Cruise Control
#1
Cruise Control
All right, my 93 SE cruise doesn't work. Unfortunately for me, that's kind of a big deal (a few 500 mile trips a year to visit the fam).
The toggle switch on the left lights up, the switch on the steering wheel works (I bought a working one on ebay and replaced it just to make sure).
Unfortunately, that's about all the info/knowledge I have. If it's not enough info to diagnose anything, just tell me (and I'll reluctantly take it to the shop). Or, is there a common problem that comes up with the cruise control that I can look into?
The toggle switch on the left lights up, the switch on the steering wheel works (I bought a working one on ebay and replaced it just to make sure).
Unfortunately, that's about all the info/knowledge I have. If it's not enough info to diagnose anything, just tell me (and I'll reluctantly take it to the shop). Or, is there a common problem that comes up with the cruise control that I can look into?
#4
The brake sensor turns off the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed. First try putting pressure under the pedal with your foot (holding it up). If it the cruise control works, then it's just a pedal adjustment issue. (Happened on my old Accord.)
#5
I just took it for a spin-not the issue, but I appreciate the suggestion. It's still nice to eliminate possibilities.
On my GXE whenever the cruise engaged there was a noticeable click. There's just nothing when I press the buttons on this car. I guess that's typical if the cruise isn't working?
On my GXE whenever the cruise engaged there was a noticeable click. There's just nothing when I press the buttons on this car. I guess that's typical if the cruise isn't working?
#7
The cruise control module may be bad....
May also be the spiral thingy under the steering wheel...
But before blindly replacing parts,go through all the under hood wiring/under dash wiring for obvious signs of trouble..[i.e. broken/disconnected wire harnesses/etc..
May also be the spiral thingy under the steering wheel...
But before blindly replacing parts,go through all the under hood wiring/under dash wiring for obvious signs of trouble..[i.e. broken/disconnected wire harnesses/etc..
#8
It will be a few days until I can jump into this, but are there certain parts I need to be looking for? I can get in under there, but I won't be sure what I'm looking at, and what parts have to do with the cruise. Anybody have pictures of the different parts?
#9
Mine did the same thing and I went to a junkyard and bought a new module and removed it all as one piece.
See the grey canister with the blue sticker on it? Take everything attached to that from a junkyard car and swap it. I think mine was like $10-$20 or something in that area. I also disconnected the battery and let it sit overnight, then reconnected it. I don't know if that was necessary, but I did it anyway.
See the grey canister with the blue sticker on it? Take everything attached to that from a junkyard car and swap it. I think mine was like $10-$20 or something in that area. I also disconnected the battery and let it sit overnight, then reconnected it. I don't know if that was necessary, but I did it anyway.
#11
Ok, I had my dash apart last night to fix my locks. I snapped a couple pictures of what's under there. It looks like a total mess to me, so I don't know whether any of you can tell by looking at it if there are any problems that might be affecting my cruise control.
http://picasaweb.google.com/joncfitz...aximaUnderDash
Also, I saw the part you mentioned on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...5983&rd=1&rd=1
Will a '90 part work for my '93 SE, and should I go ahead and just snag that for $19 w/ shipping?
http://picasaweb.google.com/joncfitz...aximaUnderDash
Also, I saw the part you mentioned on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...5983&rd=1&rd=1
Will a '90 part work for my '93 SE, and should I go ahead and just snag that for $19 w/ shipping?
#13
Originally Posted by Cliff Clavin
I would think the throttle cable is different, since they are for a different engine. Not 100 percent sure of that, though.
#14
Originally Posted by Cliff Clavin
Mine did the same thing and I went to a junkyard and bought a new module and removed it all as one piece.
See the grey canister with the blue sticker on it? Take everything attached to that from a junkyard car and swap it. I think mine was like $10-$20 or something in that area. I also disconnected the battery and let it sit overnight, then reconnected it. I don't know if that was necessary, but I did it anyway.
See the grey canister with the blue sticker on it? Take everything attached to that from a junkyard car and swap it. I think mine was like $10-$20 or something in that area. I also disconnected the battery and let it sit overnight, then reconnected it. I don't know if that was necessary, but I did it anyway.
#15
I replaced mine with a JY cruise control module and it still doesnt work. All fuses and relays are good so im guessing i got a bad module..is there a way to test if the wiring is good?
#16
Originally Posted by Jon94SE
Does anybody else ever get the flashing cruise light as well? From time to time mine will just flash at me as if to say, "no".
#19
My 95 is doing the exact sme thing as 15yrslater, I am currently diagnosing the problem. one thing that I have noticed about nissans (I have had several) is that the cruise light does not come on unluss it is fully functioning. For example when you are doing below 30 mph and you attempt to turn cruise on it will not click or anything. This is important only because it means that it may not be an electrical problem. I removed my vacuum pump and attached 12 volts directly to the unit and it did not produce enough power to pull the cable. I don't know however how much voltage output the control module puts out since it can't be tested sitting still. Does anyone know how to bypass the sensors to test the module and vacuum pump while not moving?
#21
Originally Posted by 15yrslater
Cliff, before you replaced this part, was there some way you diagnosed that it was the problem? I'd hate to buy a used one and put it in only to find out it's something else.
It was so inexpensive that I just figured I would try it out. I don't think there is much more that can go wrong -- the fuse, relay and the module. Oh, and the wires including the steering wheel. Am I missing anything else?
#24
Originally Posted by Deridex
I know it's a cliche, but have you checked the fuse first?
#25
Originally Posted by capedcadaver
who's this to? if it's to me, then no i haven't, but even so the cruise will work for a month, quit for three, work for a month randomly, quit again, etc etc. so the fuse must be good... unless it broke and resolders itself from time to time(?)
It's your steering wheel buttons,mine has done the exact same thing as yours,sometimes it just wont engage/then i smack the crap out of the buttons/works fine for a while..
I have noticed that they only do it in colder weather..
#26
Originally Posted by 15yrslater
Ok, I had my dash apart last night to fix my locks. I snapped a couple pictures of what's under there. It looks like a total mess to me, so I don't know whether any of you can tell by looking at it if there are any problems that might be affecting my cruise control.
http://picasaweb.google.com/joncfitz...aximaUnderDash
Also, I saw the part you mentioned on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...5983&rd=1&rd=1
Will a '90 part work for my '93 SE, and should I go ahead and just snag that for $19 w/ shipping?
http://picasaweb.google.com/joncfitz...aximaUnderDash
Also, I saw the part you mentioned on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...5983&rd=1&rd=1
Will a '90 part work for my '93 SE, and should I go ahead and just snag that for $19 w/ shipping?
Come on you are kidding us. That looks like some NASA pictures of some of their space equipment.
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