winemart2 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Bells & whistles? Pfffffffft although what do I expect for 12+ grand.I rarely use cruise, in the 6 months from new I doubt the buttons have been pressed > a dozen times each. I tried it today, nothing, no indicator even. Then it came on (and worked) when I hit the + button, "sometimes". I've also noticed that the - vol button doesn't work for a full 30 secs after ignition on.This is progress, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarksST Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 How did you try to use it? Pressing ON puts the system into a standby mode, then you press SET when at the speed you want, pressing a pedal puts it back into standby, OFF turns it completely off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winemart2 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 Hi Mark, yes, the book says the indicator should light when you press ON, it doesn't, but occasionally it does if I press + (then it works). Book says - On = standby, off = completely off, + or - = set, Res/Can = resume/cancel. (off loses the set-point). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarksST Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I think that's one of a few errors in the book, I've only known the light to come on when you've set the speed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillyallan Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Yeah only comes on when speed is set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winemart2 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 Well anyway, it's screwed :D It'll be the usual, works fine for us, sir. Actually no, it almost never works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Winemart are you ever half glass full kinda guy lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winemart2 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 LOL :D I like to think i'm a realist. Prolly comes from being an old art. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyemdee Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Get it fixed while it is still under warranty. Mine failed after a Ford Dealer service at 4 years old and they wanted £190 to replace the switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winemart2 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 Gordon Bennet, if it IS the switch it's unfit for purpose, its barely been used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I think that's one of a few errors in the book, I've only known the light to come on when you've set the speed. Yeah I can confirm that too. I'd get it to a dealer and they should sort it under warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyemdee Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Gordon Bennet, if it IS the switch it's unfit for purpose, its barely been used. They told me that they "suspected" the switch was faulty after charging me £84 for a "diagnostic". It was just the same as the OP's fault: sometimes worked perfectly but mostly wouldn't work at all. I got my £84 back after I traded the car in for a new one elsewhere! The Fiesta Mk7 is a fantastic car but that experience put me right off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winemart2 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 £84 for god sake, they should be bull-whipped. What a money spinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyemdee Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 £84 for god sake, they should be bull-whipped. What a money spinner. Especially as it failed when they serviced it. It has put me off Fords for life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winemart2 Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Would you credit it? I must've tried the cruise a dozen times today. Perfect first time, every time, all buttons working EVERY time. grrrrrrrrrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyemdee Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Yes, been there! Wait until you set it and the indicator light comes on - then goes off 10 seconds later without you touching anything. Even more exasperating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winemart2 Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 It's about time all this clever ollocks was done away with. Blank cheque for the dealers. Gimme an A35 van with 85 XR2 CVH and no !"£$%^& processors. Only starting if you've had a p o o p after 8:30, when it's raining and there's an R in the month is a joke. I'm surprised they ever start. Ahh yes sir, the CANBUS tester says that your ashtray (not fitted) is full. A full service is required, that'll be squillions of quid. Sign here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyemdee Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Hmmm I am not so sure. I still remember my company 1.6 Cortina Estates which NEVER started on cold damp mornings! When they went in for service I usually had to reset the points to the correct dwell angle (and sometimes the ignition timing as well) to get them running properly again. And only 25mpg average to boot. I think I prefer my current car with all its driver aids and 55mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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