Common questions

How do I Set my cruise control to high idle?

How do I Set my cruise control to high idle?

Start engine, set park brake, cruise control on, and push the set button on cruise control. This should ramp it up to high idle no matter what the temp. As far as I know, the high idle doesn’t need to be enabled by the dealer. I tried mine the day I bought the truck and it worked fine.

What are the problems with a cruise control system?

by Paul Vaughn. The most common problem with cruise control systems is failure to engage and failure to maintain a set speed. Depending on the year and model of the vehicle, special tools such as a volt meter and vacuum tester may be needed for diagnosing the problem.

Why is my idle control not working on my car?

If the idle has not changed at all, it’s likely because your idle control motor has not been functioning. If the idle control motor was working, disconnecting it should have created a difference in the engine’s idle. This test confirms there’s an issue with the idle control motor, but not what the issue may be.

How can I increase idle speed in a Chrysler?

If the resistance is outside that range, the idle control motor needs to be replaced. Use a bidirectional scan tool to increase idle speed in a Chrysler. Connect a bidirectional scan tool to the same OBD port you would plug a code scanner into. Use the command in the scan tool to increase the engine’s idle.

Why does my GMC Sierra 1500 cruise control not work?

Cruise control does not work properly,when descending down a hill,the truck picks up speed,there is no hold back,it just like it free wheels. See all problems of the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 . Cruise control does not hold back in down hill decent,it just free wheels, set at 45 mph,it will go to 60 or faster until you put on the brakes.

Start engine, set park brake, cruise control on, and push the set button on cruise control. This should ramp it up to high idle no matter what the temp. As far as I know, the high idle doesn’t need to be enabled by the dealer. I tried mine the day I bought the truck and it worked fine.

Why does my cruise control not work when I press the button?

If you notice that your cruise control does not engage when you press the button, contact a mechanic so they can inspect the vehicle and determine why the cruise control is not working. It may be due to faulty transmission speed sensors.

How do you turn off cruise control on a Chevy Silverado?

This action signals the cruise control module (or powertrain control module) to monitor the speed sensor and actuate the throttle as necessary. To turn cruise control off, the driver can either select “off” on the switch or close the stoplamp switch on the brake pedal assembly.

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Ruth Doyle