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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 08:44 PM
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cruise control not working

I Have a 98 f150 6cyl and the cruise control does not work.I have ckecked the fuses and the brake lights.i was advised if a brake light was inoperative it was cause resistance in the circut Any help is appreciated.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 10:00 PM
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Have you checked under the hood to make sure that the CC cable is still attached to the throttle?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 07:00 PM
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Jeremy,Ichecked the throttle cable and it was connected.thought i would try the clock spring connector.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 12:35 AM
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Hey Fireguy, does your horn work, because its the same fuse as the cruise control. Thats how its on my truck, 97 F150
 
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 05:16 PM
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My horn works.I as able to borrow a professional chiltons repair manual. I have checked the circut up to the vss switch. its either going to be the servo or switch.Didnt feel like crawling under the truck last night. I appreciate the input.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 04:41 PM
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curise control problem solved. It was the brake pressure switch.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 10:55 PM
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