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cruise corntrol on 88 town car


carbuff1991
06-08-2004, 07:07 PM
Hi! i am new here and at being a teen too :D
My grandmother's cruse control is acting up. sometimes it works sometimes not. Why is this???????????????????? If you could help me out on this one it would make me happy as a clam.










thanx,
tim

Towncar
06-09-2004, 01:29 AM
It should not engage under 40 mph. At 40 mph and above it should be fine.

carbuff1991
06-09-2004, 06:00 PM
it won't work at any speed now it has done it in the past . she has not tryed it under 50 mph.

ltdltc
06-09-2004, 06:02 PM
Well it should engage after about 25 mph when you hit Set Accel. I'm not sure how exaclty the cruise is set up on the 88s but it is a pain to fix and the simple solution is to use your foot.

carbuff1991
06-09-2004, 06:22 PM
thanx 4 your help but she said she would rather not have it than pay big$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ just to use the thing. WHY I DON'T KNOW!!!!!!







tim

Towncar
06-09-2004, 07:59 PM
Well then...
Your going to have to get the diagnostic procedures for the 1988. That will give you a logical step-by-step process, eliminating known good systems as you go.

I could copy you the 1996 version but that would be totally different.

You should eliminate as many suspects as possible before you dive in fully...
* Fuses not blown. Some need to be checked for current flow rather than visually.
* Wire Connectors not loose or corroded.
* Frayed wires in or near steering column (assuming the control is on the wheel or arm)
* Linkage from actuator canistor to fuel flow (carburator or injector system)
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carbuff1991
06-14-2004, 01:02 PM
hi i am glad that I got so much help i will stay 4ever:D

Towncar
06-14-2004, 05:44 PM
Please post back with your processes, results and any other questions you come across...

carbuff1991
06-25-2004, 04:07 PM
Ok!

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