My wifes cruise control quit working and I can’t for the life of me get it going again. THe fuses are all OK,I t shows that it’s on, But it won’t set. Any ideas? 
September 22, 2011 at 11:22 am
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September 22, 2011 at 11:23 am #996531
Sorry….It’s a 2003 Lesabre.
September 22, 2011 at 11:23 am #996533Check for vacuum line leak Sir.
September 22, 2011 at 11:28 am #996534Chappy, knowing the year ,make and model may help us help you
It could be one of several things going on.. multi function switch bad,cruise module bad or bad vacuum line feeding the cruise, bad electrical connection,cable unhooked ……ect
September 22, 2011 at 11:45 am #996537Just get her a 3 brick cruz set. First brick fits over the pedal and does 55mph and second does 70mph and 3rd and final brick is a lead one so it should at least do 80.
check vacuum hoses
check to see if you have power going in and out of the switch. find a wiring diagram- use a test light.
check the Cruise Control Module for power.
just go to a junk yard and pick up a switch and a module. I would say the safe bet is the module went out of the switch is getting power and the light is on.
good luck
September 22, 2011 at 11:49 am #996538
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Any ideas?
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September 22, 2011 at 11:52 am #996540Since it shows on the dash this it is one, I would have to say that it’s the switch on the column that is bad. Had the exact same thing happen to mine last month.
September 22, 2011 at 12:30 pm #996551Might be a bad dick4 or a old henwiegh.
September 22, 2011 at 1:51 pm #996574Quote:
Since it shows on the dash this it is one, I would have to say that it’s the switch on the column that is bad. Had the exact same thing happen to mine last month.
I have replaced the module….Like I said, the light comes on on the steering wheel to tell me the system is on, But it should say “Cruise” on the instrument panel,but it will not keep the speed..
September 22, 2011 at 2:09 pm #996587If it is a henweigh how much is it?
September 22, 2011 at 2:17 pm #996594does it drop speed on her ? this totally sounds like a vacuum line.
September 22, 2011 at 2:59 pm #996609Quote:
does it drop speed on her ? this totally sounds like a vacuum line.
It doesn’t ever set the speed. I’ve been told it’s all mechanical and eletrical…No Vac. lines running to the unit. Also a good bet it’s the set switch on the steering wheel.
September 22, 2011 at 3:17 pm #996614On a 2003, I highly doubt they do not have a cruise servo…
September 22, 2011 at 3:25 pm #996617actually just checked ALLData… the servo is electronic as well. They list about 15 different things to probe check with a test light…. Oh boy !!!
September 22, 2011 at 3:59 pm #996624Quote:
actually just checked ALLData… the servo is electronic as well. They list about 15 different things to probe check with a test light…. Oh boy !!!
I just checked with the wife……….She said it can wait for now. She just got laid off. She’s a mortgage closing assistant and a closer. She’s open to all kinds of office jobs.
September 22, 2011 at 4:01 pm #996626All I see is a block of wires going into the module and a cable coming out and connects to the throttle “rocker”. Unless there is a vac from the steering wheel…..I don’t see one. I’m not a mechanic though.I have to book.
September 22, 2011 at 4:58 pm #996639Quote:
Also a good bet it’s the set switch on the steering wheel.
These are (or where) a common problem with the Lesabre. I want to say they are fairly inexpensive ($20?) but it has been awhile since I have worked in a GM parts department.
September 22, 2011 at 5:30 pm #996643The multifunction switch in the sterring column has a reputation for failing. So I was told when my 2001 Buick cruise control failed and it turned out to be that switch. Mechanic told me that exact trouble shooting was troublesome (ha ha). They replaced the module at the throttle linkage and when that did not change anything he said it is likely that multi-function switch. I was lucky enough to find a used one at a local junk yard for under $100. Was told the new switch runs $400 and seviceable used ones are scarce as hen teeth. A no brainer for me because with out cruise I am certain to get speeding tickets on the lightly traveled two lane highways I drive.
September 22, 2011 at 6:57 pm #996665I have a guy I can get parts from a totaled 2003 lesabre. Just wanna narrow it down so I’m not buying the whole car. Multi function switch is in the comumn?or on the steering wheel?
September 22, 2011 at 7:43 pm #996679Chappy is the check engine light on? If so it will not work while that light is on. Also the brake switch could be showing the brake pedal depressed(on) with out the brake lights being on or pedal being pushed…..just a few for thought!
September 22, 2011 at 8:05 pm #996685I’ll check it. Thanks
September 22, 2011 at 8:53 pm #996701yep I agree a vacummn leak.
September 22, 2011 at 9:36 pm #996712Quote:
yep I agree a vacummn leak.
There is no vac. to it……It’s all electronic.
September 22, 2011 at 10:10 pm #996722Old lady’s cruise control has been stuck since two weeks after the honeymoon ended. Ok, I’ll bite…What’s a Henwey?
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