cruise controll problems
 

Hey to everyone!!! I am new here with the recent purchase of a 96 vette. Problem is the cruise doesn't work. I have checked the fuse, its ok. I replaced the cruise modulator under the steering colum and still no cruise controll. When I have the key on and push the button to engage the cruise the box under the hood that controlls the cruise clicks.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,[8D]

RE: cruise controll problems
 

Welcome to the boards. This is a great place to learn. Unfortunately I have no clue about your particular problem but hang in and one of the experts will help. You may want to PM Mech259, he is a dang genius with these cars. Cheers

RE: cruise controll problems
 

YES HE IS!!

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I third that motion! :D

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I'll forth it-he gave me the info I needed to defeat the vats on my neighbors car and steal it!!
Just kidding guys!!!!

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Thanks for the flowers guys. Unfortunately, cruise control problems require testing with organized procedures and on a 96 model, you would need a good quality scan tool and a VOM (volt ohm meter). Otherwise, you will be doing the shotgun approach which you have heard me, as O'Reilly says, opine about before. Most cruise control problems usually arise from bad vacuum source to actuator, bad brake switch, or bad cruise switch. But still, it would be just a guess and could be expensive guessing at that. My best advice would be to take it to an ASE certified mechanic in your area that has a Tech 2 scanner that is familiar with it use and I think you would be money ahead. Sorry, wish I could help more.

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Also, check the main vacuum line to the cruise control servo located abover your battery. When I bought my car my cruise did notwork either. I discovered that the vacuum line to the servo was disconneted. Now my cruise it perfect, damn thing never lets it go more than one mph either direction. Pretty good for a car going on 18 yrs old.

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:D

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I gotta say it again....Mech259, your avatar is the Sh!t! it cracks me up every time I see it.
Yoda's inter-racial(species) illegitimate child.... I love it.

RE: cruise controll problems
 

Mine does'nt work on my 84 either. I have things apart and I can tell all the linkage is working but it does'nt seem to hold the throttle when you set it. Is the system any easier to figure out on an 84 or am I better off taking mine into a mech?

RE: cruise controll problems
 

84 is not controlled by ECM, but has it's own control module. There are still tests to check voltage supply through the column switch. Have to drop the driver side cover above brake pedal, unplug wiring connector to check voltage supply, the switch side you have to check continuity on all switch posistions which will be impossible to do unless you have information on which posistion has continuity on which pins.

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Sounds Like I would be better off letting the mechanic take a crack at this one. Thanks for the info.