2001 Eclipse GT Cruise Control Problem
 

When i push in the button, the green "CRUISE" indicator turns on. But, when i try to set the cruise with the lever...nothing happens. I just bought the car (fully loaded) and would really like to have cruise as I have driven a 94 Dodge Shadow for 6 years with NO options. Any help would be appreciated.


BTW: I've searched forum for an answer!

RE: 2001 Eclipse GT Cruise Control Problem
 

Just a stupid question but when you hit the lever you are putting it to set and not resume, and also do you let go of the gas once you hit the lever. These are just to make sure its not something stupid. Like most problems are :D

RE: 2001 Eclipse GT Cruise Control Problem
 

Also if you even touch the brake or clutch it'll cut the cruise off. You may need to hold the set for a few seconds to get it to set (My mom's old caddy took a few seconds before it would set but my sentra does it in no time at all).

RE: 2001 Eclipse GT Cruise Control Problem
 

Check the vacuum hose at the cruise control actuator pump and at the cruise control diaphragm atop the throttle body. They can pop off quite easily.

Joel, CA

RE: 2001 Eclipse GT Cruise Control Problem
 

I didn't realize that the cruise was vaccuum controlled... I always thought it was purely electronic... Thus the reason I don't deal with cruise in my vehicles lol.

RE: 2001 Eclipse GT Cruise Control Problem
 

wow that is strange that its vaccuum. I thought it was purely electronic too.

RE: 2001 Eclipse GT Cruise Control Problem
 

Where is the actuator pump? Also, I don't see any hoses unplugged near the throttle body.

RE: 2001 Eclipse GT Cruise Control Problem
 

The actuator pump is built into the throttle body. The big huge brass looking bell is the vacuum actuator and you can follow that vacuum line all the way over to the far passenger side of the vehicle where your cruise control module is. I don't have a 4cyl on hand to take pictures but I can point you in the direction of the FSM if need be. Let me know!

how to check cruise control
 

My cruise control did not work so I did the following To check actuator located by the throttle body pull hose from pump suck air from hose if actuator moves it's good make sure suction is sustained if not you have a leak in your hoses I had a leak replaced hose cruise control works perfect