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Car Forum / Chevrolet / Chevrolet Malibu / July 20072001 'bu cruise control
My cruise control shuts off when it shouldn't. I repeatedly have to push 'RESUME' to get it to come back on. I don't think it is the brake pedal sensor. It will sometimes go off on bumps in the road, but most of the time, it just goes off and there is no apparent stimulus. > My cruise control shuts off when it shouldn't. > I repeatedly have to push 'RESUME' to get it to [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > but most of the time, it just goes off and there > is no apparent stimulus. 2 choices, 1) live with it or 2) take it to a mechanic who can diagnose it. There are too many things to check, and unless you know alot about it, you are not doing yourself any good. Micheal "Micheal Artindale" <> wrote in message news > "Russg" <> wrote in message news: >> My cruise control shuts off when it shouldn't. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Micheal Thanks for the opinions. I have been living with it for 2 years. It isn't important enough to take it to a mechanic or dealer. What I was hoping, was that someone who knows older Malibus would have some insight in what may be a common problem. Like the intake manifold gasket coolant leak problem, or the steering problem in newer 'bu's. > "Micheal Artindale" <> wrote in message news >> "Russg" <> wrote in message news: [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > Like the intake manifold gasket coolant leak problem, or the steering > problem in newer 'bu's. My dad has a 92 lesabre that for the longest time did it. For some reason, it doesnt do it anymore. Dont know what caused it. Dont know what fixed it. Micheal > My cruise control shuts off when it shouldn't. > I repeatedly have to push 'RESUME' to get it to [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > but most of the time, it just goes off and there > is no apparent stimulus. My 97 Olds Cutlass Supreme (similar to a Malibu) had sporadic and then no cruise....via a newsgroup I heard that the center brake light could be the culprit....it was.... replaced the bulbs and it now works fine.....The circuit is separate from the normal brake lights and the cruise is wired into the center light and not the rear lights.....Rod > Russg wrote: >> My cruise control shuts off when it shouldn't. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > circuit is separate from the normal brake lights and the cruise is wired > into the center light and not the rear lights.....Rod Thanks. I would never have guessed the high mount brake light would be related to the cruise. I believe there's some funny, patched, wiring on my center light. I checked out my high mount brake bulbs and wiring. They seem fine, the hard part was getting to the rear after pushing the brake pedal before the light went out. One bulb is a little dim. > I checked out my high mount brake bulbs and wiring. They seem fine, > the hard part was getting to the rear after pushing the brake pedal > before the light went out. One bulb is a little dim. Bummer...bulbs being the easiest cruise repair ever.....Mine worked fine with either or both bulbs......When alone if I need to check bulbs/lights I either back up near a garage door or lean a piece of plywood on a garbage can directly behind the light in question..for the center light I'd probably lean a board over the center(outside) of the rear window...Good luck Rod I had made a joke about this earlier, but it seems that other people have the same problem. Get a piece of wood that you can wedge between the seat and the brake pedal. 2X4, 1X2, cut down broom handle, typical snow brush works to. If it's a bit too short or long, move the seat up/back. When I worked in the garage (years ago) I had a 1X4 with a hole drilled in it to snuggly fit a shortened broom handle. Put the one end of the broom handle against the brake pedal and slide/wedge the board up against the seat. Worked in every vehicle. >> I checked out my high mount brake bulbs and wiring. They seem fine, >> the hard part was getting to the rear after pushing the brake pedal [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > I'd probably lean a board over the center(outside) of the rear > window...Good luck Rod A short stick is your friend :~) >I checked out my high mount brake bulbs and wiring. They seem fine, the >hard part was getting to the rear after pushing the brake pedal before the >light went out. One bulb is a little dim. "4newsgroups" <4newsgroups@mts.net> wrote in news:blyki.13456$wG2.4362 @newsfe17.lga: > A short stick is your friend :~)" nobodiys girlfriend will believe that!!.........but the jackrod between seat and peddle has worked well for me.................kjun  SignatureThe Source For Premium Newsgroup Access Great Speed, Great Retention 1 GB/Day for only $8.95 |
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