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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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I recently installed a 700-R4 in my 81. Since the lock up converter is set up hydraulically, I did not re-use the original electrical harness. Now, my cruise control will not work. Any ideas? I have the feeling the ECM needs a signal back from the old TH-350C to eneable the cruise, but am not sure.
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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The cruise control is COMPLETELY independent of the CCC. My computer is completely unplugged and the cruise control works fine. Did you make sure to put the speedo cables in to your cc transducer correctly?
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Yes sir. Speedo works fine. I just thought since the brake switch disables the cruise and the lock-up, maybe there was an interconnect.
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Check your connections to the transducer, some may have gotten disconnected. If the connections work fine and it still doesn't work, you could be out a $75 - $100 transducer. If it kinda works but doesn't hold the speed, the servo is probably leaking.
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Tried the cruise again today, and it worked just fine. Might have been the loose nut behind the wheel!!
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I hate it when those things get loose!
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