Cruise control problem
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Cruise control problem
Hi guys,
My cruise control suddenly decided not to work, I was trying to look for a fuse for it, but didn't have any luck with that.
Any ideas?
-Joseph..
My cruise control suddenly decided not to work, I was trying to look for a fuse for it, but didn't have any luck with that.
Any ideas?
-Joseph..
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Yes.. One tire of mine blew out on the freeway a week ago, and the spare is on there right now, but the cruise control has worked since the spare has been on, so unless there is a delay factor, it doesn't seem to be the problem.
But then, i do not oppose to trying anything to get it to work..
But then, i do not oppose to trying anything to get it to work..
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Yes.. One tire of mine blew out on the freeway a week ago, and the spare is on there right now, but the cruise control has worked since the spare has been on, so unless there is a delay factor, it doesn't seem to be the problem.
But then, i do not oppose to trying anything to get it to work..
But then, i do not oppose to trying anything to get it to work..
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I had a quick look at my fuse boxes, and there doesn't seem to be a particular fuse that directly controls the cruise control, perhaps i'll let it ride out for a few days and see what happens.
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I'm a broke grad student with a 97 C280 and the cruise control doesn't work between 65 and 95 mph. All tires are used, so different brands and different tread patterns, but all are same correct size. So, I have to spend nearly half the value of the car on a new set of tires to fix this issue?
I did read elsewhere that the 3rd brake light bulb being bad might have been the issue and I did manage to fix the fixture with some soldering and a new bulb.
Also, if I manage to incrementally go up with the cruise cotrol stock from 65 to about 67 it will take untill the road gets a little bumpy and then it fails again. But no amount of bumps will disrupt the cruise control if I'm going -65 or 95+.
I did read elsewhere that the 3rd brake light bulb being bad might have been the issue and I did manage to fix the fixture with some soldering and a new bulb.
Also, if I manage to incrementally go up with the cruise cotrol stock from 65 to about 67 it will take untill the road gets a little bumpy and then it fails again. But no amount of bumps will disrupt the cruise control if I'm going -65 or 95+.
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Have you checked the brake switch just behind the brake pedal? If I recall correctly (it was several years ago...) the BAS alarm light was on and I think the CC did not engage. It was a faulty brake switch which caused the problem. Changed it (not expensive) and all the problems disappeared.
On the other hand, if you say your 4 wheels have 4 different tyres and in different states of wear, that could also be the cause of the problem
PS Your post is on the C36/C43 AMG page. You could find more replies if you post on the generic W202 page: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w202-27/
On the other hand, if you say your 4 wheels have 4 different tyres and in different states of wear, that could also be the cause of the problem
PS Your post is on the C36/C43 AMG page. You could find more replies if you post on the generic W202 page: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w202-27/
Last edited by DRBC43AMG; Nov 24, 2018 at 04:43 AM. Reason: Added PS
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Thank you @DRBC43AMG
Do you mean brake light switch? If so, it's a sub $15 dollar part so I'm happy to give it a shot but I don't have any of the symptoms listed here http://www.mercedesmedic.com/how-to-brake-light-stop-switch-benz/
PS: I'm sorry I didn't know there was a separate thread for AMG 202s. Thanks for letting me know.
Do you mean brake light switch? If so, it's a sub $15 dollar part so I'm happy to give it a shot but I don't have any of the symptoms listed here http://www.mercedesmedic.com/how-to-brake-light-stop-switch-benz/
PS: I'm sorry I didn't know there was a separate thread for AMG 202s. Thanks for letting me know.
