Rostra GlobalCruise Operating instructions

GLOBALCRUISE
ELECTRIC CRUISE CONTROL
UNIVERSAL APPLICATION
INSTALLATION & OWNER’SMANUAL
CONTENTS
SAFETY PROCEDURES ......................................... 2
HELPFUL HINTS................................................. 4
PARTS LIST...................................................... 5
PARTS DIAGRAM................................................ 6
SUPPLEMENTAL PARTS......................................... 7
SWITCH SETTINGS.............................................. 8
INSTALLATION ................................................... 9
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................. 20
WARRANTY....................................................... 23
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 24
Form #4565, Rev. D, 05-14-02

The GlobalCruise is a microprocessor based Cruise Control. It is designed for ease of
installation and can be used with most cars, light trucks and vans. Carefully follow the
installation procedures in this manual for best results.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS SYSTEM ON A DIESEL POWERED VEHICLE WHICH HAS A
MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITHOUT A DISENGAGEMENT SWITCH (Kit# 250-4206) ON
THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
Your vehicle must have a VSS (Vehicle Speed Signal) wire or an available signal generator
for installation of the GlobalCruise. Please consult vendors application guide.
Throughout the instructions there are WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, ND NOTES that are
meant to make it easier for you to install the GlobalCruise on your vehicle and make it
safer to use. We have gathered these tips from people across the country who have
informed us of their problems and solutions. Even with all these reports from the field, we
cannot cover every condition which you might encounter, there are just too many different
vehicle makes and models. We do our best to tell you how to handle most vehicles, but we
must Depend on Your Good Judgement for dealing with the rest.
Therefore, we believe you can understand why we strongly urge you to think carefully
about what could happen to you, your passengers, and your vehicle if you use any tools,
parts, fastening methods, routing or procedures which are not described in this manual.
There is NO drain on the battery if the control switch is left on. The GlobalCruise needs
no regular service.
WARNING
Failure to follow the instruction manual could not only cause the
GlobalCruise to work improperly, but could cause the throttle to hang
up, possibly causing damage to your vehicle and injury and/or death to
you and your passengers.
WARNING
If you question the applications of the GlobalCruise, please consult the
applicable application guide. Only install on approved applications.
SAFETY PROCEDURES
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The product described in this manual was developed, manufactured and tested in line
with recognized technical standards and is in compliance with the fundamental safety
requirements.
Nevertheless, there are residual risks! It is therefore important to read this manual
before installing and connecting the product. Keep the manual in a place that is readily
accessible at all times.
Throttle Adaptor
In order to cover certain vehicles with a universal cruise control, we have designed throttle
adaptors for performance and safety. Consult current pplication Guides and Vehicle
Technical Information Guides to see if your vehicle needs a Throttle daptor before you
install the GlobalCruise. If an adaptor is listed, it must be used with that application.
Target Group and Qualified Installation
This description is intended for those persons who install the product in the motor
vehicle. In order to be able to operate properly, the GlobalCruise must be correctly
installed. The system may therefore be installed and wired by persons who know and have
understood the installation instructions of this manual and are familiar with automotive
electrical and mechanical systems. Installation by nonqualified personnel can lead to
injury to the driver or third parties, or damage to property or the environment.
Modifications to the product
The GlobalCruise is designed, manufactured and tested with due regard to safety and
reliability.
Modifying or tampering with the product can affect its safety. This can lead to death,
serious or slight injury to the driver or third parties, or damage to property or the
environment. For this reason, the product must not be modified or tampered with!
Inform the user
Hand the Operating Manual for the cruise to the user. The Operation Manual is an
integral part of the product!
If the cruise has not been fitted with a clutch switch, Please inform the user that the
engine speed briefly increases when the function is switched off via the clutch.
WARNING
The information in this manual has been carefully compiled through actual vehicle testing
and manufacturers service manual research and to the best of our ability is accurate.
However, we do not warrant the accuracy of this information against changes in vehicle
design, the use or misuse of this information or typographical errors. It is the
responsibility of the installer to verify the signal and color on the wire attachments prior
to and after the installation of the GlobalCruise to assure proper operation. We do not
accept any responsibility for damage to the vehicle or injury to its occupants caused by
the use of this information. Improper installation and/or connection to the incorrect wires
could cause GlobalCruise or vehicle malfunction, component damage, and or personal
injury for you and/or your passengers.
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1. BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION:
Familiarize yourself with the
Installation Instructions and
GlobalCruise components.
2. MATING CONNECTORS:
. When disconnecting, hold
connector and press the lock
downward while pulling
connectors apart. Figure A
B. When inserting, push mating
connectors together until locking
mechanisms are firmly locked
together. Figure B
3. AIRBAG AND ANTI-THEFT RADIO:
. If vehicle is equipped with an
nti-Theft Radio, the radio code
must be written down prior to
disconnecting battery cable. The
code must be reentered when the
negative battery cable is reinstalled.
