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Summary of Contents for John Gold GoldCruise GC55
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Page 3: Foreword
This installation manual was written for installers with knowledge of modern vehicle technology and experience in working on these vehicles. The GC55 GoldCruise is a modular product of John Gold International BV, that has been designed and produced with great care and precision. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual Contents Foreword ..........................2 Contents ..........................3 Purpose, construction and operation of the GC55 ............4 Purpose of the GC55 ....................4 Construction ......................4 Operation ........................ 4 Safety directions ......................5 Installation and connections ..................7 Installation electronic module (EM) ............... -
Page 5: Purpose, Construction And Operation Of The Gc55
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual Purpose, construction and operation of the GC55 1.1 Purpose of the GC55 The purpose of the GC55 is to automate your speed management. 1.2 Construction The GC55 is part of a Cruisecontrol-kit that consists of the following universal and specific components: universal components: ... -
Page 6: Safety Directions
Inform the customer whenever no clutch protection is installed. Point out that the GC55 will not disengage when depressing the clutch pedal. John Gold advises always to install a clutch protection (if applicable). Connect the twin cable with brown and brown/white wires in such a way that, with the brake pedal released, one wire has +12V from the brake light fuse and the other has ground through the brake lights. - Page 7 Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual Always install the EM in a position where heat, vibration and moisture are minimized, such as underneath the dashboard. Undo the negative battery terminal before working on the vehicle. Loss of volatile data is possible (audio, board computer, clock, etcetera). Always use a multimeter when measuring on the vehicle.
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Page 8: Installation And Connections
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual Installation and connections 3.1 Installation electronic module (EM) Always install the EM in a position where heat, vibration and moisture are minimized, such as underneath the dashboard, never in the engine compartment. The installation kit contains tie-wraps, double-sided tape and screws that can be used to install the EM. -
Page 9: Wiring Diagram
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual 3.2 Wiring Diagram... -
Page 10: Wiring Harness Connections
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual 3.3 Wiring harness connections Undo the negative battery terminal before working on the vehicle. Loss of volatile data is possible (audio, board computer, clock, etcetera). Always use a multimeter when measuring on the vehicle. Cut wires to size, keep them as short as possible. Connect the universal wiring harness as follows: connect to an ignition switched feed (+15), preferably directly after the orange... - Page 11 Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual Connect the twin cable with brown and brown/white wires in such a way that, with the brake pedal released, one wire has +12V from the brake light fuse and the other has ground through the brake lights. 2-pin wire option 1: connect the blue wire to the vehicle speed signal wire.
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Page 12: Electric Servo
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual Electric servo The servo can be installed in both engine bay to the body, and underneath the dashboard. Never mount the servo to the engine. Mount the servo at least 30cm from sources of electrical interference and heat sources. -
Page 13: Mounting Electric Servo
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual 3.4.2 Mounting electric servo The servo can be mounted in both engine bay to the body, and underneath the dashboard. To be able to mount the servo properly 2 mounting brackets are supplied with the universal set. In specific sets a selection has been made. Mount the servo as follows: Step Action... - Page 14 Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual The throttle linkage can be made with the following parts: In case a stationary switch or kick-down switch is present on the accelerator pedal, the cable linkage has to be connected directly to the accelerator pedal. (refer to Picture C). Examples of throttle linkages: Pic.A Pic.B...
