How does cruise control actuator work?
The system imitates the way human drivers drive. But instead of pressing the accelerator pedal, it uses an actuator to control the throttle and helps your car continue cruising at the same speed. It dramatically reduces drivers’ fatigue since drivers do not have to press and release the accelerator pedal repeatedly.
What type of actuator is used in cruise control?
There are four main types of actuators: Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electric and Mechanical. Hydraulic actuators consist of a cylinder or fluid motor that utilizes hydraulic power to facilitate mechanical process.
What happens when your cruise control goes to 70?
The kids in the back seat have stopped threatening to throw up, too. Then you look in your mirror 20 miles later and see the lights. Red and blue flashing lights. You’re doing over 85 mph and, odds are, Smokey isn’t going to believe you have the cruise set to 70. Time to find out why your cruise control has a mind of its own.
What does it mean to have cruise control?
Cruise control is a system to maintain vehicle speed without direct driver input. When you want to engage cruise control, you first turn the system “On” with a button or switch. However, this alone does not start the cruise control.
Why does my cruise control drop out of engagement?
Does your cruise control fall out of engagement partway up steep hills? Actually, it will normally drop out if the engine has to work too hard, mainly because after a while there isn’t enough vacuum left to pull in the servo after sustained near-wide-open-throttle. You’ll just have to put your foot into it.
How does resume switch work on cruise control?
Toggling the Resume switch settles things down, holding to a legal speed on both the uphill and downhill sections of the interstate. The kids in the back seat have stopped threatening to throw up, too. Then you look in your mirror 20 miles later and see the lights.