B. If vehicle is equipped with an
airbag (SRS), it is advisable to
disconnect the negative battery
cable. However, remember that
some vehicles retain power to the
airbag system when battery is
disconnected.
4. REMOVAL OF NEGATIVE BATTERY
CABLE:
Disconnect the negative battery cable
before installing the GlobalCruise for
safety precautions. Remember to
reconnect the cable after installation.
Figure C
5. ACCESSORY POWER:
When installing the special
terminal into the fuse panel of
vehicle, See Figure D.
CAUTION
Do not pull on wires.
WARNING
Failure to follow the instruction manual
could not only cause the GlobalCruise to
work improperly, but could cause the throt-
tle to hang up, possibly causing damage to
your vehicle and injury and/or death to
you and your passengers.
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
Figure D
HELPFUL HINTS
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SERVICE
ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QTY
250-2316 CRUISE MODULE 1
B 250-2317 CRUISE HRNESS 1
C 250-3607 CRUISE CBLE 1
D 250-2236 MODULE BR CKET 1
E 250-3700 C BLE BR CKET 1
F 250-3425 CONVOLUTED TUBING (58) 1
250-2214 H RDW RE PCK GE (UNIVERS L)
250-2232 H RDW RE PCK GE (-G, GM KIT)
G1 MODULE BOLT 2
* * G2 SELF-THRE DING BOLT (M6 X19) 4,2
* * G3 BE D CH IN 1
* * G4 BE D CH IN CONNECTOR 2
* * G5 CONNECTOR COVER 2
*G6L
OOP CBLE (67MM)1
* * G7 THREE BE D CONNECTOR 1
* * G8 EYELET CONNECTOR 1
* * G9 TIE STR P (102MM)1
* * G10 TIE STR P (190MM)10
* G11 TUBE CL MP (10MM)1
* G12 FL G NUT (THREA E TUBE CLAMP)1
G13 M5 NUT 2
* * G14 GM H TCLIP 1
* G15 LOCKWSHER NUT (#10-32) 2
* G16 COTTER PIN (2MM X 16MM)1
* * G17 SN P-IND PTOR 1
* G18 PUTTY SE LING 1
G19 D PTOR THROTTLE CLIP W/C BLE 1
* G20 CONN, SELF-STRIP (16-22 AWG) 2
* * G21 CONN, SELF-STRIP (16-18 AWG) 2
* G22 SCREW, ROUND HE D (#10-32 X.5) 2
Use CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT SWITCH (Kit# 250-4206) for manual transmission vehicle when
the Dark Blue TACH wire cannot be obtained from vehicle or fails to disengage the
GlobalCruise.
Service Parts are available to replace any part in this kit (See Service Part Numbers
above). Additional Hardware is available on Page 7
HELPFUL HINTS
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WARNING
Failure to follow the instruction manual could not only cause the GlobalCruise to work
improperly, but could cause the throttle to hang up, possibly causing damage to your
vehicle nd injury and/or death to you and your passengers.
B
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PARTS DIAGRAM
Page 6
G20
G21
G22
G1
G2
G3 G4 G5 G6
G7 G8
G9 G10
G11 G12
G13
G14 G16
G15
G18
G17
G19

The following parts are available for your convenience and may simplify the installation of
your GlobalCruise Contact your local dealer or ROSTRA representative for details.
SERVICE
ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QTY
H. LOOP CBLES
1 250-2248 1.83 (47MM)10
2 250-3089 2.62 (67MM)10
3 250-2250 2.91 (74MM)10
4 250-2249 3.20 (81MM)10
5 250-2251 3.81 (97MM)10
J. T-B R D PTORS
1 250-2252 1.65 (42MM)10
2 250-2247 2.74 (70MM)10
3 250-2253 3.03 (77MM)10
4 250-2254 3.53 (90MM)10
5 250-4248 5.93 (151MM)10
K. STUD-CLIP W CBLE
1 250-2261 1.00 (25MM)10
2 250-4255B 1.25 (32MM)10
3 250-4242 2.40 (61MM)10
4 250-2260 2.80 (71MM)10
L. THROTTLE COUPLERS*
1 250-4291 M6 10
2 250-4292 M8 10
M. TUBE CL MPS
1 250-2255 3/16 (5MM)10
2 250-2256 1/4 (6MM)10
3 250-2257 5/16 (8MM)10
4 250-2258 3/8 (10MM)10
5 250-2259 1/2 (13MM)10
MISCELL NEOUS
N. 250-3440 GM H TCLIP 10
P. 250-2262 PED L BR CKET SSEMBLY** 1
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* The THROTTLE COUPLER Sets (250-4291 and 250-4292) come complete with THROTTLE
COUPLER, STUD CAP and ELASTOMER RETAINER.
