AP-550 Installation Manual Installation manual for the universal AP-550 GoldCruise Part A A1 Introduction The GoldCruise is an optimal flexibility product which consists of a universal part and a specific part. The universal part consists of: - ECU - actuator - wiring harness - Installation Manual Part A The specific part consists of: - actuator cable - actuator assembly kit - cable linkage materials - Installation Manual Part B The AP550 GoldCruise is a quality product, which was developed for Gold Automotive with high precision. The actuator pulls the accelerator pedal or throttle valve by means of a steel cable to maintain a set speed. The ECU receives and processes signals from the command module, brake pedal and Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). With this information the ECU directs the actuator. This is a so called Closed Loop process. The installer of the GoldCruise has to be familiar with the technique of modern cars and experienced with working on these automobiles. To ensure a problem-free installation, please read this installation manual carefully before getting started. After completing the installation of the GoldCruise always leave the sheet at the back of this manual with command functions behind in the car for the user.
A2 Safety first Symbol explanation: Beware! Following terminal designations are used in vehicle wiring: Beware! This symbol indicates a (possible) hazardous situation The hazardous situation may cause (serious) injuries or death, damage to the car, damage to the product itself or harm the environment. This symbol indicates a strong and important advice to the installer. Neglecting this advice may cause damage to the engine or the GoldCruise-system itself. +30" input of battery plus, direct - 31" recirculation from battery mass, ground +15" switched plus, behind battery - Never change, manipulate or open any part of the GoldCruise. This can effect the functioning of the GoldCruise seriously, and will cause the warranty to become void. - Installation of the GoldCruise by an unqualified person can cause serious injuries and/or damage to the car, the product or the environment. - To avoid damage to the GoldCruise, use a multimeter or a LED-tester if necessary. Beware! - Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before working on the electrical equipment of the vehicle. The disconnection of the negative terminal may cause loss of volatile memories of the comfort-electronics. - To secure the connection between two electrical wires, Gold Automotive advices to solder and then insulate the connection. Gold Automotive B.V. does 1) incorrect assembly of the GoldCruise parts not accept any liability for 2) damage to the GoldCruise-system by mechanical damages due to the following: effects and overvoltages 3) use for any purpose, not described in this manual 4) changes, modifications and manipulations of the GoldCruise without the explicit approval of Gold Automotive B.V.
A3 Electronic Control Unit Mount the ECU under the dashboard, away from extreme heat and moisture. Secure the ECU with ty-strings, doublesided tape or screws. Warning! Never mount the ECU in the engine bay, where heatsources, vibrations and moisture exist A4 Command Modules The AP-550 GoldCruise can be supplied with one of these three different Command Modules: CM-25; The ultimate Command Module with OE-like design and the unique 3-Memory Cruise functions. CM-GK; Cruising and changing gear in one. CM-IR; Infrared module, fitted directly on the steering wheel. CM-8; 3-Memory Cruise module Extra module combined with CM- GK or CM-IR for extra comfort in cruising Please refer to the installation manual supplied with the command module for mounting instructions Programming 3-Memory in CM-25 and CM-8: The 3-Memory can be programmed in two simple steps: 1.) drive desired speed 2.) press button 1,2 or 3 until beep is audible
A5 Self Learning Procedure Self Learning Procedure for VSS, sensitivity and Reaction time: VSS = Vehicle Speed Sensor (number of pulses per kilometer) Sensitivity = when during cruising the adjustments of the GoldCruise are too forceful or too slow. Reaction Time = time span between activation (pressing the "Fix"-button) and the actual taking over of the GoldCruise. If this parameter is not correct, the result will be an overshoot or significant drop in vehicle speed. The AP-550 GoldCruise requires a setup for the speed pulse, in this procedure sensitivity and reaction time are also adjusted. This setup will usually result in satisfying settings. Activation of the Self Learning Procedure for VSS, Sensitivity and Reaction time confirmation: steps: (process steps 1-4 within one minute) 1 Turn the vehicle ignition switch OFF and then ON again. 4 beeps 2 Apply the brakes, and (slowly) press Fix/KM+ 4 times. 1 beep 3 Still applying the brakes, press Mem/KM- once. 1 beep 4 Release the brake pedal 5 Drive the car at a speed of approximately 70 km/h and press Fix/KM+. The GoldCruise takes over. 2 beeps 6 Drive for one kilometer and then apply the brakes. 7 Stop the vehicle in a safe spot and turn the ignition off. Make a test drive to check the GoldCruise operation. Attention! FIX/KM+ = SET/ACC = MEM/KM- = RES/DEC = Test drive: a) Drive the car in highest gear at about 90 km/h b) Press Fix/KM+ and let go of the accelerator pedal The GoldCruise should take over now. c) Briefly apply the brakes The GoldCruise should let go now. d) Drive the car at about 75 km/h, now press Mem/KM- and let go of the accelerator pedal The GoldCruise should resume to the previously set speed e) While cruising press Fix/KM+ and hold it, the car should accelerate. Let go when the car has accelerated about 10 km/h f) Still cruising press Mem/KM- and hold it until the car has decelerated about 5 km/h If the result of the "Self Learning Procedure" is not satisfying, the "Sensitivity" and "Reaction time" can be adjusted.
