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Old 01-17-2005, 10:53 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Help with cruise control

I did a search and didn't really come up with anything. When I go to use cruise control it will either not activate at all, or if a lower speed (65 or lower) will turn on but not stay on for more than a short period of time.

The only thing I can think of that has changed is I had new tires an alignment done. Is there a sensor the could of crushed/damagaed? Other than that **KNOCK ON WOOD* the car actually handles and rides much smotther.

its a 99 230 w/51k on it. man. trans.
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Old 01-18-2005, 04:37 AM   #2 (permalink)
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It could be any of a number of things ....

Check the brake and clutch switches, they will disengage the clutch when actvated. They may be slightly "hung up" or sticking.
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Old 01-18-2005, 10:31 AM   #3 (permalink)
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RE: Help with cruise control

thanks! one last favor, can you tell me where they are?
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Old 01-18-2005, 10:46 AM   #4 (permalink)
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RE: Help with cruise control

Can't tell you exactly, because I don't have a MT, but they are typically on the pedal arms, near the top. I'll look at my 16 valve when I get home, they should have a similar set up.
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RE: Help with cruise control

thnks, as always bruce.
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Old 01-18-2005, 03:06 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Mike, I appologize, there is a cover over the top of the pedals ...

and it's just too cold in the garage to work on the car right now. It's about 18 F out there. Maybe someone in a warmer area can give you a hand. (Please..!)
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Old 01-18-2005, 03:30 PM   #7 (permalink)
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RE: Help with cruise control

Bruce,

i have problems on my CC too.. but mine works for like 10 minutes while driving and then turns off if the car shakes hard enough when going to a rough surface.. and sometimes just turns off even when im driving in a perfectly even surface. ive always thought it was the controls on the steering wheel.

AT tranny... will it be the same thing you were talking about?
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Old 01-18-2005, 03:39 PM   #8 (permalink)
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call me tonight I'll do it sigh its like 75 f outside lol I love arizona winters.


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RE: Help with cruise control

any luck on finding those switches guys? So bruce there are no sensors or anything at the wheels?
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Old 01-20-2005, 05:11 PM   #10 (permalink)
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RE: Help with cruise control

"So bruce there are no sensors or anything at the wheels?"
Nothing on the front wheels, probable on the transmission as a take off on the speedo, but there still has to be a switch on the clutch and the brake to dis-engage the CC when you use either.

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