** The PEDAL BRACKET ASSEMBLY (250-2262) comes complete with a PEDAL BRACKET,a
SELF-LOCKING PIN, an M5-.8 X12 BOLT, an M5 NUT and two (2) PLAIN WASHERS.
SUPPLEMENTAL PARTS
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SWITCH SETTINGS
The CRUISE MODULE must be programmed for the
vehicle on which it is installed. The twelve (12)
programming switches must be set according to
the chart below in order for the GlobalCruise to
operate properly. Figure 1
NOTE 1: Both the VSS (Gray) and TACH (Dark
Blue) wires must be connected. (If the Gray wire is
not used, an auxiliary road speed source must be
used.) See Page 18.
NOTE 2: If using an Open Circuit control switch
with the GlobalCruise, Switch number twelve (12)
will have to be OFF. If you are unsure as to
whether the control switch is Open Circuit or
Closed Circuit, look at the label of the packaging
in which the switch came, or See Page 22.
NOTE 3: If any of the twelve (12) switches need to
be changed after installation of the GlobalCruise,
the control switch and the vehicle ignition must be
in the OFF position; this is to allow the
GlobalCruise to RESET.
The twelve (12) programming switches are
located under the Black Rubber Grommet on
top of the CRUISE MODULE.
Figure 1 represents the twelve (12) programming
switches for a vehicle characterized by:
Switch (1 & 2) High Gain,
Switch (3 thru 6) 18000 PPM,
Switch (7 thru 9) 6 Cylinder/Extra High
SetUp Timer,
Switch (10) Square Wave Input,
Switch (11) Manual Transmission, and
Switch (12) Closed Circuit Control Switch
Programming Functions
Gain (Sensitivity)
Extra Low
Low
Mid
High
Pulses/Mile (Pulses/Kilometer) see Page 18
2000 (1250)
4000 (2500)
6000 (3700)
8000 (5000)
10000 (6200)
12000 (7500)
18000 (11200)
24000 (15000)
3200 (2000)
6400 (4000)
9650 (6000)
12870 (8000)
16090 (10000)
19300 (12000)
28960 (18000)
38600 (24000)
Engine/SetUp Timer
8 Cylinder/Low
4 Cylinder/Low
6 Cylinder/Low
6 Cylinder/Extra High
8 Cylinder/High
4 Cylinder/High
6 Cylinder/High
4 Cylinder/Extra High
VSS Source see Page 18
Sine Wave Input**
Square Wave Input*
Transmission
Manual
utomatic
Control Switch see Page 22
Open Circuit
Closed Circuit
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246810 12
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* VEHICLES COMPUTER
** UXILI RY VSS SOURCE (SIGNAL GENERATOR, MAGNET KIT)
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INSTALLATION
I. CRUISE MODULE MOUNTING
* Under the fender.
*Under the vehicle.
*Directly to the engine.
*With the cable pointed down.
*Near sharp, hot or moving objects.
* Near ignition coil [No closer than 255mm
(10)].
*In the passenger compartment (Noise).
*Where it will interfere with service
checks.
A. Select a possible location to mount
your CRUISE MODULE, set the CRUISE
MODULE unmounted in that area. The
reason for leaving the CRUISE MODULE
unmounted is to make sure the CRUISE
HARNESS will reach the passenger
compartment and the CRUISE CABLE will
reach the throttle attaching point.
B.Once you have selected a location,
install the MODULE BRACKET to the
bottom of the CRUISE MODULE with the
two (2) MODULE BOLTS provided. It may
be necessary to cut and bend the
MODULE BRACKET to achieve a custom
fit. Figure 2
C. Mount the CRUISE MODULE in the spot
you have selected using two (2) of the
SELF-THREADING BOLTS provided in the
kit. Be sure to set the programming
switches located underneath the
rubber grommet on top of the CRUISE
MODULE (See Page 7)before mounting
the GlobalCruise. Figure 3
NOTE
DO NOT MOUNT THE CRUISE MODULE
IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
NOTE
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN! DAMAGE TO
THE CRUISE MODULE WILL OCCUR IF
THE BOLTS ARE OVERTIGHTENED.
WARNING
Failure to follow the instruction manual could
not only cause the GlobalCruise to work improperly,
but could cause the throttle to hang up, possibly
causing damage to your vehicle and injury and/or
death to you and your passengers.
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INSTALLATION
II. MEASURING THROTTLE CABLE
TRAVEL
THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT STEP.
FAILURE TO DETERMINE THROTTLE CABLE
TRAVEL COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR
VEHICLE AND/OR GlobalCruise.
MEASURE ONLY WITH THE ENGINE OFF. The
CRUISE CABLE moves 41mm (1-5/8”).
