[tdsr1]

I was using the cruise control on my 98' zj the other day. It came on when I pushed the button on the wheel, the "cruise" light came on, it controled the speed when I activated it by pushing the bottom of the button. When I touched the brake peddle the cruise de-activated, leaving the light on. Upon returning to appx the same speed I hit the "resume" button and nothing happened. I tried to turn off the cruise by pressing the power button, the light stayed on. I tried to get it to activate again, nothing happened. When I got to where I could shut the zj off and restart the engine, I tried to get the cruise to come back on but nothing happens now. Light won't come on, etc.

Has any one else had this problem or something simular? I am guessing it is the buttons on the wheel and not a fuse as the light stayed on after I found it not to be fuctioning. The Jeep has 116k on it and maybe dirt on the contacts. How is this disassembled?

Any help would be greatly appriciated (sp).

[dirty tools]

Originally Posted by tdsr1

I was using the cruise control on my 98' zj the other day. It came on when I pushed the button on the wheel, the "cruise" light came on, it controled the speed when I activated it by pushing the bottom of the button. When I touched the brake peddle the cruise de-activated, leaving the light on. Upon returning to appx the same speed I hit the "resume" button and nothing happened. I tried to turn off the cruise by pressing the power button, the light stayed on. I tried to get it to activate again, nothing happened. When I got to where I could shut the zj off and restart the engine, I tried to get the cruise to come back on but nothing happens now. Light won't come on, etc.

Has any one else had this problem or something simular? I am guessing it is the buttons on the wheel and not a fuse as the light stayed on after I found it not to be fuctioning. The Jeep has 116k on it and maybe dirt on the contacts. How is this disassembled?

Any help would be greatly appriciated (sp).

It can be a switch on the brake pedal that needs adjustment or a faulty servo, which controls the throttle. There is a speed sensor and the main switch on your steering. If any of the above is/are faulty then your cruise control will not work properly.

[Meerkat]

Speed Control Switches
Removal/Installation

Warning: Before beginning any airbag system component removal or installation, remove and isolate the negative cable from the battery. This is the only sure way to disable the airag system. Then wait two minutes for system capacitor to discharge before futrher system service. Failure to do this could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible injury.

1) Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
2) Remove airbag module.
3) Remove switch-to-steering wheel mounting screw.
4) Remove switch.
5) Reverse removal procedures to install.

Airbag Module Removal and Installation

Read and believe the warning above.

Driver's Side

1) Disconnect battery.
2) Remove the three screws securing the driver's airbag module to the steering wheel.
3) Unplug the airbag and horn switch wiring connectores and remove the airbag module from the steering wheel.
4) When installing, connect the clockspring wiring connector to the module by pressing straight in on the connector. Tighten the airbag module mounting screws to 90 inch pounds (10.2 N-m).


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