Hi
My XK8 does't have cruise control fitted, I wondered if anyone has ever retro-fitted it with parts from damaged / scrap cars? is it possible?

Cheers
Wullie

 

hello Wullie
what year is your xk?
Dennis

 

Sorry should have said, it's a July 2000 4.0 ltr n/a engine

Wullie

 

ive never come across a xk with no cruise..is it a coupe or convert..if its a coupe you should have a button next to the sport botton.
come on graham..this is right up your street.

 

Yes it has been done..... You need to find member TonyS... He did a big write up on it on the XKEC forum..... You will have to join to view it unless you get hold of him through here

 

dennisw
It only has a sport button no cruise button at the gear selector, it's a coupe. I would think all the wiring is there but requires that switch plus relays etc,
XKRacer, I will have a look for TonyS in the XKEC forum

cheers & thanx
Wullie

 

You will need a bit more than switches and relays I am afraid, you also need the vaccuum tank and solenoids.... Even though like you say, it is do-able

 

If you go into my profile Tony S is on my friends list

 

Tony, If I'm not mistaken, the AJ27 Engine does not use any vacuum for the cruise, just ECM control of the Throttle Motor.

 

That is correct, the later engines it was all electronic...... XK8 on a 2000 would be an AJ27 if you had an XKR possibly still an AJ26..... Mine Is..... But that is besides the point as this is an XK8 which does pose the original question and one I must admit I am unsure of......

Maybe it could just be switches and a relay or two ?