Chevrolet: 2001 Malibu cruise control problem

On Feb 23, 11:01*am, "Russg" <net> wrote: 

You might want to check is you have any vacuum leaks.

"Ted" <> wrote in message news:
On Feb 23, 11:01 am, "Russg" <> wrote: 

You might want to check is you have any vacuum leaks.

OK, I can do that with my ears, listen for hissing sound. I notice there is
no vacuum line to the
cruise control module.
Thanks

"Russg" <net> wrote in message
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This is sometimes caused by a brake pedal switch which is marginal or
inaccurately adjusted. It can also be because the brake pedal sometimes does
not come up all the way. Any of these can cause the switch to activate and
shut off the cruise control like it does when you press the brake pedal. Of
course, it can also be caused by intermittent contact in any of the cruise
control wiring.

Don Young

"Don Young" <> wrote in message news: 
Makes sense, Don. I tried to see the brake switch, but it is really up in
there.
Maybe I'll try again. There are probably at least two switches, unless the
same switch operates the brake lights as well, I don't think so.
I took the engine compartment cruise control module out once and
looked inside. It looked clean in there, saw nothing that could be
the problem. I was thinking there might be slack on the cable that
goes to the throtle body, but there seemed to be none, there was
a little on the accelerator cable.

"Russg" <net> wrote in message
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Cable slack would be very unlikely to have any effect on your problem. There
are probably two brake pedal switches, though they might be combined in one
physical housing. Get a mirror about 6 inches across and either a good
flashlight or a flourescent trouble light in order to see well under the
dash. You can point the flashlight into the mirror if it is easier.

Don Young

Make sure its not teh brake light switch.
If it quits and won't re-engage, lift the brake pedal with your toes, and
re-try the cruise. If it works, The brake lifght switch needs cleaned,
adjusted, or serviced in some manner.


For the "check vacuum leak" crowd GM hasn't had a vacuum servo cruise
control since the late 80's


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