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Old Apr 26, 2002 | 08:59 AM
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Cruise control not working

I just bought this truck, 88' f150 5.8L C6 the crusie control and horn do not work. It's as if there is no power to the steering column. The only thing I have check so far is the fuse, which is good.
Just thought I would check with you guys to find out what to look for when I take apart the steering wheel this weekend.

Thanks for any replies
Bill

 
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Old Apr 26, 2002 | 09:03 AM
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Cruise control not working

on my '96 there is a plug under the horn cover, I would check that first, but it could also be the contact ring is worn out. is the wheel tight on the colum?

just some thoughts
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Old Apr 26, 2002 | 09:53 AM
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Cruise control not working

Could be the connection in the steering wheel. Keep in mind that the cruise control gets power through the horn relay, so if your horn or horn relay has a problem it will be reflected in the cruise also.

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Old Apr 26, 2002 | 11:25 AM
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Cruise control not working

This could be the "Clockspring".
Be careful, if you have an air bag......
Gene
 
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Old Apr 26, 2002 | 10:01 PM
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no airbag in 88 ur good.


Primary rig is:
95' F-150 EB 300/6 5 spd with 4" Superlift, MSD, Ram Air, Gibson Exhaust, 32" BFG Muds
NEW PICS IN MY GALLERY!! :-)


Then theres:
88' F-250 Superduty 351 + c6
95' Mercury Cougar 4.6L V-8
80' E-350 300/6 and a
3 spd column shifter. Top speed, 65mph, Go Baby Go!

The newest addition to the Ford family is a 99' Mustang GT 4.6L
 
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