What I do when I'm bored......
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From: Newport, WA
It knows the speed you desire when you set it. Unlike mechanical pedals that move up and down in cruise control, ours does not. The PCM does not need an electrical signal from the pedal to signal more or less fuel. It does it via electronics based on the speed of the vehicle and load from sensors. It is old tech now but still good stuff. Fly by wire like an F-16.
Unfortunately, fly by wire can cause problems when the pedal assembly goes on the blink. This rascal can be hard to diagnose.
Good write-up Cody.
Unfortunately, fly by wire can cause problems when the pedal assembly goes on the blink. This rascal can be hard to diagnose.
Good write-up Cody.
Posting Guru
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From: Oklahoma
All I can say is WOW!!!!!!! That was very informative, easy to read and understand, and some great information for folks like myself that don't really understand what all these items do. Definitely repping ya!!
Post Fiend
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From: Middle Tennessee
So when you turn the cruise on and set it, the PCM must "let go" of the APP reading and instead rely on a signal from the VSS? Or does it "remember" the signal from the APP and lock on it, so to speak? Yes I'm retarded I know, just curious and trying to learn so I can be 1/2 as smart as some of you on here.
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I didnt read a damn word of the thing, (no insult to you cleatus), but the first thing that came to my mind when i scrolled and scrolled and scrolled and saw more words, was Ernest. From the feedback it looks like i should set aside the afternoon tomorrow to read it.
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From: Reed Point, MT
Holy schnikees!! This thing BLEW UP way out of proportion. I think maybe I'll put a disclaimer on the next one letting everyone know that I don't expect any form of praise.....I'm just a hard-working guy that was waiting for something to come into the shop.
Thanks, though. I get creative sometimes.....
Thanks, though. I get creative sometimes.....
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Gone Fishin for Mark
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: West of Houston
It knows the speed you desire when you set it. Unlike mechanical pedals that move up and down in cruise control, ours does not. The PCM does not need an electrical signal from the pedal to signal more or less fuel. It does it via electronics based on the speed of the vehicle and load from sensors. It is old tech now but still good stuff. Fly by wire like an F-16.
Unfortunately, fly by wire can cause problems when the pedal assembly goes on the blink. This rascal can be hard to diagnose.
Good write-up Cody.
Unfortunately, fly by wire can cause problems when the pedal assembly goes on the blink. This rascal can be hard to diagnose.
Good write-up Cody.
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From: Buckingham, IA
Edit: umm..... do I have to pay a license or tech fee to print it out?