Cruise control don't work. how to diagnose??
09-14-2010, 06:39 AM
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chuckle of the day I guess??
09-14-2010, 10:09 AM
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I remember replaceing one of them, but don't remember WHY.....
My bet is at least one of those must have passed your way.
09-14-2010, 11:04 AM
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Actually it was from the timeframe of 1995-1997 when I worked there, I do recall having my clockspring recalled on a 2001 Dually I used to have though.
09-16-2010, 02:48 PM
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As said the problem is usually the vacuum line under the battery. It is very difficult to check by just looking without removing the battery and tray. Best way is to pull the hose off the cruise actuator and bring it out where you can see it better.
The clockspring problem is rare in the 12 valves, more often occurs in '98 and newer years.
Second most common problem is a bad brake light switch. The switch has three sets of contacts, brake lights can work fine but not the cruise.
Sometimes you can diagnose a bad switch by lifting up on the brake pedal with your foot while engaging the cruise.
I find it's easier to just replace the switch, fast and cheap.
The switch is $11 at Napa.
The clockspring problem is rare in the 12 valves, more often occurs in '98 and newer years.
Second most common problem is a bad brake light switch. The switch has three sets of contacts, brake lights can work fine but not the cruise.
Sometimes you can diagnose a bad switch by lifting up on the brake pedal with your foot while engaging the cruise.
I find it's easier to just replace the switch, fast and cheap.
The switch is $11 at Napa.
09-16-2010, 03:01 PM
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96 and 97 models have a little light next to the cruise on/off switch that illuminates green when turned on. my 98 has the light on the dash that says "cruise" and its green, i would guess the rest of the second gens are the same.
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95 cruise not working
so i did a complete dash swap from another 95 and now cruise wont work changed clock spring brake light switch and cheked vacum all seem to be fine till no cruisee any suggestions
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