Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

Hi guys

Aiiiiii, so I am still not happy with the cruise control on my 4.8. I did the mod so I could use it in manual, and testing it on my way home today was a bitter experience.

Example: I set the cruise control at 100km/h. Take my foot off the accelerator, nothing happens. For a few seconds the car just coasts. It drops to about 85km/h, all of a sudden it gears down, and then suddenly accelerates me to 120km/h. It will then change to a higher gear and all of a sudden begins its coast routine again. I tried it in manual mode as well. In 4th gear, it gears down to 3rd and slingshots me past the poor tannie next to me, who immediately tells me to grow up. (for example )

Now I was wondering if it could be a faulty vacuum motor or vehicle speed sensor? All previous auto's I've had never gave such an issue with CC. I remember reading a thread a while ago about it being a common problem?

No on my second 4.8 auto and never had a problem with it

Also never had any issues with my CC. Best have it checked before too many old auties gooi you the finger!!!

Although I hardly ever use it,I have also never had any problems with the CC

Thanks guys. I will have to do it next year as time is now min. I'm going to check out some of the aussie forums and see if there is any other complaints.

Maybe you should clean the Abs sensors they do seem to gather iron fillings and maybe its getting wrong speed signals....

Worth a try Wilkie, thank you for that. I will try that on Sunday and give feedback.