adding cruise control

[dtruzinski]

One more thing..I am going to upgrade the master cylinder to the one that supports the pressure switch. That jumpered wire solution is great, but it removes a safety feature of vans with cruise control.

[soylento]

anyone know what to do if I dont have the brake pressure wires under the hood?

[JWA]

Originally Posted by soylento

anyone know what to do if I dont have the brake pressure wires under the hood?

For starters maybe list WHAT you're working on? Year, fuel type, do you have VSC or cruise control from the factory?

[soylento]

its an 03 e350 super duty,5.4 gas. no cc from factory thats why im trying to add it.

[JWA]

Originally Posted by soylento

its an 03 e350 super duty,5.4 gas. no cc from factory thats why im trying to add it.

You first need to check for a flat connector located under the degas bottle on the driver's side inner fender:




More images of this connector:





If you don't have this connector present its nearly impossible to install a factory VSC. Additionally finding the necessary parts would also be nearly impossible.

If you can't add factory VSC a company like Rosta would be a good choice for adding this feature.

HTH

[soylento]

cool thanks

[soylento]

Ok, so i dont see that plug, i do have this one in the master

[JWA]

Originally Posted by soylento

Ok, so i dont see that plug, i do have this one in the master

That connector is for the "low brake fluid" warning lamp in the instrument cluster, has nothing to do with VSC.

I also have an '03 and it has the connector I pictured above as it has the same type cable-pulled VSC as my 2000 E250.

[soylento]

Originally Posted by JWA

That connector is for the "low brake fluid" warning lamp in the instrument cluster, has nothing to do with VSC.

I also have an '03 and it has the connector I pictured above as it has the same type cable-pulled VSC as my 2000 E250.

aha ok thanks man

[chachiboombatti]

Whats that long flat connector for? I am trying to add cruise to my 04 e250 and I haven't seen anyone talk about that connector till now. I've got the steering wheel and spiral cable but not sure if I need what plugs into that connector in the picture