A5 Self Learning Procedure Adjusting Sensitivity and Reaction time Sensitivity: confirmation: steps: (process steps 1-4 within one minute) 1 Turn the vehicle ignition switch OFF and then ON again. 4 beeps 2 Apply the brakes and press Fix/KM+ 4 times. 4 beeps 3 Still applying the brake, press Mem/KM- 4 times. 4 beeps 4 Release the brakes. 5 Drive the car at the speed where sensitivity adjustments are required and press Fix/KM+. The GoldCruise will take over immediately. If the GoldCruise gains or looses speed while cruising, you can make adjustments to the sensitivity settings of the GoldCruise. 1 beep per step 6 By pressing Fix/KM+, the sensitivity will increase by one step. Pressing Mem/KM-, the sensitivity will be decreased by one step. The settings are changed straight away. 2 beeps 7 After changing the sensitivity, apply the brake, the new settings are saved. 8 When the result is satisfying, stop the vehicle in a safe spot and turn the ignition OFF. Make a test drive to check the GoldCruise operation. Reaction time: confirmation: steps: (process steps 1-4 within one minute) 1 Turn the vehicle ignition switch OFF and then ON again. 4 beeps 2 Apply the brakes and press Fix/KM+ 4 times. 3 beeps 3 Still applying the brake, press Mem/KM- 4 times. 3 beeps 4 Release the brakes. 5 Drive the car at a speed of approximately 70 km/h and press Fix/KM+. The GoldCruise takes over. If the Goldcruise takes over too slow or too fast (overshoot) you can make adjustments to the reaction time settings. 1 beep per step 6 By pressing Fix/KM+, the reaction time will increase (more agressive) by one step. Pressing Mem/KM-, the reaction time decrease (less agressive) by one step. The settings are changed straight away. 2 beeps 7 After changing the reaction time, apply the brake, the new settings are saved. 8 When the result is satisfying, stop the vehicle in a safe spot and turn the ignition OFF. Make a test drive to check the GoldCruise operation.
A6 Diagnostic Mode Activating the diagnostic mode Attention! FIX/KM+ = SET/ACC = MEM/KM- = RES/DEC = 1 Turn the ignition OFF 2 Press the Fix/Km+ -button and do not release 3 Turn the ignition ON again 4 Wait until the ECU is responding with a beep. 5 Release the Fix/Km+ -button 6 Turn the GoldCruise ON and the LED on the Command Module will glow green. - The diagnostic mode is activated; start test 1 Test 1 Testing actuator, command module and brake light connection Test 2 Testing speed pulse signal Press the Fix/km+ button, a beep is audible. The LED will turn red. The AP-550 actuator will slowly pull the cable in steps go to table 1 Activate the diagnostic mode as described above, but on step 3 start the engine Press the Mem/km- button, a beep is audible. The AP-550 actuator will slowly release the cable in steps go to table 1 Press the Fix/km+ button, until the engine revs. Let go of the button, now the engine revs should become constant go to table 2 Apply the brakes, a beep is audible. The LED will turn green again. The actuator will completely release the cable at once go to table 3 Drive at least 30 km/h, the LED on the ECU will flash and a beep is audible simultaneously go to table 4 operates well go to Test 2 To turn OFF diagnostic mode Switch OFF the ignition. For Frequent Asked Questions refer to back page
A6 Diagnostic Mode Table 1. Check whether the LED on the ECU glows on pressing the Fix/KM+ button. Also check this for the Mem/KM- button Check the connection for the orange wire on an ignition feed (+15) Check the 4-pin connector for solid colour to colour connections go to table 2 Check the 8-pin connector for solid colour to colour connections Check that the Command Module is switched ON Check the feed, fuse and ground connection Check that the LED on the ECU glows when applying the brakes Does not Does operate operate. go Command to table 3 Module faulty Check if the brown wires are both connected to the brakelight switch Check if one wire has 12V and the other has ground through the brakelights. (brakepedal released) If correct: ECU faulty Table 3. If incorrect: Check brakelight fuse, brakelights and connection of brown wires Table 2. Switch the engine and ignition OFF! Undo the 4-pin connector Connect one of the black wires to 12V and the other to a ground. A click should be audible when connecting. Leave these wires connected! Connect the lightblue wire to 12V and the blue/red wire to ground. The actuator pulls the cable. Check that the actuator cable has slotted correctly in the pulley. If so, the actuator is faulty. Doesn t operate: actuator faulty Table 4. Check the connection of the blue wire and whether it is connected to a speed pulse signal Redo the Self Learning Procedure
