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Since: Nov 15, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:49 am
Post subject: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything
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1997 Taurus GL, generally very good condition, about 90k miles.
If someone has any comments here, I'd really, really appreciate it!
Symptoms: Brake lights off AND cruise control stopped working. The
little green "cruise" indicator on the dash comes on fine, but when you
try to set it to a speed, nothing happens when you release the gas (i.e.
car just slows down just as it would without cruise).
I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BUT IT ISN'T!!!
What I've looked at:
- "Stop lamps" fuse: Checked it with light tester. FINE.
- Brake light switch: tested that one end has power - FINE! And other
end only has power when brake is pushed. FINE, switch working
perfectly, transmitting electricity when brake is pushed!
So that puts the problem somewhere "downstream" from the switch, or
potentially a wire right in the switch or nearby, didn't test those as
didn't want to do any invasive testing and the wires themselves *looked*
fine.
I'm thinking maybe there's another easy to replace switch somewhere
that's less obvious than the Brake Light switch.
Any ideas? |
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Since: Oct 12, 2006
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 8:08 pm
Post subject: Re: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Does the "SET" button work, try to set it a couple times witha little bit
more force
Does your car have a Coruise control switch next to the brake lite switch?
There is a way to test your cruise by pushing a button when you turn
ignition on but forgor what it was
Maybe a ford tech here can look it up online
"cmsan" wrote in message
> 1997 Taurus GL, generally very good condition, about 90k miles.
>
> If someone has any comments here, I'd really, really appreciate it!
>
> Symptoms: Brake lights off AND cruise control stopped working. The
> little green "cruise" indicator on the dash comes on fine, but when you
> try to set it to a speed, nothing happens when you release the gas (i.e.
> car just slows down just as it would without cruise).
>
> I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BUT IT ISN'T!!!
>
> What I've looked at:
>
> - "Stop lamps" fuse: Checked it with light tester. FINE.
> - Brake light switch: tested that one end has power - FINE! And other
> end only has power when brake is pushed. FINE, switch working perfectly,
> transmitting electricity when brake is pushed!
>
> So that puts the problem somewhere "downstream" from the switch, or
> potentially a wire right in the switch or nearby, didn't test those as
> didn't want to do any invasive testing and the wires themselves *looked*
> fine.
>
> I'm thinking maybe there's another easy to replace switch somewhere that's
> less obvious than the Brake Light switch.
>
> Any ideas?
> |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 8:08 pm
Post subject: Re: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Does the "SET" button work, try to set it a couple times witha little bit
more force
Does your car have a Coruise control switch next to the brake lite switch?
There is a way to test your cruise by pushing a button when you turn
ignition on but forgor what it was
Maybe a ford tech here can look it up online
"cmsan" wrote in message
> 1997 Taurus GL, generally very good condition, about 90k miles.
>
> If someone has any comments here, I'd really, really appreciate it!
>
> Symptoms: Brake lights off AND cruise control stopped working. The
> little green "cruise" indicator on the dash comes on fine, but when you
> try to set it to a speed, nothing happens when you release the gas (i.e.
> car just slows down just as it would without cruise).
>
> I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BUT IT ISN'T!!!
>
> What I've looked at:
>
> - "Stop lamps" fuse: Checked it with light tester. FINE.
> - Brake light switch: tested that one end has power - FINE! And other
> end only has power when brake is pushed. FINE, switch working perfectly,
> transmitting electricity when brake is pushed!
>
> So that puts the problem somewhere "downstream" from the switch, or
> potentially a wire right in the switch or nearby, didn't test those as
> didn't want to do any invasive testing and the wires themselves *looked*
> fine.
>
> I'm thinking maybe there's another easy to replace switch somewhere that's
> less obvious than the Brake Light switch.
>
> Any ideas?
> >> Stay informed about: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 8:08 pm
Post subject: Re: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Does the "SET" button work, try to set it a couple times witha little bit
more force
Does your car have a Coruise control switch next to the brake lite switch?
There is a way to test your cruise by pushing a button when you turn
ignition on but forgor what it was
Maybe a ford tech here can look it up online
"cmsan" wrote in message
> 1997 Taurus GL, generally very good condition, about 90k miles.
>
> If someone has any comments here, I'd really, really appreciate it!
>
> Symptoms: Brake lights off AND cruise control stopped working. The
> little green "cruise" indicator on the dash comes on fine, but when you
> try to set it to a speed, nothing happens when you release the gas (i.e.
> car just slows down just as it would without cruise).
>
> I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BUT IT ISN'T!!!
>
> What I've looked at:
>
> - "Stop lamps" fuse: Checked it with light tester. FINE.
> - Brake light switch: tested that one end has power - FINE! And other
> end only has power when brake is pushed. FINE, switch working perfectly,
> transmitting electricity when brake is pushed!
>
> So that puts the problem somewhere "downstream" from the switch, or
> potentially a wire right in the switch or nearby, didn't test those as
> didn't want to do any invasive testing and the wires themselves *looked*
> fine.
