1999 e450 cruise control
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1999 e450 cruise control
my neighbor has a 1999 e450 rv. I've worked on his cruise before. it wasn't working did self test it seemed to do everything it was supposed to. still didn't ingage. when I road tested it I start repeating set button and it started working. it worked for him 1/2 way to the lake and quit. anyone have problems like this. he has abs problems too. does this have any effect on it. worked fine when it worked. he wants an after market if nothing else but if abs effects anything I don't want to deal with it. thanks
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One problem at a time---you don't describe what "abs problems too....." means but your description so far of the VSC system suggests the steering wheel controls are simply worn out. If the system works as designed when it is functioning reinforces that idea.
There could be problems with the physical wiring or the clock spring has become intermittent or the VSC servo is beginning to fail. Failed HMCSL and/or stop light bulbs should be checked as they also affect the circuit's functioning.
Before you start swapping parts thinking that will solve the problem would be very expensive and time-consuming.
There could be problems with the physical wiring or the clock spring has become intermittent or the VSC servo is beginning to fail. Failed HMCSL and/or stop light bulbs should be checked as they also affect the circuit's functioning.
Before you start swapping parts thinking that will solve the problem would be very expensive and time-consuming.
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bulbs were one of the first things I checked. horn etc works. I've been through the test process. but I'm no electrical person. I believe his abs is in his control part of it. not sure of the technical name for it. I've leaned towards the steering controls but I don't want to throw parts at it either. I hav another servo I guess it's called but the origin one worked in the test so I never swapped it out.
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I don't quite understand if the OP has been through the diagnostic routine and the problem not presented itself? That year VSC is relatively simple so any faults in the wiring would show up at the electrical connector for the servo mounted on the driver's side inner fender under the Battery Junction Box or under hood fuse/relay box.
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You can check each switch on the steering wheel using a NGS
The clockspring or sliding contact is a common problem as is the cable running from the servo to the throttle plate (the cable breaks)
Sure check all the fuses, The horn and brake lights must work or the cruise will be inop
Interrogate the cruise switches is the first thing you do (I will elaborate if needed)
The clockspring or sliding contact is a common problem as is the cable running from the servo to the throttle plate (the cable breaks)
Sure check all the fuses, The horn and brake lights must work or the cruise will be inop
Interrogate the cruise switches is the first thing you do (I will elaborate if needed)
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I don't quite understand if the OP has been through the diagnostic routine and the problem not presented itself? That year VSC is relatively simple so any faults in the wiring would show up at the electrical connector for the servo mounted on the driver's side inner fender under the Battery Junction Box or under hood fuse/relay box.
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