Cruise Control Not coming on!

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9095240SXDUCK
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Cruise Control Not coming on! OkI just brought this 89 S13 240SX Hatch SE with C/C. I read on the owners book that it can be set from 30-90MPH. I try to turn it on and off at around 65MPH No green light on dash when I try to set it, but the botton on the left does light up and say on. I can;t find the Fues or relay for it anywhere. Please help me out!

So what I am trying to say is when I push the Cruise Control On botton the ON light Lights up but when I try to set it with the steering botton nothing happens. No green light on dash or anything saying it is totally on. But the On botton on the left under the vents is still lights up Green (ON).

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NISTECH
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your talking in circles but I think I understand what your saying. there are 2 switches attached to your brake pedal assembly. one is your brake light switch the other is your ASCD cut switch make sure that the switch is closed when the pedal is released and open when it is pressed. To determine which pne it is take a paper clip and unplug one of them and jump the paper clip in the harness connector. if the brake lights light up its the other switch, if they dont light up its that switch thats for the ASCD (cruise control) When you figure out which switch it is use an ohm meter and probe the pins in the switch with the pedal released it should have continuity. With the pedal pushed it should NOT have continuity. If this switch tests ok you now need to do the same test on the one on your clutch pedal. There will be only one switch in that same location on the clutch pedal. I suspect one of those 2 switches is open when both pedals are up. if you find that the case try adjusting them into the pedal abit. The barrels ob both switches should almost be in contact with the rubber pad on the pedals when the pedals are up. if the adjustment does not work replace which ever switch is open.

Be warned though this is not an easy test to do as the space down there is very restricted so it may take a bit of creativity to get your test probes on the pins.

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Thanks NISTECHI will try this on monday my day off.But also my clutch has about a inch to 1 1/2 inch of free play when ever I push it down it always about a inch to 1 1/2 inch from the top so I pull it back with my toes. Would the free play hurt the C/C?

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yes it will if the pedal is not fully returning that is why your cruise is not working. To test that go drive the car get to a steady speed and pull up on the pedal with your toe and try to set the cruise. if it comes on you found your problem


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