>
> I'm thinking maybe there's another easy to replace switch somewhere that's
> less obvious than the Brake Light switch.
>
> Any ideas?
> >> Stay informed about: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 8:08 pm
Post subject: Re: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Does the "SET" button work, try to set it a couple times witha little bit
more force
Does your car have a Coruise control switch next to the brake lite switch?
There is a way to test your cruise by pushing a button when you turn
ignition on but forgor what it was
Maybe a ford tech here can look it up online
"cmsan" wrote in message
> 1997 Taurus GL, generally very good condition, about 90k miles.
>
> If someone has any comments here, I'd really, really appreciate it!
>
> Symptoms: Brake lights off AND cruise control stopped working. The
> little green "cruise" indicator on the dash comes on fine, but when you
> try to set it to a speed, nothing happens when you release the gas (i.e.
> car just slows down just as it would without cruise).
>
> I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BUT IT ISN'T!!!
>
> What I've looked at:
>
> - "Stop lamps" fuse: Checked it with light tester. FINE.
> - Brake light switch: tested that one end has power - FINE! And other
> end only has power when brake is pushed. FINE, switch working perfectly,
> transmitting electricity when brake is pushed!
>
> So that puts the problem somewhere "downstream" from the switch, or
> potentially a wire right in the switch or nearby, didn't test those as
> didn't want to do any invasive testing and the wires themselves *looked*
> fine.
>
> I'm thinking maybe there's another easy to replace switch somewhere that's
> less obvious than the Brake Light switch.
>
> Any ideas?
> >> Stay informed about: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 8:08 pm
Post subject: Re: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Does the "SET" button work, try to set it a couple times witha little bit
more force
Does your car have a Coruise control switch next to the brake lite switch?
There is a way to test your cruise by pushing a button when you turn
ignition on but forgor what it was
Maybe a ford tech here can look it up online
"cmsan" wrote in message
> 1997 Taurus GL, generally very good condition, about 90k miles.
>
> If someone has any comments here, I'd really, really appreciate it!
>
> Symptoms: Brake lights off AND cruise control stopped working. The
> little green "cruise" indicator on the dash comes on fine, but when you
> try to set it to a speed, nothing happens when you release the gas (i.e.
> car just slows down just as it would without cruise).
>
> I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BUT IT ISN'T!!!
>
> What I've looked at:
>
> - "Stop lamps" fuse: Checked it with light tester. FINE.
> - Brake light switch: tested that one end has power - FINE! And other
> end only has power when brake is pushed. FINE, switch working perfectly,
> transmitting electricity when brake is pushed!
>
> So that puts the problem somewhere "downstream" from the switch, or
> potentially a wire right in the switch or nearby, didn't test those as
> didn't want to do any invasive testing and the wires themselves *looked*
> fine.
>
> I'm thinking maybe there's another easy to replace switch somewhere that's
> less obvious than the Brake Light switch.
>
> Any ideas?
> >> Stay informed about: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:40 pm
Post subject: Re: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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cmsan wrote:
> 1997 Taurus GL, generally very good condition, about 90k miles.
>
> If someone has any comments here, I'd really, really appreciate it!
>
> Symptoms: Brake lights off AND cruise control stopped working. The
> little green "cruise" indicator on the dash comes on fine, but when you
> try to set it to a speed, nothing happens when you release the gas (i.e.
> car just slows down just as it would without cruise).
>
> I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BUT IT ISN'T!!!
>
> What I've looked at:
>
> - "Stop lamps" fuse: Checked it with light tester. FINE.
> - Brake light switch: tested that one end has power - FINE! And other
> end only has power when brake is pushed. FINE, switch working
> perfectly, transmitting electricity when brake is pushed!
>
> So that puts the problem somewhere "downstream" from the switch, or
> potentially a wire right in the switch or nearby, didn't test those as
> didn't want to do any invasive testing and the wires themselves *looked*
> fine.
>
> I'm thinking maybe there's another easy to replace switch somewhere
> that's less obvious than the Brake Light switch.
>
> Any ideas?
>
>
I bet its the multi fuction switch(if it isnt the brake switch or the
wires at the brake switch). You can lube/clean it by spraying wd40 in
the top down into the flasher switch and working the switch on and off
about 50 times. First just turn it on and off and it will probably come
back to life if thats it. >> Stay informed about: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:40 pm
Post subject: Re: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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cmsan wrote:
> 1997 Taurus GL, generally very good condition, about 90k miles.
>
> If someone has any comments here, I'd really, really appreciate it!
>
> Symptoms: Brake lights off AND cruise control stopped working. The
> little green "cruise" indicator on the dash comes on fine, but when you
> try to set it to a speed, nothing happens when you release the gas (i.e.
> car just slows down just as it would without cruise).
>
> I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BUT IT ISN'T!!!
>
> What I've looked at:
>
> - "Stop lamps" fuse: Checked it with light tester. FINE.