To measure throttle travel, measure the
distance from Position “A” (Idle) to Position “B”
(Wide Open Throttle).
A. Make a mark on the throttle cable when
the throttle is in the idle position.Figure 4
B. Depress accelerator pedal and make a
mark on the throttle cable when the
throttle is in the wide open position.
Figure 5
C. Measure the Distance “C” between the two
marks. Figure 6 If the distance is greater
than 41mm (1-5/8”), go to Page 11; If it is
less, go to Step D.
D. If the throttle travel is less than 41mm
(1-5/8”), you must add length to the CRUISE
CABLE to provide slack.
NOTE: Slack is the distance the CRUISE CABLE
moves before the throttle starts to move.
E. Slide a CONNECTOR COVER on the throttle
LOOP CABLE and on the CRUISE CABLE.
Install a BEAD CHAIN CONNECTOR on the end
of the LOOP CABLE and on the end of the
CRUISE CABLE.The BEAD CHAIN CONNECTOR
may need to be spread slightly for cable to
enter.
F. Install the end bead of the BEAD CHAIN in
each BEAD CHAIN CONNECTOR with a bead (or
beads) between them to add additional
length. The beads inside the BEAD CHAIN
CONNECTORS do not add length.
NOTE: Each bead of the BEAD CHAIN added
between the BEAD CHAIN CONNECTORS will
give you 7mm (.28”) of slack.
Example: If your throttle travels 35mm (1-3/8”),
you will need to add one (1) bead between
connectors. Figure 7
G. fter the BEAD CHAIN is installed, lightly
crimp the BEAD CHAIN CONNECTORS without
pinching the cables and center the
CONNECTOR COVERS over the BEAD CHAIN
CONNECTORS.
NOTE: You must always use the CONNECTOR
COVERS.
fter determining your throttle cable travel,
continue to Section III.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
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INSTALLATION
III. ATTACHING CRUISE CABLE TO
THROTTLE
This section will cover the proper ways to use the
hardware available. Each method contains
sample illustrations showing how the connector
is used in an actual installation. It must be
noted, however, that you should have an under-
standing of how each attachment method works
so that a proper installation is achieved.
There are five (5) different types of throttle
connections.
A. Pulley ssembly Using The LOOP CABLE
B. Pulley ssembly Using T-BAR ADAPTOR
(See Page 7)
C. Pedal ttachment.
D. Ford™ Throttle
E. General Motors™ and Chrysler™ Throttle
Using THREE BEAD CONNECTOR
A. Pulley ssembly Using The LOOP CABLE
1. On some vehicles it may be necessary to
remove the air cleaner to access the throttle
pulley segment.
2. Set the pulley segment in an OPEN throttle
position, and remove the throttle cable from
the pulley.
3. Hold the LOOP CABLE between the holes in
each side of the pulley. Slide the barrel at
the end of the throttle cable through the
slotted hole, then through the LOOP CABLE
and into the second hole. Figure 9
4. Connect the LOOP CABLE to the CRUISE
CABLE using the BEAD CHAIN CONNECTOR as
follows:
Slide a CONNECTOR COVER on the LOOP CABLE.
Install a BEAD CHAIN CONNECTOR onto the LOOP
CABLE and then onto the CRUISE CABLE. BEAD
CHAIN CONNECTOR may need to be spread slightly
for cables to enter. fter the BEAD CHAIN
CONNECTOR is installed, lightly crimp the
connector without pinching the cables. Then
slide the CONNECTOR COVER over the center of the
BEAD CHAIN CONNECTOR.
5. To secure the LOOP CABLE to the throttle
cable, punch a small hole in the CONNECTOR
COVER and slide the TIE STRAP (102MM)
through the hole and secure to the throttle
cable. Figure 10
NOTE: Firmly tighten the TIE STRAP (102MM)and
remove excess to prevent possible throttle
interference.
Figure 8
Figure 9
WARNING
If the LOOP CABLE is not secured to the
existing throttle cable, it could come
out of the pulley segment possibly
causing the throttle to be held in a
partially open position.
Figure 10
T-BAR ADAPTER
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INSTALLATION
III. ATTACHING CRUISE CABLE TO
THROTTLE (Continued)
B. Pulley ssembly ( ual) Using The T-BAR
ADAPTOR
1. Remove air cleaner to expose the dual
pulley segments.
2. Find the blank anchor that is located
above the throttle anchor. Follow the
instructions for anchoring the CRUISE
CABLE,See Page 15.
3. ttach a BEAD CHAIN CONNECTOR onto the
CRUISE CABLE. Figure 11
4. ttach the T-BAR ADAPTOR to the top
pulley segment. Slide the CONNECTOR
COVER onto the T-BAR ADAPTOR.
