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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 09:34 PM
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I have a 79 f150 with factory cruise control on the steering wheel. It works well, most of the time. It used to have a weak release and it would stick but I installed a little spring on the diaphram thing to help and it still worked like it should. Now for some reason it wont work at all. What are some things that wear out the most in the system? How can I test certain components? If I do figure out that a part is bad, is their any place that sells new parts or do I have to see a salvage yard? Thanks for any help
 
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The speed detector on the speedo cable.

Also,Check the pop-out button on the brake pedal
 
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 09:46 PM
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how do I know if that stuff is bad?
 
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 10:08 PM
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Use a V.O. Meter and check for continuity.
 
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Is that how you check the speed sensor? I guess I dont understand and I dont have a (V.O.)
 
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