What causes Chrysler cruise control to only work intermittently?

What causes Chrysler cruise control to only work intermittently?

To get more information on Chrysler cruise control troubleshooting, below are a few common questions answered by Experts. What is causing the Chrysler cruise control to only work intermittently and even then switches off? This is caused by a vacuum leak or a defective check valve to the cruise control servo or vacuum reservoir.

What to do if your Cruise Control is not working?

Check and inspect this vacuum connection, from the tube to the vacuum reservoir. If all vacuum lines are intact and no leaks are found, scan the vehicle to see if the servo is malfunctioning and needs replaced.

Can a certified mechanic diagnose a cruise control problem?

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When did they start putting cruise control on cars?

Cruise control has been around since the late 1950s. There was a time when you could only find this convenient feature in a few model vehicles. Nowadays, it seems like virtually every model vehicle on the road has a cruise control feature.

Is there a problem with my cruise control?

Initially I was having problems with my cruise control intermittently not working. Some days it would work, other days it wouldn’t work at all.

Why does my cruise control turn off when I Touch the brake?

Brake lights? Yup, cruise controls have a switch to toggle them off when you touch the brake pedal, and many use the same switch as the brake lights. If one of the brake lights has failed, the cruise control thinks the brakes are on all the time and won’t come on. Same result if the switch is incorrectly adjusted or broken or jammed.

Why is the cruise control not working on my Ram 1500?

Same problem, it is the on/off switch problem on steering wheel….. Simply”flick” it with your finger lightly and it WILL work. There is a problem with the spring behind that lill switch and if u give it a quick flick, it will work.

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.