

[MicKPM]

It looks like someone has done a number on the rear of your wheel where the 1/4" bar inserts. Mk3 wheel airbags are horrible things to get off though so you have my sympathies.

 

[Seanwinf]

Haha thanks fills me full of confidence. Does it have to be an 1/4" extension bar or can i use something? Why is it i use a 1/4" bar?

 

[Seanwinf]

 

[Seanwinf]

Got a better pic. Do i have to move that silver clip? Wont get a 1/4" bar in there i dont think

 

[MicKPM]

1/4" is the perfect diameter (Around 8mm OD I believe) and it has a flat end which is what you need to force the lower spring clip off the back of the bag unit. The remaining clip makes you feel like you are going to break something.

 

[Seanwinf]

MicKPM thats great thanks. So i push the bar to the side of that metel bit or push the bar in the hole and that will detach the clip. Sorry not done this before and dont fancy breaking the wifes car!!