My cruise control suddenly stopped working. One morning it just wouldn't work. Has this happened to anyone else? It seems like it should be some loose wire or disconnected hose or fuse...? anyone have any ideas or experience with this problem?

thanks
justin

My switch wasn't connected when they delivered the car to me. But that was it. Might want to try checking the fuse. Check the vacuum line to the cruise control unit, and check the switch on the dash.

You can always just take the cruise control out, only took me 10 minutes, but kinda defeats the purpose. (You need to take it out/relocate for turbo mod.)

Manual tranny?
Other than checking the fuse and vacuum hose, also check that the clutch pedal switch is working properly.

There is a plastic stopper covering a hole on the clutch pedal arm. If this plastic breaks or pops off, the switch that disengages the cruise when you press the clutch will always be on. The part is under $2.00.

Dennis

I had the same problem as you did Justin. One day, my cruise control did not work and previous to that, it was working perfectly.

My buddy at the dealership looked at it and discovered that the plastic stopper on the clutch pedal arm was broken and was in fact not there anymore. He replaced the stopper and it has been fine since then.

Like Dennis mentioned, I suggest you look at that, if you have not already done so - that should be the problem.

Muqeem

Oh, check your brake lights, read in another post that if your brakelights are out the cruise control wont work, not sure that this is true or not.

this refers to the brake light switch not operating which is true. If the brake light switch or clutch pedal switch has gone bad your cruise control will not operate.

jeremy

Yup, mine crapped out, too. Still under warranty, though.

Regarding the stopper and switch.
Wouldn't it make more sense not to have a hole in the clutch pedal arm in the first place? :confused:
Maybe just have the switch in direct contact with the pedal arm? Or would that not be good for the switch?

Dennis

I'm having the same problem (97 OBS). Can anybody give more detail or where to find the vacuum line that might be disconnected on a 2.2L? Would the plastic stopper on the clutch pedal be white plastic? I found it on my floormat the other day. I thought it was only a bumper stop for the pedal arm, so I ignored it. Any further description on where to look for the clutch pedal switch? Can I disengage this switch?

Do check your fuses, on the 97 OBS (and probably RS) the cruise control fuse is also for ABS. So, if your cruise is out, your ABS could be out too.

Thanks for the info everybody.

-OBS Fan

back from the dead, my cruise hasnt been working for 3 months (98 2.2), and the clutch pedal stopper thing was my problem. i stuck a small screw in the hole and all is well. that hole is the stupidest thing ever though. will be getting the right part on monday :banana:

thanks

I had the same problem as you did Justin. One day, my cruise control did not work and previous to that, it was working perfectly.

My buddy at the dealership looked at it and discovered that the plastic stopper on the clutch pedal arm was broken and was in fact not there anymore. He replaced the stopper and it has been fine since then.

Like Dennis mentioned, I suggest you look at that, if you have not already done so - that should be the problem.

Muqeem

Yep. It just happend to me too. I found the stopper laying on the floor right when the cruise control stopped working. I end up buying a carpet fastener. Now it works. :D

I have been searching for this answer for a long time!!! Will try the screw method and report back. I checked relays and cables. Count on a stupid screw/plug to break a cross-country essential component...:mad:

Put a wood screw in the hole, pointing toward the engine and called it good. Sure enough, cruise control works! I'm glad I was lazy and didn't pay someone a ton of money to do a "diagnostics check" on my cruise control. Thanks guys!

I have had to fix my switch twice before, but the cruise control has stopped working again and the switch does not seem to be the problem. Do you have a pic of the plug on the clutch arm?