5. ttach the T-BAR ADAPTOR to the BEAD
CHAIN CONNECTOR. Make sure to slide the
CONNECTOR COVER over the BEAD CHAIN
CONNECTOR.Figure 12
C. Pedal ttachment
1. Select a TUBE CLAMP that fits around the
top of the accelerator pedal shaft. Make
sure the tabs of the TUBE CLAMP point
away from the bulkhead.
2. ttach the BEAD CHAIN to the CRUISE
CABLE with a BEAD CHAIN CONNECTOR.
Make sure to use a CONNECTOR COVER.
3. fter you determine the length of BEAD
CHAIN needed to attach to the accelerator
pedal shaft, cut BEAD CHAIN and attach
to the EYELET CONNECTOR.Make sure to
use a CONNECTOR COVER.
4. Put M5 BOLT through the holes in the
TUBE CLAMP.Slide the EYELET CONNECTOR
over the bolt. Thread LOCKNUT onto the
bolt and tighten. Figure 13
WARNING
Failure to follow the instruction manual could
not only cause the GlobalCruise to work improperly,
but could cause the throttle to hang up, possibly
causing damage to your vehicle and injury and/or
death to you and your passengers.
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
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T-BAR
ADAPTER

INSTALLATION
III. ATTACHING CRUISE CABLE TO
THROTTLE (Continued)
D.Ford™ Throttle
1. Select a TUBE CLAMP that fits the throttle
cable. Make sure the tabs of the TUBE
CLAMP point away from the carburetor or
air throttle, this will prevent the throttle
from hanging. Figure 14
2. ttach CRUISE CABLE to the EYELET
CONNECTOR.
NOTE: Use the CONNECTOR COVER.
3. Put the M5 BOLT through the holes in
the TUBE CLAMP.Slide the EYELET
CONNECTOR over the bolt. Thread the
LOCKNUT onto the bolt and tighten.
Figure 14
4. Figure 15 is an example of a Ford™
Throttle connection using the TUBE
CLAMP.
E.General Motors™ and Chrysler™ Throttle
using THREE BEAD CONNECTOR.
1. Most General Motors™ vehicles and
many Chrysler™ vehicles can use the
THREE BEAD CONNECTOR to attach the
CRUISE CABLE. Figure 16
WARNING
Failure to follow the instruction manual could
not only cause the GlobalCruise to work improperly,
but could cause the throttle to hang up, possibly
causing damage to your vehicle and injury and/or
death to you and your passengers.
Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16
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INSTALLATION
III. ATTACHING CRUISE CABLE TO
THROTTLE (Continued)
E.General Motors™ and Chrysler™ Throttle
using THREE BEAD CONNECTOR. (Continued)
2. ttach the BEAD CHAIN to the THREE BEAD
CONNECTOR.Secure beads by folding the
metal tabs. Figure 17
3. Remove clip or pin which retains throttle
cable (and washer if provided) and install
THREE BEAD CONNECTOR on the same side
of throttle cable that the CRUISE CABLE
will be anchored (this is necessary so that
CRUISE CABLE and throttle cable will not
cross).
4. The THREE BEAD CONNECTOR may need to
be bent so that it clears the throttle
cable. Figure 18 Use the TIE STRAP
(102MM)to hold the THREE BEAD
CONNECTOR to the sleeve of the throttle
cable. Figure 18
F. General Motors™, Ford™and Chrysler™
Throttle using STUD-CLIP W CABLE.
1. Some General Motors™, Ford™and
Chrysler™ vehicles have an attachment
stud on the throttle pulley.
2. Slide a BEAD CHAIN CONNECTOR COVER
over the CRUISE CABLE, then attach the
Bead CHAIN CONNECTOR to the cable.
ttach the STUD-CLIP W CABLE to the BEAD
CHAIN CONNECTOR and slide the
CONNECTOR COVER over the BEAD CHAIN
CONNECTOR.Figure 19
3. Slide the STUD-CLIP W CABLE over the
throttle pulley attachment stud. Push
the STUD-CLIP onto the vehicle stud until
it snaps firmly onto the stud.
NOTE
fter the CRUISE CABLE has been attached,
manually move the throttle to assure the
CRUISE CABLE does not hang up on any part
of the vehicle.
BEAD CHAIN CONNECTOR
STUD-CLIP W CABLE
BEAD CHAIN CONNECTOR COVER
CRUISE CABLE
Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 18
Figure 19
WARNING
Failure to follow the instruction manual could
not only cause the GlobalCruise to work improperly,
but could cause the throttle to hang up, possibly
causing damage to your vehicle and injury and/or
death to you and your passengers.
