why would bubba do this to cruise?

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Feb 6, 2010 | 11:02 PM

dburgjohn

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why would bubba do this to cruise?

cruise control has never worked. finally decide to troubleshoot. some previous owner had replaced the two-part cable (that passes thru control unit) with a single cable that goes direct trans to spedo like a non-cruise car.

anybody want to guess at why bubba did that?

I understand the cable could have broken, but if you gotta get a replacement cable, why replace with wrong one?

now gotta decide if I should fix it right, or continue bubba-izing, remove cruise unit and swap turn signal lever for non-cruise one. It would really suck to put new cable on and cruise control unit be bad.

Feb 6, 2010 | 11:46 PM

wombvette

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The transducer would freeze up and wring the cables off. The fix is to put the long cable on and remove the transducer. Common fix.

Feb 7, 2010 | 07:58 AM

dgood

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I did the same thing with mine. I did not want to spend 129 dollars on a new cruise control transducer so I just ran the long cable ($20) from the tranny to the speedometer. i will change it back some time.

Feb 7, 2010 | 09:01 AM

dburgjohn

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OCD - get right or get out

thanks for the info. I am one of those people who have to fix it or remove it. My choices are $200.00 for a control unit and cables or $20.00 for a non-cruise turn leaver (less what I sell lever and brackets for on e-bay).

I don't care myself if cruise is there, but how much does it affect resale if there is no cruise control?

Feb 7, 2010 | 10:52 AM

G dad

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You have one more choice...remove the transducer open it up clean it..a little lube & chances are pretty good it's going to work pretty good. There is a post in here someplace I did mine but took no pics..it works ok

Feb 7, 2010 | 10:55 AM

7T1vette

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Fix it. But, pull the control unit and disassemble it [carefully, of course]. Usually, a good cleaning and clearing of orifices will fix most of them. If you damage it in the process, it still works as a "core" exchange for a replacement. You might just fix it for free.

Feb 7, 2010 | 03:08 PM

speedreed8

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here are some reference pics.of the inside if needed. i took mine apart to clean it, but bubba had already been there, decided it didnt need the clutch or return spring. oh boy.!,

http://iotech.no/corvette/reference/...-control-works

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Feb 7, 2010 | 04:41 PM

Priya

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Originally Posted by dburgjohn

I might be interested in your cruise lever and brackets if you decide to convert to non-cruise. My Corvette came with every option except cruise control. I was thinking of putting in an aftermarket cruise control but my husband might prefer to convert to a factory style if its not too much trouble.