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Where do I find the wire for my cruise control?

Where do I find the wire for my cruise control?

The installation manual should provide you with the correct wire colors and location, if not click here or on the link at the bottom of this page. Most all vehicles today have what is known as a VSS ( Vehicle Speed Signal ) wire. This wire provides the signal the cruise control will monitor to maintain a constant speed.

What is the ultracruise cruise control installation manual?

FORM # 2784 Rev. A 07/95 THIS MANUAL, YOUR KIT AND YOU This Cruise Control Kit is a microprocessor based Cruise Control. It is designed for ease of installation and can be used with most cars, light trucks and vans. Carefully follow the installation procedures in this manual for best results.

How long does it take to install a cruise control in a car?

Vehicles with manual transmissions may add another 10 minutes to the job on average. There are usually only six electrical connections and only two mechanical connections to make when installing a cruise control into a gasoline (not diesel) powered vehicle with an automatic transmission as well as mounting the control arm and servo.

How many connections do you need for a cruise control?

There are usually only six electrical connections and only two mechanical connections to make when installing a cruise control into a gasoline (not diesel) powered vehicle with an automatic transmission as well as mounting the control arm and servo.

The installation manual should provide you with the correct wire colors and location, if not click here or on the link at the bottom of this page. Most all vehicles today have what is known as a VSS ( Vehicle Speed Signal ) wire. This wire provides the signal the cruise control will monitor to maintain a constant speed.

There are usually only six electrical connections and only two mechanical connections to make when installing a cruise control into a gasoline (not diesel) powered vehicle with an automatic transmission as well as mounting the control arm and servo.

Vehicles with manual transmissions may add another 10 minutes to the job on average. There are usually only six electrical connections and only two mechanical connections to make when installing a cruise control into a gasoline (not diesel) powered vehicle with an automatic transmission as well as mounting the control arm and servo.

FORM # 2784 Rev. A 07/95 THIS MANUAL, YOUR KIT AND YOU This Cruise Control Kit is a microprocessor based Cruise Control. It is designed for ease of installation and can be used with most cars, light trucks and vans. Carefully follow the installation procedures in this manual for best results.

Which is the easiest cruise control system to install?

The AP-900C is actually one of the easiest to install as it only requires connections to the CAN Bus and ignition systems making it one of the most popular DIY cruise control systems available.

How do you reset the odometer on a tach?

Pressing and holding the Trip/Reset button for more than 2 seconds while viewing either Trip display will reset the trip currently being displayed. The odometer cannot be reset. NOTE: The odometer on the speedometer portion of this instrument will show some mileage less than 5 miles (8km).

How does the electronic speedometer on a tach work?

The electronic speedometer in this instrument utilizes a single LCD to display odometer and two trip odometer mileages. Press the Trip/Reset button on the dial window to cycle between odometer, Trip 1, and Trip 2 displays on the LCD.

What’s the best way to secure a dash control box?

Double sided tape, hook and loop fasteners or screws in the two tabs on the case work fine for securing the control box under the dash.

How does the cruise control work on a manual transmission car?

On some vehicles with a manual transmission, this is the only wire the cruise control needs to monitor for it to work. But, if you set the cruise while in 4th gear, then disengage with the brake, then change to 5th gear and press the resume button, the vehicle will accelerate to a higher speed than before.

When does cruise control disengage from the engine?

Many times it is not needed for the cruise control to work. But it too, like the brake switch, provides a safety feature. If the engine RPM’s reach a certain rate (usually at or above 4000) the cruise control will disengage preventing any possible harm to the engine.

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Ruth Doyle