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INSTALLATION
IV. ANCHORING CRUISE CABLE
There are three (3) types of connectors used to
anchor the CRUISE CABLE:
A. SNAP-INADAPTOR
B. General Motors™ Blank nchor
C. FLAG NUT
A. SNAP-INADAPTOR
1. Before using the SNAP-INADAPTOR,
remove the djustable Sleeve from the
CRUISE CABLE.To use the SNAP-IN
ADAPTOR,it will be necessary to form
threads on the end of the CRUISE CABLE.
This is easily accomplished by placing
the LOCKWASHER NUT on the end of the
CRUISE CABLE with your fingers. Then
using an 11mm box end wrench and
turning clockwise until the desired
amount of threads have been formed.
Figure 20
2. fter the threads have been formed,
screw the SNAP-INADAPTOR onto the
CRUISE CABLE.Figure 21
3. The SNAP-INADAPTOR snaps into the
square hole of the CABLE BRACKET
Figure 22 or snaps into an existing
square hole on the vehicle (common on
GM™ vehicles). Figure 23
B. General Motors™ Blank nchor
1. To locate the blank anchor on General
Motors™ vehicles, it is necessary to
remove the air cleaner. The blank anchor
is located above the throttle anchor.
2. This anchor is hollow except at one end.
Use a 6.4mm (.25”) bit drill as shown in
Figure 24.
3. Before using the LOCKWASHER NUT,
remove the djustable sleeve from the
CRUISE CABLE.Then use the LOCKWASHER
NUT to form threads on the end of the
CRUISE CABLE.This is easily accomplished
by placing the LOCKWASHER NUT on the
end of the CRUISE CABLE with your
fingers. Then use an 11mm box end
wrench and turn clockwise until the
desired amount of threads have been
formed Figure 20.
NOTE
Insulation on the CRUISE CABLE must extend
past the end of the SNAP-INADAPTOR on all
applications.
Figure 20
Figure 21
Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24
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SNAP-IN
ADAPTOR
INSULATION ON CRUISE
CABLE MUST EXTEND
PAST ADAPTOR
SNAP-IN ADAPTOR
SNAP-IN
ADAPTOR

INSTALLATION
IV. ANCHORING CRUISE CABLE (CONTINUED)
B. General Motors™ Blank nchor
4. Insert the CRUISE CABLE through the
blank anchor and thread the other
LOCKWASHER NUT in place. Figure 25
5. The LOCKWASHER NUT can also be used if
there is a pre-existing 6.4mm hole in a
bracket on the vehicle or if it is possible
to drill a 6.4mm hole in a bracket on the
vehicle.
C. FLAG NUT
1. Before using the FLAG NUT, it will be
necessary to form threads on the end of
the CRUISE CABLE. This is easily
accomplished by placing the LOCKWASHER
NUT on the end of the CRUISE CABLE with
your fingers. Then use an 11mm box end
wrench and turn clockwise until the
desired amount of threads have been
formed. Figure 20, Page 15
2. fter the threads have been formed,
screw the FLAG NUT onto the CRUISE
CABLE. Figure 28
3. The FLAG NUT may be used to anchor the
CRUISE CABLE to the existing throttle
cable bracket. Figure 29 In some cases
there is an existing hole, in other cases
you can drill a 5mm (.20”) hole in the
bracket.
4. The FLAG NUT may also be used to
anchor the CRUISE CABLE using the CABLE
BRACKET. Figure 30
NOTE
If you do not use the other LOCKWASHER NUT,
install a TUBE CLAMP 152mm-178mm from the
anchor point. Figure 26 This will keep the
CRUISE CABLE from backing out of the anchor.
CAUTION
When using the FLAG NUT on the CRUISE CABLE
the djustable Sleeve MUST be REMOVED.
When using a TUBE CLAMP on the CRUISE CABLE
the adjustable sleeve MUST be USED to prevent
slippage or binding of cable.
Figure 25
Figure 26
Figure 27
Figure 28
Figure 29
Figure 30
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V. CRUISE HARNESS
A.Push Rubber Grommet securely into place
on the cover of the CRUISE MODULE.
Figure 31
B.Straighten the CRUISE HARNESS and find the
2- & 4-pin mating connectors. Seperate the
2- & 4-pin connectors. small screwdriver
may be needed (See Kin Figure 34).
C.CRUISE HARNESS needs a 19mm (.75”) hole
to pass through bulkhead. You may find
one nearby, such as the speedometer
cable hole or a small one you can file larger.
If you find the right size hole in the right
place, remove vehicle grommet. If not, drill,
saw, or punch a 19mm hole in bulkhead.
hole a few millimeters to the left or slightly
higher than the steering column is usually
a good place. Figure 32
D.From engine side, pass the 2- & 4-pin
connectors through hole. If you do not hook
up the Dark Blue TACH wire and the Gray
VSS wire under the hood, pass them
through to the inside of the vehicle, also.
E.Reattach the 2- & 4-pin mating connectors
and make the necessary wire connections.
