Cruise control light keep flashing whats up with that

jetblue2004 · 11-19-2008, 05:40 PM

My cruise control light keeping flashing until i reset ecu ,what could be the problem any ideas ?

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ryan_13 · 11-19-2008, 05:41 PM

do you have a catless exhaust?

Jncominco2 · 11-19-2008, 06:14 PM

filling out your profile would help
ive heard that some cars with the cruise controls (all the controls) on the steering column/steering wheel have been known to wear out and sag/cause problems
ex is a 04 sti
again, fill out your profile

jetblue2004 · 11-20-2008, 05:34 PM

it has a 3inch perrin turbo back exaust

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryan_13

do you have a catless exhaust?

jetblue2004 · 11-20-2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jncominco2

filling out your profile would help
ive heard that some cars with the cruise controls (all the controls) on the steering column/steering wheel have been known to wear out and sag/cause problems
ex is a 04 sti
again, fill out your profile

thats what i thought to but when i reset the ecu it doesn't flash until i start hitting the gas pedal hard.

munkis · 11-20-2008, 05:49 PM

maybe you should get the codes checked before you reset the ECU

jetblue2004 · 11-20-2008, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by munkis

maybe you should get the codes checked before you reset the ECU

dont have a factory ecu can i still chk the codes with the aftermarket ecu the same?

drdabbles · 11-21-2008, 10:36 AM

Yes. For future reference, when something on the dash starts flashing (there are TONS of threads on here with the exact title as yours...a simple search would have answered your question instantly), get your codes read. It can be something simple like the O2 sensor is reading something strange, or it could be your cams not advancing...as it was in my case. Driving around with something wrong CAN do serious harm, and if you car is new enough to be covered by a warranty, SOA can tell you to stuff it. They probably wont, but they certainly could.

Engmus · 11-21-2008, 01:08 PM

Jetblue2004.

You filled in 2004 Subaru WRX.

Please list Mileage and ALL mods pertaining to ECU Tuning, Power, and Drive-train. Suspension, cosmetic and audio modifications shouldn't be causing this kind of issue.

With that information we can better diagnose your issue.

You say it happens when you "hit the gas hard" do you have a tune? How long has this been happening? Did it happen before a certain modification? What ECU do you have? You said it was different?

Did you mean aftermarket ECU, or aftermarket tune?

Thanks

jetblue2004 · 11-21-2008, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Engmus

Jetblue2004.

You filled in 2004 Subaru WRX.

Please list Mileage and ALL mods pertaining to ECU Tuning, Power, and Drive-train. Suspension, cosmetic and audio modifications shouldn't be causing this kind of issue.

With that information we can better diagnose your issue.

You say it happens when you "hit the gas hard" do you have a tune? How long has this been happening? Did it happen before a certain modification? What ECU do you have? You said it was different?

Did you mean aftermarket ECU, or aftermarket tune?

Thanks

i have a turboxs ecu and perrin intake and 3inch exaust and turboxs boost controller and if i reset the ecu by diconnecting the battery for a min it will go away until start hitting the gas hard and building boost.

Engmus · 11-22-2008, 11:50 AM

^That could be alot of things, based off that maybe you are hitting fuel cut.

Does your car suddenly "Lurch" like you've hit a imaginary wall?

Did you get tuned or just kind of throw everything together and hope for the best?

I have a feeling you are in need of a tune.

sidewayz · 11-22-2008, 03:49 PM

you don't have an aftermarket ecu. You still have a factory one with a piggyback controller ontop. like Engmus said, read the codes... get a tune

cky211 · 10-09-2010, 10:49 PM

flashing cruise control with no CEL I searched & searched on this anybody have info?

urotsukidoji · 11-22-2010, 08:49 AM

having similar issues with my '04 STi. Flashing cruise, imaginary wall, CEL... mental drain. Had a new 02 sensor installed, no luck. Had tune-up a month ago so i doubt its the plugs but maybe the pack or distributor. Trying to get it to TurboTime.

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Engmus Scooby Specialist Member#: 115645 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: South-East PA	Jetblue2004. You filled in 2004 Subaru WRX. Please list Mileage and ALL mods pertaining to ECU Tuning, Power, and Drive-train. Suspension, cosmetic and audio modifications shouldn't be causing this kind of issue. With that information we can better diagnose your issue. You say it happens when you "hit the gas hard" do you have a tune? How long has this been happening? Did it happen before a certain modification? What ECU do you have? You said it was different? Did you mean aftermarket ECU, or aftermarket tune? Thanks

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Engmus Scooby Specialist Member#: 115645 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: South-East PA	^That could be alot of things, based off that maybe you are hitting fuel cut. Does your car suddenly "Lurch" like you've hit a imaginary wall? Did you get tuned or just kind of throw everything together and hope for the best? I have a feeling you are in need of a tune.

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