> - Brake light switch: tested that one end has power - FINE! And other
> end only has power when brake is pushed. FINE, switch working
> perfectly, transmitting electricity when brake is pushed!
>
> So that puts the problem somewhere "downstream" from the switch, or
> potentially a wire right in the switch or nearby, didn't test those as
> didn't want to do any invasive testing and the wires themselves *looked*
> fine.
>
> I'm thinking maybe there's another easy to replace switch somewhere
> that's less obvious than the Brake Light switch.
>
> Any ideas?
>
>
I bet its the multi fuction switch(if it isnt the brake switch or the
wires at the brake switch). You can lube/clean it by spraying wd40 in
the top down into the flasher switch and working the switch on and off
about 50 times. First just turn it on and off and it will probably come
back to life if thats it. >> Stay informed about: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:40 pm
Post subject: Re: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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cmsan wrote:
> 1997 Taurus GL, generally very good condition, about 90k miles.
>
> If someone has any comments here, I'd really, really appreciate it!
>
> Symptoms: Brake lights off AND cruise control stopped working. The
> little green "cruise" indicator on the dash comes on fine, but when you
> try to set it to a speed, nothing happens when you release the gas (i.e.
> car just slows down just as it would without cruise).
>
> I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BUT IT ISN'T!!!
>
> What I've looked at:
>
> - "Stop lamps" fuse: Checked it with light tester. FINE.
> - Brake light switch: tested that one end has power - FINE! And other
> end only has power when brake is pushed. FINE, switch working
> perfectly, transmitting electricity when brake is pushed!
>
> So that puts the problem somewhere "downstream" from the switch, or
> potentially a wire right in the switch or nearby, didn't test those as
> didn't want to do any invasive testing and the wires themselves *looked*
> fine.
>
> I'm thinking maybe there's another easy to replace switch somewhere
> that's less obvious than the Brake Light switch.
>
> Any ideas?
>
>
I bet its the multi fuction switch(if it isnt the brake switch or the
wires at the brake switch). You can lube/clean it by spraying wd40 in
the top down into the flasher switch and working the switch on and off
about 50 times. First just turn it on and off and it will probably come
back to life if thats it. >> Stay informed about: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:40 pm
Post subject: Re: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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cmsan wrote:
> 1997 Taurus GL, generally very good condition, about 90k miles.
>
> If someone has any comments here, I'd really, really appreciate it!
>
> Symptoms: Brake lights off AND cruise control stopped working. The
> little green "cruise" indicator on the dash comes on fine, but when you
> try to set it to a speed, nothing happens when you release the gas (i.e.
> car just slows down just as it would without cruise).
>
> I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BUT IT ISN'T!!!
>
> What I've looked at:
>
> - "Stop lamps" fuse: Checked it with light tester. FINE.
> - Brake light switch: tested that one end has power - FINE! And other
> end only has power when brake is pushed. FINE, switch working
> perfectly, transmitting electricity when brake is pushed!
>
> So that puts the problem somewhere "downstream" from the switch, or
> potentially a wire right in the switch or nearby, didn't test those as
> didn't want to do any invasive testing and the wires themselves *looked*
> fine.
>
> I'm thinking maybe there's another easy to replace switch somewhere
> that's less obvious than the Brake Light switch.
>
> Any ideas?
>
>
I bet its the multi fuction switch(if it isnt the brake switch or the
wires at the brake switch). You can lube/clean it by spraying wd40 in
the top down into the flasher switch and working the switch on and off
about 50 times. First just turn it on and off and it will probably come
back to life if thats it. >> Stay informed about: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything |
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:40 pm
Post subject: Re: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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cmsan wrote:
> 1997 Taurus GL, generally very good condition, about 90k miles.
>
> If someone has any comments here, I'd really, really appreciate it!
>
> Symptoms: Brake lights off AND cruise control stopped working. The
> little green "cruise" indicator on the dash comes on fine, but when you
> try to set it to a speed, nothing happens when you release the gas (i.e.
> car just slows down just as it would without cruise).
>
> I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BUT IT ISN'T!!!
>
> What I've looked at:
>
> - "Stop lamps" fuse: Checked it with light tester. FINE.
> - Brake light switch: tested that one end has power - FINE! And other
> end only has power when brake is pushed. FINE, switch working
> perfectly, transmitting electricity when brake is pushed!
>
> So that puts the problem somewhere "downstream" from the switch, or
> potentially a wire right in the switch or nearby, didn't test those as
> didn't want to do any invasive testing and the wires themselves *looked*
> fine.
>
> I'm thinking maybe there's another easy to replace switch somewhere
> that's less obvious than the Brake Light switch.
>
> Any ideas?
>
>
I bet its the multi fuction switch(if it isnt the brake switch or the
wires at the brake switch). You can lube/clean it by spraying wd40 in
the top down into the flasher switch and working the switch on and off
about 50 times. First just turn it on and off and it will probably come
back to life if thats it. >> Stay informed about: Brake Lights Off + Cruise Control Doesn't Do Anything |
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