A7 Frequently Asked Questions The "Self Learning Procedure - Execute the Diagnostic mode. is not functioning - Check if the blue wire is connected to a real VSS. - All commands should be confirmed by a "beep" of the ECU. The GoldCruise does not - Make sure the fuse is placed in the fuse holder. operate at all - Check if all the terminals are positioned correctly in the connector (Actuator and Command Module). The GoldCruise is very - The travel of the throttle construction is too short. unstable while cruising - The cruise cable has too many curves - The cruise cable pulls from an angle - The outer cable mounting has too much flex - If all the above do not apply adjust the "sensitivity" It is impossible to activate the - The orange wire is connected to a permanent feed (+30) "Self Learning Procedure" or instead of a ignition switched feed (+15) Diagnostic mode In the Self Learning Procedure - Finish the Self Learning Procedure by applying the brakes the GoldCruise is operating, - After starting again first set the GoldCruise on stand-by with but after turning off the the ON/OFF-button ignition the cruise doesn t operate anymore The GoldCruise reacts slow or - The travel of the throttle construction is too long can not maintain the speed - The cruise cable has too many curves - If the above do not apply adjust the "reaction time" and/or the "sensitivity" The GoldCruise shuts off - The orange wire is not connected to a direct ignition feed when another user is switched - The ground connection (green wire) is faulty on - Interference with VSS, connect the blue/black wire to an other wire The GoldCruise doesn't - Redo the "Self Learning Procedure" at a higher speed. operate over a certain speed - The travel of the throttle construction is too long, so the cruise can not reach full throttle The GoldCruise doesn't - Redo the "Self Learning Procedure" at a lower speed. operate below a certain speed
User Guide Always hand this page to the user Command Functions: To turn GoldCruise ON: Press Press ON OFF Press To activate GoldCruise: counterclockwise Press SET ACC Press FIX KM+ To increase speed: stepwise by 1 km/h per step continuously counterclockwise counterclockwise and hold Press SET ACC Press SET ACC and hold Press FIX KM+ Press FIX KM+ and hold To decrease speed: stepwise by 1 km/h per step clockwise Press RES DEC Press MEM KM- continuously clockwise and hold Press RES DEC and hold Press MEM KMand hold To disable GoldCruise Press Press ON OFF Press remains stand-by using or or COAST Memory function: Last set speed clockwise Press RES DEC Press MEM KM- 3 preset Memory buttons The 3-Memory can be programmed in two simple steps: 1.) drive desired speed 2.) press button 1,2 or 3 until beep is audible Press one of these buttons to activate the GoldCruise on a preset speed.
User Guide Always hand this page to the user Safety features: The GoldCruise is equipped - When depressing the brake pedal with numerous safety - When depressing the clutch pedal (if connected) features, that will disengage - When pressing the OFF-button of the Command Module the GoldCruise in the - Decelerating to 50% of the set cruise-speed following situations: - Accelerating to 150% of the set cruise-speed - When turning the ignition OFF - The brake fuse blows - The brake lights burn out - Any connection of the GoldCruise becomes disconnected To ensure a safe operation always think of this: The Goldcruise will automatically switch OFF after the ignition has been switched OFF. Gold Automotive B.V. recommends that the Goldcruise remains switched OFF when not in use. Never activate the GoldCruise when the gearbox is in neutral or when the clutch pedal is depressed! Never use the GoldCruise in heavy traffic or during bad weather Beware! It is always possible to accelerate by foot while cruising. Letting go of the accelerator pedal will cause the speed to return to the previously set speed. In case a drastical speed reduction is required, apply the brake pedal. Never forget, the cruise control does not apply the brakes! Beware! - The memory function can only be activated if the actual speed is higher than 30 km/h - The ignition has not been switched OFF in the meantime