(See Page 18 for wiring instructions)
VI. SEALING BULKHEAD
Seal hole in bulkhead with SEALING PUTTY as
shown in Figure 32.
VII. CONTROL SWITCH INSTALLATION
If your cruise control switch is the type which
clamps on the turn signal lever, requires cutting
the turn signal lever, or is mounted on the
instrument panel, follow the instructions pack-
aged with it. If you have a switch which replaces
the complete original equipment turn signal
lever, remove the existing lever and install the
cruise control switch and lever assembly as
instructed in the vehicle shop service manual.
NOTE
Check inside before drilling, sawing, or filing
so you dont damage anything.
BLACK RUBBER GROMMET
Figure 31
Figure 32
Figure 33
WARNING
Failure to follow the instruction manual could not only cause the GlobalCruise to work
improperly, but could cause the throttle to hang up, possibly causing damage to your
vehicle and injury and/or death to you and your passengers.
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VIII. WIRING ATTACHMENTS TO VEHICLE
Utilize Figure 34 to make the necessary
wiring harness connections to your vehicle.
CAUTION
Before making any wiring connections, be sure to
disconnect your vehicles negative battery cable to
avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the the
vehicles electrical system.
A.Black Ground Wire
In order to find a good ground for the cruise system, find a vehicle ground point
which is a clean unpainted metal surface. If the cruise control does not see ground
at all times, it will not function.
NOTE: Do not use the engine as a grounding point. Do not use the cable bracket as a
gounding point.
NOTE: To find a place to get electrical power you will need to ground one lead of your test
light or volt-ohmmeter. Find electrical ground by turning ON the ignition switch
and touching one lead to a Hot fused terminal at fuse panel; touch other lead to
unpainted metal part of vehicle. The metal you touch, if it makes continuity,
is ground. The bracket for the parking brake lever is usually a good ground. Turn
the ignition OFF.
B.Brown Accessory Power
Find a fuse at the fuse panel that supplies power to one of the vehicles accessories.
It should be +12 volts when the key is ON and zero (0) volts when the key is OFF or
in the START (CRANK) position.
C.Red Brake Positive
Hot side of brake switch: Use the wire at the brake switch connector with constant
+12 volts
D.Violet Brake Negative
Cold side of brake switch: Use the wire at the brake switch connector with zero (0)
resistance when brake is not pressed, and +12 volts or open resistance when brake
is pressed.
E.Dark Blue Tachometer (TACH) Wire
The TACH function is a safety feature of the GlobalCruise.
If a vehicle with an automatic transmission is accidentally knocked into neutral
while the vehicle is in motion and the GlobalCruise is active, the TACH wire, when
connected, will disengage the GlobalCruise before engine over-rev. If the TACH wire
is not hooked-up, the cruise control will function; however the TACH over-rev
safety feature will be inactive; this is dangerous and not recommended. ROSTRA
PRECISION CONTROLS, INC. always recommends the attachment of the TACH
wire.
On a vehicle with a manual transmission, the TACH wire connection is not
required only when CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT SWITCH (Kit# 250-4206) has been
installed; this will take into acount the TACH over-rev safety feature. The TACH
wire should be grounded when using a clutch disengagement switch to ensure
that the wire does not introduce trashy signals into the system.
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K
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Figure 34
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F. Gray Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Wire
The Gray Vehicle Speed Signal (VSS) wire is how the GlobalCruise knows how
fast the vehicle is moving. The Pulses Per Mile/Kilometer (PPM/PPK) are a
characteristic of the vehicle and must be set accordingly (See Page 7). If VSS cannot
be located on the vehicle then an auxiliary road speed sensor must be used
[Signal Generator or Magnet & Coil Pick-Up Kit (Kit# 250-4165)]. If you use an
auxiliary speed sensor, plug it into auxiliary speed sensor connector (G in Figure 34)
and trim the Gray VSS wire as not to pick-up any stray signals.
In order to locate the VSS and TACH signals, consult a Vehicle Shop Manual, our
Vehicle Technical Guide (Rostra Form# 2482), try our Fax-Back System at
[phone], call our Technical Service Department at [phone],
Fax us at [phone] (USA) or visit us on the web at www.rostra.com.
G.Light Green Neutral Safety (NSS)
The NSS function is a safety feature of the GlobalCruise.
If a vehicle with an automatic transmission is accidentally knocked into neutral
while the vehicle is in motion and the GlobalCruise is active, the NSS wire, when
connected, will disengage the GlobalCruise before engine over-rev. If the NSS wire is
not hooked-up, the cruise control will function; however the engine over-rev
protection will be inactive; this is dangerous and not recommended. This wire
terminates in the harness.
