Is this issue specific to third-party CC units or can I expect this fun
when I install the accessory (aka 3rd) brake light kit?

Gracias,
MB

On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 4:27 PM Dug Smith <dug@dugbert.com> wrote:

>
> https://www.st-owners.com/forums/threads/st1300-audiovox-ccs-100-troubleshooting.119551/
>
> Brake Wire Connection:
> The purple wire from the cruise control servo must be connected to the
> positive side of your brake switch. Normally the rear brake switch has
> the easiest access. Connect the purple cruise control wire to the side
> of the brake switch that usually has 0 Volts DC but +12 Volts DC when
> you step on the brakes. You can also connect the purple cruise control
> wire to your taillight brake wire but you'll also need a SPDT relay in
> the circuit. If you have LED taillights or have even added accessory LED
> brake lights you need to use a relay. The purple cruise control wire
> can't sense ground through an LED.
>
> There are some links there to workarounds :o)
>
> On 5/6/2020 3:33 PM, OlRivrRat wrote:
> >               Dennis & Dug or WeEMHTA
> >
> >       Very interesting ~ So is there a way to add a resistance that will
> make the CC happy but will not degrade the
> >
> > LED Output ~
> >
> >
> >
> > On 6 May , 2020, at 3:44 PM, Dug Smith wrote:
> >
> >> Because the cruise control uses the brake light to trigger disengaging,
> it checks the brake light circuit is working before it'll engage, too :o(
> >>
> >> toodle pip,
> >> --
> >>        Dug Smith         | Terry Pratchett: It's almost
> >> (mailto:dug@dugbert.com) |  impossible to ride a rock and roll
> >> (http://www.dugbert.com) |  motorbike and stay on for three verses.
> >>
> >> On 5/6/2020 1:51 PM, OlRivrRat wrote:
> >>>                  To the Vanagon Electrics Wizards
> >>>          I would not have been surprised to discover that My CC Would
> Not DisEngage
> >>> with Brake Apply after LED install but what I am encountering is that
> the CC Will Not
> >>> Engage now that I have LED Brake Lights > I'm Puzzled ~
> >>> Again  >>  AudioVox CCS-100 + Speedo Mounted VSS + Dakota Digi SGI5 ~
> >>>                                                          ORR ~ DeanB
> >
>

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