How can I diagnose my cruise control issue?
You’ve already diagnosed your cruise control issue; there is something wrong in your brake light circuit. That is what you need to diagnose. Inspect function of your front & rear brake lights. Make sure that your front switch is not sensitive. If the brake light can be triggered by vibration, it will cancel your cruise.
Can a brake light disengage cruise control?
Brake Light Switch – As cruise control is automatically cancelled by depressing the brake, some vehicles may disengage cruise control if it cannot detect the brake light switch. Brake Lights – In some systems, cruise control is disabled when a brake light is blown.
How does an adaptive cruise control system work?
Adaptive cruise control systems, sometimes called “smart” cruise, use radar or laser detection to maintain safe distances from vehicles ahead. Some adaptive cruise control systems merely reduce engine speed to maintain distance, but some of the newest adaptive cruise control systems can also engage the brakes to slow or stop the vehicle.
Is there a cruise control test on a Harley Davidson?
If your Harley cruise control has an issue, there is an interactive cruise diagnostic test that can be performed on the motorcycle without the need or aid of any diagnostic service scan tools or computer. The Harley cruise control function is governed by the motorcycle’s ECM.
You’ve already diagnosed your cruise control issue; there is something wrong in your brake light circuit. That is what you need to diagnose. Inspect function of your front & rear brake lights. Make sure that your front switch is not sensitive. If the brake light can be triggered by vibration, it will cancel your cruise.
If your Harley cruise control has an issue, there is an interactive cruise diagnostic test that can be performed on the motorcycle without the need or aid of any diagnostic service scan tools or computer. The Harley cruise control function is governed by the motorcycle’s ECM.
Why is my cruise control light not working?
Most common reason for cruise issues is, broken front brake switch. Or brake light staying on. Check that 1st. From there, we suggest checking for possible stored diagnostic trouble codes 1st. If there are no clues there, we would begin by testing the cruise control switches with a test light or multimeter.