cruise control

[edge24_99]

My cruise control dosent work. What is the process of troubleshooting a problem like this?

[Shadly]

Um... Check the fuse and the cable. If that's not it, might have to see the dealer. There's not that many servicable parts on that system.

[edge24_99]

Thanks.....Would you know were I would look for the cable. I know the trans somewere but wich side?front/back? What would it look like?

[Shadly]

It runs parallel to your throttle cable. You can trace it back from your throttle body. It goes back to a solenoid. If the solenoid is out, you might want to have a technician handle it because it has to be adjusted properly. Past that it involves your ECM. I wouldn't go there either.

[GordSipko]

The cruise unit is mounted down low on the frame forward of the left front wheel (95 Camaro). Cruise is electronic on these, so there's not a whole lot you can do, other than to check the fuse.

There is also a tie-in to the CHMSL (centre high mounted stop light). This light must be operational or the cruise won't work.

[Shadly]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by GordSipko:
There is also a tie-in to the CHMSL (centre high mounted stop light). This light must be operational or the cruise won't work.<hr></blockquote>
Any idea why? Maybe just to let you know to check the bulbs?

[GordSipko]

No idea! The fsm contains a note on the wiring diagram for the cruise that says:

"Important! Brake signal input must be pulled low through CHMSL bulb or cruise control will not work."

This seems to be a lot of extra complication just for knowing the CHMSL bulb is ok. There already is signalling available through the brake sw and through a separate cc sw attached to the brake pedal *** 'y.

[Shadly]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by GordSipko:
There already is signalling available through the brake sw and through a separate cc sw attached to the brake pedal *** 'y.<hr></blockquote>

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