Cruise Control
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Cruise Control
Anyone else had any issues with their cruise control. I have now had the cruise control go "Inoperative" on me three times. It happens when I use the stalk to slow down to a different speed. If I use the brake and re-engage it at the slower speed there does not appear to be any problems. The only way to get it to work again is to turn off the car and restart it. Thanks in advance.......
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Anyone else had any issues with their cruise control. I have now had the cruise control go "Inoperative" on me three times. It happens when I use the stalk to slow down to a different speed. If I use the brake and re-engage it at the slower speed there does not appear to be any problems. The only way to get it to work again is to turn off the car and restart it. Thanks in advance.......
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Does it reengage properly if you disengage it by pushing the stalk forward (towards the dash) instead of using the brake. You should be able to engage the old speed by pulling toward you (away from the dash) or engage a new speed by pushing up - toward the windshield.
If it is still under warranty, get the dealer to look at it and look for intermittent contact somewhere in the switch. Even if they find nothing you will have gone on record (and in the M-B database) in case the issue reappears in a more serious form.
If it is still under warranty, get the dealer to look at it and look for intermittent contact somewhere in the switch. Even if they find nothing you will have gone on record (and in the M-B database) in case the issue reappears in a more serious form.
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Does it reengage properly if you disengage it by pushing the stalk forward (towards the dash) instead of using the brake. You should be able to engage the old speed by pulling toward you (away from the dash) or engage a new speed by pushing up - toward the windshield.
If it is still under warranty, get the dealer to look at it and look for intermittent contact somewhere in the switch. Even if they find nothing you will have gone on record (and in the M-B database) in case the issue reappears in a more serious form.
If it is still under warranty, get the dealer to look at it and look for intermittent contact somewhere in the switch. Even if they find nothing you will have gone on record (and in the M-B database) in case the issue reappears in a more serious form.
I am definitely getting it looked at. It's a real PITA when it goes out on long drives.
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That is weird, Jeff. I had my Distronic, ABS, DSR, EPS, etc. all go inactive at once when we had a decent earthquake here in SoCal. Apparently, one of the speed sensors (I think) went bad and broke it all.
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I have had this problem, but I was told by my dealer it was due to slippery roads. If your ESP engages it apparantly turns off your cruise control as a safety mechanism. I have to say I haven't noticed it recently, but did have this happen before.
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Jim and STP thanks for the input. My problems have happened when the roads were dry and riding on all four main tires. It almost seems like some wires are getting bunched up in the steering column when you lower the stalk. Hopefully the dealer will fix it and not tell me they cannot duplicate the problem like they usually do.
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