H.Orange Enable Output (ENO) Wire
The ENO Function allows you to use the GlobalCruise as a driver for an external
wheatlamp connected to a V+. The ENO Wire will drive low when the system is
engaged and to a high impedance state otherwise. This wire terminates in the
harness.
J. Auxiliary Speed Sensor Connector
This connector is utilized when the Gray VSS wire is not used as the vehicle speed
source. Both Rostra [Signal Generator and Magnet & Coil Pick-Up Kit
(Kit# 250-4165)]have a mating connector which plugs right into the wiring harness.
K.4-Pin Switch Connector
This connector is utilized by the control switch. ll Rostra control switches contain a
mating connector which plugs right into the main wiring harness.
L. 2-Pin Switch Connector
This connector is used in conjunction with the 4-Pin Switch Connector (H in
Figure 34). The 2-Pin Switch Connector (J in Figure 34) is utilized by control
switches which require an additional power and ground source such as those
containing an LED indicator light or rostra Radio Frequency (RF) models.
M.Bulkhead Connectors
These connectors simplify the installation of the wiring harness through the engine
bulkhead (firewall). Simply disconnect the connectors, run them through any 19mm
(.75”) hole in the firewall (preferably near the steering column), and reconnect them
once inside the passenger compartment.
N.GlobalCruise Servo Connector
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IX. SELF DIAGNOSTIC TESTING PROCEDURE
The GlobalCruise is equipped with a Amber Self Diagnostic Surface Mount Light Emitting Diode
(LED) located underneath the rubber grommet on top of the CRUSE MODULE.Utilize the following Self
Diagnostic Procedure to troubleshoot your cruise control if it does not function properly once
installed.
The twelve (12) programming
switches and diagnostic LED
are located under the rubber
grommet on top of the
CRUISE MODULE.
AMBER
DIAGNOSTIC
SURFACE
MOUNT LED
Figure 35
Carefully follow the procedures below to enter your cruise control into Self Diagnostic Mode.
Step 1: Turn the cruise control switch OFF.
Step 2: Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
Step 3 Closed Circuit Control Switch (See Page 22): Press and hold the RESUME/ACCEL button
while you turn the ignition switch to the ON position without starting the engine. Now
release the the RESUME/ACCEL slide switch.
Open Circuit Control Switch (See Page 22): Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine, hold the RESUME/ACCEL button down while you turn the
cruise control switch to the ON position.
Step 4: The Diagnostic LED should be OFF at this time. You are now in Self Diagnostic Mode.
Continue to follow the procedures below to test your cruise control switch, brake switch connections
and VSS signal.
Step 5: Press and Release the SET/COAST button. The LED should light each time the button is
pressed and go out when it is released. If so, continue to Step 6; if not, go to Step 5a.
a. Check steps to entering Diagnostic Mode and test again.
b. Check Programming Switch# 12. It should be ON for a Normally Closed Circuit Control
Switch and OFF for a Normally Open Circuit Control Switch. (See Page 22): If set
incorrectly, reset and reenter Diagnostic Mode.
c. Check power to the CRUISE MODULE if none of the diagnostic commands are functioning.
d. Check Cruise Control Switch (See Page 22).
Step 6: Press and release the RESUME/ACCEL button. The LED should light each time the button is
pressed and go out when it is released. If so, continue to Step 7; if not, go to Step 6a.
a. Check steps to entering Diagnostic Mode and test again.
b. Check power to the CRUISE MODULE if none of the diagnostic commands are functioning.
c. Check Cruise Control Switch (See Page 22).
Step 7: You will need a second person to help you perform this test. Press and release the Brake
Pedal. The LED should light each time the brake is pressed and go out when it is released. If
so, continue to Step 8; if not, go to Step 7a.
a. Check steps to entering Diagnostic Mode and test again.
b. Check power to the Red Brake Positive wire.
c. Check power to the CRUISE MODULE if none of the diagnostic commands are functioning.
d. Check Brake Switch Connector and wiring to brake switch.
Step 8: a. Vehicles own computer as VSS source: Roll the vehicle at least two (2) meters forward or
backward, the LED should flash and continue to flash at the same rate. If so, continue to
Step 9; if not, go to Step 8ai.
i. Check steps to entering Diagnostic Mode and test again.
ii. Check Programming Switch# 10. It should be ON for Square Wave Input. If set
incorrectly, reset and reenter Diagnostic Mode.
iii. Some vehicles need to be pushed more than two (2) meters. In that case, raise one (1)
of the vehicle drive wheels (both drive wheels on a limited slip differential) and block the
non drive wheels. Use a support stand for safety. Spin the drive wheel by hand as fast
as possible. The LED should flash and continue to flash at the same rate. If so,
continue to Step 9; if not, go to Step 8aiv.
iv. Either your VSS wire is incorrect or your connection is bad. Inpect your VSS
connection and reenter Self Diagnostic Mode.
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