Cruise control switch...

[andyduncan]

Morning all...

The cruise control cancel button on the steering wheel of my vanquish gen 2 has broken - see photos..





The plan is to remove the errant button, glue it back together and re-install it...

The question...

How does the switch pop out - do I have to remove the whole set of switches or is this an easy repair?

Thanks in advance...
Andy

[BlackV8]

Morning, to my knowledge you have to remove the airbag to deinstall those switches. I don’t think a glued switch will last long. It will break again …
Richard‘s video shows the procedure to remove the airbag and there you will see the switches.

https://youtu.be/O0gFNGlf6FQ

Hope that helps

[andyduncan]

Thanks - very informative...

[Astontony]

What a f3322ing thing to happen, that would drive me mad if you could see a repair. Maybe when you remove it find a good 3 d printer expert who can manufacture one for you. How did it happen its not like you would be in the back seat and accidentally kick it in a moment of passion. Just so I know what not to do.

[andyduncan]

Astontony said:

What a f3322ing thing to happen, that would drive me mad if you could see a repair. Maybe when you remove it find a good 3 d printer expert who can manufacture one for you. How did it happen its not like you would be in the back seat and accidentally kick it in a moment of passion. Just so I know what not to do.

Yeah - it started with a hairline crack which was only noticeable at night when the light shone through, then just got worse over time...
..and it definitely not through wear and tear as i very seldom use cruise control!!!

I will try and fix it by carefully "gluing" it in place - but acknowledge I'll probably have to replace the switch sooner rather than later...

C'est la vie...

[Manners79]

Wonder if it is a Volvo / Ford sourced part? It may be shaped around the steering wheel to some extent but it could well be a part that can be sourced cheaper elsewhere with a bit of research. Or you may find an alternative module that has the same or easily adapted pinout? Eg this sort of thing https://gbr.grandado.com/products/1-pair-replaceme...

(Not saying that is compatible - but you get the idea). Obviously would need the same buttons and functionality and a way of mounting but for the sake of 30 minutes on google could be worth a bit of digging

[andyduncan]

Manners79 said:

Wonder if it is a Volvo / Ford sourced part? It may be shaped around the steering wheel to some extent but it could well be a part that can be sourced cheaper elsewhere with a bit of research. Or you may find an alternative module that has the same or easily adapted pinout? Eg this sort of thing https://gbr.grandado.com/products/1-pair-replaceme...

(Not saying that is compatible - but you get the idea). Obviously would need the same buttons and functionality and a way of mounting but for the sake of 30 minutes on google could be worth a bit of digging

Thanks good advice...