The PCM doesn't control the starter. But if the PCM thinks the phantom transmission is in Park, it would not engage the CC. The terminals for the start circuit on the old trans switch are separate from those for the PCM. If you remove the trans switch, and jumper the start circuit terminals, the engine will still start via the clutch switch, but thee PCM _should_ no longer disengage the cruise.

 

Okay, I just need to find which wires are the appropriate ones to jump.

Would be nice to actually get rid of the trans switch; it was a temporary solution anyhow just to get moving again.

All in all, I'm still super happy with my decision to swap.

 

Bridged the wires from pins 4 and 12, and cruise works! Trans selector is now bypassed completely.

Cruise disengages with the brake, and disengaged twice via clutch. On the third try with the clutch the RPMs shot up and I hit the off button. Not too sure what that was all about, but I'll be looking it up.

 

Yeah, that would be the two terminals on the clutch switch closer to the driver. Circuit should open with just a light touch of the pedal.

No idea why this is, but I've always noticed that the cruise disengage using the clutch pedal is much more "abrupt" than using the brake pedal. Almost like a hard shift with an autotragic. So I've just gotten into the habit of tapping the brake pedal (just enough to flick the switch) when I want to interrupt the cruise momentarily.

 

It was bizarre to say the least, but I figured I'd do what you do and either tap the brake or hit the off button prior to a downshift and then re-engage the cruise control as usual.

i'm just happy to have cruise control back.