cruise control dead
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cruise control dead
I've only had this truck for about 2 months now and since day one my cruise control has not worked. The fuse is good and that brake sensor/switch under the master isn't wet. Im grabbing some schematic diagrams to try and figure this out. I here this is common.
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Many of the switches fail but remain dry.
For a quick test/check, just disconnect the connector from the switch, jumper it with a paperclip, and take it for a test drive to see if the cruise now works. If so, the switch is bad. Squirt some oil into the connector, leave it disconnected, then take it to Ford for the recall so you get a new switch for free.
This assumes you're talking about the 99, you didn't say.
Steve
For a quick test/check, just disconnect the connector from the switch, jumper it with a paperclip, and take it for a test drive to see if the cruise now works. If so, the switch is bad. Squirt some oil into the connector, leave it disconnected, then take it to Ford for the recall so you get a new switch for free.
This assumes you're talking about the 99, you didn't say.
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hi, i have a 1997 v6 and the cruise has never worked and all fuses are ok. what is a jumper. i lost you being english. thanks bokker.
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Never EVER worked? Or did you buy it used?
Ford did a recall a few years ago on the cruise control. But, at the time, they didn't have any replacement parts, so all they did was disable the cruise and tell you to come back later. Many lazy folk didn't come back, and then sold their vehicles without having the free repair done. If that is the case, all you have to do is go to the dealer and have them install the new part, free of charge.
Ford did a recall a few years ago on the cruise control. But, at the time, they didn't have any replacement parts, so all they did was disable the cruise and tell you to come back later. Many lazy folk didn't come back, and then sold their vehicles without having the free repair done. If that is the case, all you have to do is go to the dealer and have them install the new part, free of charge.
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I checked it out and it does have the jumper. I didn't notice the large blue tag that said exactly what Big T 2000 said. the harness does not look damaged and the fuse is not blown. Can i still do the paperclip test or will it bugger something up?
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You can do the paperclip on the connector BEFORE the recall harness. If it works, do it on the connector AFTER the harness. If that works also, the switch is bad. If not, the fuse link is open (which is usually not visible).
Steve
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