How does cruise control work on a car?

How does cruise control work on a car?

When I try to engage it, the cruise control indication with stay on for a minute, and then it goes away. While that is happening, the cruise control on/off doesn’t work or respond. After the minute is up, the indication goes off and then the cruise control will work.

Why does my computer turn off cruise control?

Most of the time this is caused by a bad brake switch. If the switch is shorting out, then it will cause the computer to think that the brakes are being applied, which turns off the cruise control. If the switch is fine, then it may have a bad speed sensor or the cruise control switch itself is bad.

Is the remote starter controlled by the computer?

Module Reprogramming Modern vehicles are controlled almost exclusively by the vehicle’s computer. What that means to you is your remote starter probably used a data moduleas part of the installation.

How often does the cruise control go off?

While that is happening, the cruise control on/off doesn’t work or respond. After the minute is up, the indication goes off and then the cruise control will work. This happens about 25% of the time that I try to use cruise control. Any idea what could be causing this?

What should I do if my cruise control is not working?

Typically you turn the cruise control on and then use the steering wheel buttons to set the speed or to change speed up and down. Did you try reading the owners manual? 21 people found this helpful.

Where is the cruise control button on a Ram 1500?

having with other similar year RAM trucks. Typically you turn the cruise control on and then use the steering wheel buttons to set the speed or to change speed up and down. Did you try reading the owners manual? 11 people found this helpful. The button to turn the cruise on/off is on the steering wheel right next to the accel, set/decel buttons.

How does an adaptive cruise control system work?

Adaptive cruise control systems, sometimes called “smart” cruise, use radar or laser detection to maintain safe distances from vehicles ahead. Some adaptive cruise control systems merely reduce engine speed to maintain distance, but some of the newest adaptive cruise control systems can also engage the brakes to slow or stop the vehicle.

Can a brake light disengage cruise control?

Brake Light Switch – As cruise control is automatically cancelled by depressing the brake, some vehicles may disengage cruise control if it cannot detect the brake light switch. Brake Lights – In some systems, cruise control is disabled when a brake light is blown.