Criuse control does not work
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Criuse control does not work
I just bought my first car which is a 2001 Honda civic ex. When I got the car the cruise control did not work. The Master switch lights up when you press it but when you go over 25 mph and hit the set switch it does nothing. I my brake lights work so the brake switch works (correct me if i'm wrong). I jumped the clutch switch still did not work. I'm pretty sure the set switch works, also the actuatordoes too. So I'm pooped. So some help would be appreciated.
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By jumped the clutch switch, were you then able to start the car without pressing down the clutch?
The cruise control kill switch on the clutch pedal is a separate but in the same general area switch. Typically the rubber cap on the pedal itself breaks over time and the switch plunger goes right through the now empty hole.
The cruise control kill switch on the clutch pedal is a separate but in the same general area switch. Typically the rubber cap on the pedal itself breaks over time and the switch plunger goes right through the now empty hole.
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also the actuatordoes too.
I my brake lights work so the brake switch works (correct me if i'm wrong).
The cruise unit needs the other set of contacts in the same switch to work correctly too. (one set of contacts is NC, the other set is NO)
Coupe or sedan? Cruise systems are different between the two body styles.
Horn works? Airbag warning light is not on?
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I tested the actuator to the manuals specs and it clicked. I think it might be the brake because I thought if the brake lights work the switch works. And my car is the sedan 4 door. Yes horn works too good lol. No warning lights ether. If you know which two wires are for the cruise control, that would be helpful.
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If you know which two wires are for the cruise control, that would be helpful.
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Okay I know for a fact that all of the switches work master works, clutch works, brake works, set works. I also put new bulbs in the gauge cluster. What else could be the issue.
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I pulled out my cluster one time and did not fully seat one of the connectors while reinstalling, my cruise would not work afterwards. Pushed the connector all the way in and cruise started working again. Just a thought.
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Are the brake light bulbs standard normal typical incandescent bulb with a tungsten filament, or LED? (google it)
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I just "fixed" my cruise control. Placed my foot behind the clutch pedal and lifted it up towards me. I felt some adjustment happen and all of a sudden my Set button worked again.
The light on my cruise switch is dead but I knew that. At least my cruise control system is functional again.
The light on my cruise switch is dead but I knew that. At least my cruise control system is functional again.
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EDIT: Just realized you aren't the OP of the thread LOL
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