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Paul of Dayton

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Since: Oct 15, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:16 am
Post subject: Cruise Control - '95 CV
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Hi Folks!

Last week my cruise quit. I had been using it, disengaged it for an exit
ramp, then it wouldn't reengage. I have been working thru the pinpoint test
process in the shop manual but so far have found nothing odd. I swapped the
VSS because it tested out of range even tho the speedo and tranny were
working perfectly - of course - no improvement.

I figured I'd ask here just in case there might be a common failure point I
am not aware of. All the fuses look good to, by the way.

Any ideas?

TIA

PoD

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:00 pm
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Paul of Dayton wrote:
> Hi Folks!
>
> Last week my cruise quit. I had been using it, disengaged it for an
> exit ramp, then it wouldn't reengage. I have been working thru the
> pinpoint test process in the shop manual but so far have found nothing
> odd. I swapped the VSS because it tested out of range even tho the
> speedo and tranny were working perfectly - of course - no improvement.

I don't know if your car could be plagued with the same problem many
other Ford vehicles have where a pressure switch on the brake master
cylinder fails. In some vehicles this switch operates the brake lights
and has power available at all times. The leaking brake fluid partially
conducts electricity and heats up, potentially causing a fire. In other
models, the switch just has logic level current for the cruise control.

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Tom40

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:44 pm
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fuses can look good and still be bad. you will need a voltmeter or test
light to properly check a fuse.
you may also have a bad clockspring assembly under the steering wheel.
"Paul of Dayton" wrote in message

> Hi Folks!
>
> Last week my cruise quit. I had been using it, disengaged it for an exit
> ramp, then it wouldn't reengage. I have been working thru the pinpoint
> test process in the shop manual but so far have found nothing odd. I
> swapped the VSS because it tested out of range even tho the speedo and
> tranny were working perfectly - of course - no improvement.
>
> I figured I'd ask here just in case there might be a common failure point
> I am not aware of. All the fuses look good to, by the way.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> TIA
>
> PoD
>
>
>
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Paul of Dayton

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:02 pm
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Thanks guys!

I checked and have voltages where I am supposed to. I even jumpered the
hydraulic brake switch (recall # xyr45kkmumbo-jumbo) to check it. The only
thing I found out of spec was the resistance of the VSS. I doubted it was
bad but, for $25, I replaced it. I have my paper shop manual with me but
the CD with the schematics is hiding - - - It has operated perfectly until
now - I don't remember how to drive without it...
I had a car once that would make my leg numb after 30 min driving without
cruise... this one isn't bad, but I am a leadfoot.



Paul
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Paul of Dayton

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:53 pm
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Well, so far, all the tests in the manual pass. I had to stop working so I
could get to work. Oddly, when I turn the cruise on and press the set
button (at ~30 mph+) - I can hear a faint relay click. I do not hear the
click when cruise is off or below ~20 mph. My schematic doesn't show a
relay in the cruise control.

I'll be able to get into it again soon - thanks for the tips so far,,,

PoD
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