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Page 15: Adjusting Servo Cable Travel
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual 3.5.1 Adjusting servo cable travel Possible travel for the cable linkage (see pictures § 3.5.1) depending on the chosen pulley: red pulley = 31-38mm – yellow pulley = 18-24mm. The actual travel of the servo, travel X, is visibly printed on the pulley. -
Page 16: Set-Up
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual Set-up 4.1 Introduction set-up These symbols are used for the command module: action Zeichen function SET /ACC down RES/DEC push ON/OFF pull CANCEL First learn the GC55 to the speed signal, before using the Cruisecontrol: refer to § 4.3 Vehicle speed signal set-up. Check during the test drive (§... -
Page 17: Vehicle Speed Signal Set-Up Gc55
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual 4.2 Vehicle speed signal set-up GC55 Perform the following to learn the GC55 to the vehicle speed signal. Step Action Confirmation Switch the ignition OFF and ON. Start the engine. Switch the Cruisecontrol ON Press and hold the brake pedal during the next 2 steps. 4 beeps Operate 4 times... -
Page 18: Test Drive
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual 4.3 Test drive Step Action Confirmation Switch the ignition OFF and ON. Start the engine. CM-LED turns green Switch the Cruisecontrol ON CM-LED turns orange Drive 90 km/h (55 mph) on the highway and Cruise control engage and operate and release the accelerator pedal maintains the speed... -
Page 19: Increase Response Time
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual 4.4 Increase response time Perform the following steps to increase the response time. Perform step 1-7 within 1 minute! Step Action Confirmation Switch the ignition OFF and ON. Start the engine. Switch the Cruisecontrol ON Press and hold the brake pedal during the next 2 steps 4 beeps Operate 4 times... -
Page 20: Reduce Response Time
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual 4.5 Reduce response time Perform the following steps to reduce the response time. Perform step 1-7 within 1 minute! Step Action Confirmation Switch the ignition OFF and ON. Start the engine. Switch the Cruisecontrol ON Press and hold the brake pedal during the next 2 steps 4 beeps Operate 4 times... -
Page 21: Increase Sensitivity
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual 4.6 Increase sensitivity Perform the following steps to increase the sensitivity. Perform step 1-7 within 1 minute! Step Action Confirmation Switch the ignition OFF and ON. Start the engine. Switch the Cruisecontrol ON Press and hold the brake pedal during the next 2 steps 4 beeps Operate 4 times... -
Page 22: Reduce Sensitivity
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual 4.7 Reduce sensitivity Perform the following steps to increase the sensitivity. Perform step 1-7 within 1 minute! Step Action Confirmation Switch the ignition OFF and ON. Start the engine. Switch the Cruisecontrol ON Press and hold the brake pedal during the next 2 steps 4 beeps Operate 4 times... -
Page 23: Diagnostics And Trouble Shoot
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual 5 Diagnostics and trouble shoot 5.1 Diagnostics 1: CM and clutch switch connection Step Action Confirmation Switch the ignition completely OFF Operate and hold Switch the ignition ON and wait for beep 1 long beep (Does not operate: refer to § 5.3 trouble shoot 1). Release CM-LED turns green Switch the cruisecontrol ON... -
Page 24: Diagnostics 2: Servo, Vehicle Speed Signal
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual 5.2 Diagnostics 2: Servo, vehicle speed signal Step Action Confirmation Lock the handbrake and put the gear in neutral. Switch the ignition completely OFF. Operate and hold Start the engine and wait for beep 1 long beep Release CM-LED turns green Switch the Cruisecontrol ON... -
Page 25: Trouble Shoot 1
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual 5.3 Trouble shoot 1 Step Action Confirmation beep and Operate EM-LED turns red (Does not operate: Refer to § 5.4 Trouble shoot 2) beep and Operate (Does not operate: Refer to § 5.4 Trouble shoot 2) EM-LED turns red Check that the power supply +12V is connected correctly. -
Page 26: Trouble Shoot 4
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual 5.6 Trouble shoot 4 Step Action Check if the inner cable is inserted correctly in the pulley, refer to § 3.4.1 Assembly electric servo 5.7 Trouble shoot 5 Step Action check that the brown wires are connected in parallel on the brake light switch. Refer to §... -
Page 27: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)
Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual 6 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Questions Answers 1. Check if the beeps are audible. The vehicle speed 2. Execute the diagnostics mode. signal setup does not 3. Check if the blue wire is connected to a vehicle speed signal, operate. - Page 28 Cruisecontrol GC55 Installation manual John Gold International BV © 2012 John Gold International BV S. E. & O PO Box 1603,1300 BP Almere Copying or distributing (contents of this the Netherlands installation manual is only permitted with www.johngold.nl written authorisation by John Gold...
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