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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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Cruise Control

My cruise control is not working. I have checked the fuses and replaced the cruise control release switch on the master cylinder. Not sure what else to check.

Also, I don't think my torque converter is locking as it should. I replaced the PCM back in the spring. Do you think these could be related? I don't think they have worked since I replaced it, but it was down awhile do to my HPOP being bad.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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Cruise not working and TC not locking would cause me to suspect a sticking brake pedal switch. Maybe a spray can of electrical parts cleaner might help ensure the switch is clean and working properly.

Are your brake lights on all the time?
 
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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I will give that a try. Thanks for the suggestion.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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Replace brake pedal switch and did not fix the problem. Is there something else in common, or am I down to tracing wires? Does anyone have a wiring diagram or pinouts of the brake pedal switch?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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Did you replace your PCM with the exact same code?
Have you removed your chip to see if that makes a difference?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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Have you had the cruise control recall done? Looks like there are fuses in that harness that comes with the recall.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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Yes, I had the recall and I removed the wiring harness they installed with no change. I have had my chip out with no change also. I am going to work through my wiring on my brakes to see if I can find a loose or bad wire.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Speed sencer on rear axle also makes the cruise control work. Easy fix, mit give it a try. Chet
 
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