Cruise Control not working
Melting Slicks
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When my cruise control went out it turned out to be the vacuum line coming off the brake pedal. It was dry rotted through.
Routing a new line through the firewall was an ENORMOUS pain in the ***.
But I fixed it for nothing more than blood, sweat, and a couple tears.
Routing a new line through the firewall was an ENORMOUS pain in the ***.
But I fixed it for nothing more than blood, sweat, and a couple tears.
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From: Durham NC
Update!!!! I check out all the suggestions that I got from you all. Everything checked out to be OK. Therefore, I ordered a new servo from AutoZone ($59.99). I installed it and the d___ thing still does not work. I am at a loss. I have no idea with could be wrong with this thing. Any more suggestions? I have power to the servo and I hjave vacuum. The vacuum release switch at the break pedal is also OK. What now?
Team Owner
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From: San Pedro CA
yes. but it depends on "malfunctioning". The VSS on bastet44's 87 coupe is broken, but it still provides data... erronious, but still data... 
It will pretty much have to break to where it isn't sending data at all.
It will pretty much have to break to where it isn't sending data at all.
Melting Slicks
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From: Reno/Sparks Nevada
Originally Posted by J H
Update!!!! I check out all the suggestions that I got from you all. Everything checked out to be OK. Therefore, I ordered a new servo from AutoZone ($59.99). I installed it and the d___ thing still does not work. I am at a loss. I have no idea with could be wrong with this thing. Any more suggestions? I have power to the servo and I hjave vacuum. The vacuum release switch at the break pedal is also OK. What now?
Art
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From: Durham NC
When I get a few free hours, I am going to do more checking. So far, it seems as though I have voltage and vacuum at the servo. However, I'll obviously have to do more thorough checking when time permits. Thanks again for all your replies. I'll keep the forum posted on the progress of this project.
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From: Durham NC
I have checked out that switch and it seems to be OK. It is holding vacuum. I am truly at a loss with this problem. I guess if the only thing not working on the car is the cruise control, it is still a car in good shape. I only drive it on extended trips once a year. So, maybe I'll just have to live with the condition as it is and be thankfull that I don't have an unsolveable engine or transmission related problem.
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From: Kempner Texas
I've got a trouble-shooting file for the 86 cruise control I can send you. Email me if you'd like me to send it.
jakejr266@sbcglobal.net
Jake
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Jake
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From: Durham NC
Thanks Jake. If this is the guide that is found in the Helms manual, I have it. I have run those diagnostics and all checks out OK! This is truly a problem to write about. When I get a bit more time, I will address this problem further, but for right now, I am just going to drive and not worry about this problem. Thanks for all the replies. Your ideas and suggestions have been much appreciated.
Le Mans Master
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From: Kempner Texas
Originally Posted by J H
Thanks Jake. If this is the guide that is found in the Helms manual, I have it. I have run those diagnostics and all checks out OK! This is truly a problem to write about. When I get a bit more time, I will address this problem further, but for right now, I am just going to drive and not worry about this problem. Thanks for all the replies. Your ideas and suggestions have been much appreciated.
Jake
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UPDATE!!!! Good news for me. I just talked to a person from a company called Quality Auto Trim in the Raleigh/Durham area. This company installs remote starts, keyless entries, cruise controls, etc. for dealers and private persons. The owner quoted me a price of $325.00 to install a completely new cruise system. I am going this route. This way I don't have to spend more time and money on an endless street. Fixing the existing unit seems like an impossibility, therefore replacing the unit is my best bet. Thanks again for the replies and suggestions.
