Description & Operation: Notes

Throttle plate position is controlled by vacuum-powered actuator assembly located in engine compartment. Valve assembly consists of a vacuum valve, vent valve and safety valve. See Fig 1 . See ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATIONS table. Based on inputs from system components, cruise control unit sends signals to solenoid-operated valves in valve assembly.

Speed cannot be set if vehicle speed is less than 25 MPH. Control unit disengages system if engine speed is 6000 RPM or greater, or if control unit receives a signal indicating one or more of following conditions exist:

Main Switch Is Turned Off
Brake Pedal Is Depressed
Transmission Is In Neutral (A/T)
Clutch Pedal Is Depressed (M/T)

Fig 1: Identifying Cruise Control Components

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ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATIONS ⁽¹⁾

Component

Location

Brakelight Switch

On Brake Pedal Bracket

Clutch Switch (M/T)

On Clutch Pedal Bracket

Control Unit

Behind Left Side Of Dash

Cruise Switch

On Steering Wheel

Main Switch

On Right Side Of Instrument Panel

Vehicle Speed Sensor

Part Of Speedometer Assembly

⁽¹⁾	See Fig 2 or Fig 3 .

Fig 2: Locating Cruise Control Components (Engine Compartment)

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Fig 3: Locating Cruise Control Components (Passenger Compartment)

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