Re: Cruise control failure

["Rick H. Louie" <rlouie@usa.net>]

Orin Eman wrote:
> 
> > I have an 87 5000Sq w/ 117k.  On a trip to the Giants doubleheader this
> > weekend, I turned on the cruise control.  Worked for about five miles and
> > than shut itself off as if I had shut it off at the switch.  Tried to turn
> > back on and it engaged, than shut down again almost instantly.
> 
> Mine is much worse.  It switches off if I use the turn signals.  Most likely
> the wires from the switch have frayed and broken.
> 
> This is possible in your case.  It could also be the switches at the brake
> and or clutch pedals.  See if it cuts out if you touch the pedals _very_
> gently.  If not, suspect the wires at the switch.
On my coupe the CC not working was just a matter of the vacuum hoses
being old and cracked and just needed replacing.
HTH
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** God Bless! **
Rick H. Louie
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1984 Coupe GT - Zermatt Silver, 128K, New suspension & exhaust coming
Working on the Clutch!