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Old 12-24-2018, 06:49 AM
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Cruise control went out about a month ago purchased new stalk (lettering gone) replaced not operational. Checked the vacuum line from intake manifold to cruise servo seems to be good. Is there a fuse that controls the cruise control? Also, does the vacuum bottle come into play with cruise control. My AC/Heater controls work fine. Any hints on troubleshooting would be much appreciated.
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Do your Hazard lights work? If not check Fuse 13 in the power distribution center which should be a 20A. Also check Fuse 6 which should be a 15A.
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Mine stopped working on my 95 when the "IGN" mini fuse in the PDC under the hood blew out. I forget what number it is.
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Took the servo unit out today and removed the electrical connector and housing that has three coil wires the center wire is disconnected. I will replace and report back. Thanks
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Very likely the clock spring
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Clock spring? 1994 Jeep Cherokee. Replaced the 12VDC coil unit in the servo with 3 coils. Still no cruise. Will check the PDC fuses next. Thanks.
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The Clock Spring is the ribbon wire unit that connects buttons on the steering wheel to the column as normal wires would tangle/snap if moving with a steering wheel.
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Checked all fuses PDC and fuse block all good. I guess tbe next step is to check that the servo is getting power. Any suggestions.
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Originally Posted by Bosbury1
Any suggestions.
Brake light switch.
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I saw a pic that there is a two switches one is the brake switch (brown) and the other is cruise control switch (white). Which one should I check/replace?
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On the wiring diagram I'm looking at, it only shows a single switch which my 95 XJ also has. From what I can gather there should be a Yellow/Red wire going to the switch which I believe should be an ignition live with the CC switch pressed in to turn it on. With the pedal resting, there should be power coming out from the switch on a Dark Blue/Red wire and when pressed, this connection is broken. That Dark Blue/Red wire should then go off to the servo. I'd say the easiest way to check the switch if I'm reading this correctly is to:
  • Check for the 12v on the DB/Rd wire at the servo end with the ignition on
  • If there, press the brake pedal and while pressed, check the voltage, should be near 0v
  • Check the Black wire at the servo end for a good ground connection
If no power is found then check at the connector, all I can go off is "Black, Under instrument panel left side" It should be a 12 pin connector.

Pin 8 should have the 12v feed on the right hand side (from the image)
If found there, do a resistance check on pins 8 & 9 on the left hand half and with the pedal resting, there should be low resistance and when pressed, open circuit should be read. A high resistance on the switch would probably cause an issue.

If anyone more knowledgeable about this finds anything wrong with what I've said, please let me know.
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Awesome. Will check tomorrow and report back. Thanks
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Checked the Blue and Red wire it has 12VDC and the ground is good. I have another cruise control stalk will test and if that does not work I have another brake switch. Will report back.
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Have you checked to see if your vacuum reservoir/lines/fittings are sound? I see you did check the line from the manifold to the servo but that's not the only component in the system supporting vacuum for the servo.
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Replaced brake switch cruise works. Resume and Accelerate not working. Any suggestions? Thanks.


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