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May 11, 2003 | 11:40 AM

randemart

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Cuise control install question....

Hi, I'm new to your forum. Looks like a great source of information.
I have just been issued a 2000 Ford Ranger for work & would like to install an AudioVox CCS-100 aftermarket cruise control. The sheet that comes with it listing vehicles with VSS doesn't include Rangers past the year 1995. I would hope this is just an outdated list, & that the 2000 models would have it, eliminating the need for magnet sensor installation.
Any help is much appreciated.

Ray

May 11, 2003 | 01:38 PM

Ken00

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Welcome to FTE!!!

The VSS is located on the rear.

May 11, 2003 | 04:41 PM

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Ken, do the 98+ Rangers have a VSS? I thought they picked up the speed signal through the RABS system somehow.

May 11, 2003 | 07:22 PM

Ken00

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The RABS uses a VSS on the rear to determine speed, 4wABS might be different for speed but I believe they still have a speed sensor on the rear for the RABS. If someone needs to know for sure I'll craw under our 2002 and look.

May 11, 2003 | 08:42 PM

Hank85713

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instead of cutting the wires to install I used the magnets! You can get some 5 min epoxy to hold them with.

May 11, 2003 | 10:30 PM

randemart

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Thanks for the replys.
FYI, here's an excerpt from a page I found on "the12volt.com" website.
Hank...is the operation just as good using the magnets?

00 FORD RANGER

CRUISE CONTROL
Part # 250-1176
Part # 250-1223

Control Lever: 250-3421,250-3125,250-3742
Adapter: 250-3417
VSS Wire: LOCATION 12- POSITION 58 OF 104 PIN CONNECTOR OF PCM
VSS Wire Color: GRAY/BLACK
VSS Pulse: 8000
VSS Tach Wire: LOCATION 12- POSITION 48 OF 104 PIN CONNECTOR OF PCM
Tach Signal Wire Color: TAN/YELLOW
Brake Switch Positive: LIGHT GREEN/RED
Brake Switch Negative: LIGHT GREEN

May 12, 2003 | 10:49 AM

Hank85713

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I probably have about 10K on it since I hooked it up and they have not caused any problems. Its basically the same setup as they used to be from the 70-80's when that was all that they offered.

Their (audio-vox) customer support is pretty good as I had several questions during the install.

forget what year ya have but I installed the butons up under the light switch on the dash (94 model). Had to drill a hole in the panel and put double stick tape to hold it. Also the real problem I had was that the black wire on the switch needs to be grounded and I don't think that was real clear in the instructions.