dale

I can't believe how bad the cruise control is on my 01 se. On a straight flat road it drives my car like it just got it's learners permit. It's throttle on, throttle off, throttle on, throttle off. You can actually feel the surge on your back. And it's not a temporary thing--that's how it maintains the speed mile after mile. I'd do better with a brick.

Gsilk

i've had no problem with my cruise control and i have used it for 800 mile trips. perhaps your transmission is going.

dale

Good to know it's not a problem with all of them and thanks for the reply but I can tell the difference between a transmission problem and a wonky cruise control.

red00maima

my 2000 gle is similar
it may be the hunting cruise controll problem
the 2000's have a service bulletin out on them
do a search in the service bulletin section of the stickies

Lontar1

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I have an 01 and it is the same.... why? I have no clue......

sarmstrong

Maybe a reset will clear the bug????....Leave your negative battery lead off over night and test the cruise control in the morning.

jkayca

I've noticed a little "hunting" when the cruise control is first engaged but it quickly levels out.

2k1AEMaxRider

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Never had a problem with my cruise control, well except it wont hold my speed over 99mph.

CCS2k1Max

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That's just how it is, crap. I get better gas mileage with my brain and right foot combo, not to mention smoother ride. I don't use the POS (except when going through Ohio as their troopers are just pr!cks).

Onemax

Huh, my 03 won't hold over 90 mph.

paulpearl

I have the same problem with my 01 GLE. I seems to search or you can feel it going up and down when cruise is on 70mph or so. Took it to dealer and they could find nothing. I did leave my negative cable off of my battery over night and it helped a little.

Bones45

I have an 01 SE and just got back from Vermont. Used it most of the way there and back. Seemed fine to me!

bert

I have the same problem but it only seems to occur after I have canceled and resumed a few times (4-5-6-7 times). Off the bat there is no problem. A simple shut off of the cruise and on again and the problem goes away.

F23A4

I live in NJ. Cruise control is pretty useless here.

dale

Interesting to hear that I'm not the only one. "Hunting" is a good way to describe the problem. I'm wondering if it's connected to another throttle issue I've noticed. If the road is going downhill at a low angle and I lift off the throttle completely, the car slows down too much, but when I give it the least amount of throttle possible it accelerates too much. There is no throttle position available that maintains speed. Drove the same piece of road I'm thinking of in my Blazer last night. No problem.

dale

Found the service bulletin. I have an appointment at the dealer tomorrow. I'll report back.

I30swimmer

acctaully if you tighten up your throttle cable (00-01) the problem goes away.. and as a bonus you get instant responce once you touch your pedal..

dale

Maybe I'll try that. Where do I go to tighten the cable.
Just came back from the dealer. What a bunch of dunderheads! Seriously, probably one of the most unprofessional business offices I have ever seen. Three of the "mechanics are playing with remote control cars in the service bays. They're actually setting up little pylons. The others are having snacks from the vending machine and hitting on the secretaries. Nobody tells me what's going on. I have to ask, then she gets the mechanics report. It says that the floormat was on the gas pedal!!!!! That makes sense! That would cause it to surge in rythmic fashion mile after mile when the cruise was on. Where do they get these guys from? I hold back from exploding because I've been there with my bored five year old for an hour now for them to give me this useless piece of nonsense. I inform them of the service bulletin from Nissan on the exact problem. They look at me like I have seven heads. Then they decide to look into it. Finally the answer comes. Accelelorator control unit with parts and labour comes to $394.49 plus tax.
Two questions: Are service bulletin issues only covered for the length of the warranty?
And since I bought my car privately--are all Nissan dealerships this pathetic?

CCS2k1Max

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If the std or extended warranty period is over, any TSB work comes out of your pocket.

p.s. welcome to the wonderful world of Nissan stealerships and their nonexistent customer service. Most are that way and if you are lucky to find a Nissan dealer you trust, charish them. You should bring them donuts, send them xmas cards and make sure you meet all their needs...

nadeemp8

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yeah, mine seems ok...

Sizzo718

works fine for me