Cruise control doesn't work

firemancfd1999 · 02-19-2007, 10:30 PM

Any ideas of what the problem may be? Are there some common things to check? Fuses? Also what is an optimal RPM for cruising at highway speeds, (say 65 mph) for maximum fuel economy. My truck is running at about 1750 RPM. I just picked the truck up a couple of days ago and I'm pretty new to all this diesel stuff. Thanks

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1993 W250, 5 speed manual, stock everything (My first diesel)

Falcon1 · 02-20-2007, 12:21 PM

Mine is the clock spring. I over steared it one time and head a tiny snap. Cost at a dealer is around 180.00 for a new one. just don't want to spend that kinda money on it right now got better things to spend it on like a new stearing shaft this is the last time I rebuild the factory POS.:fist:

Greg

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93 excab 4x4 LE
Automatic, 4" exaust, HX-35-16cm non WG, 366 spring, DDP Fuel Pin, DDP Stage III's, 2 Full turn on the fuel screw, ASA Intake System, KDP Killed, DiPricol Boost, Pyro gauges

firemancfd1999 · 02-20-2007, 12:45 PM

Thanks Greg I'll check it out.

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1993 W250, 5 speed manual, stock everything (My first diesel)

firemancfd1999 · 02-20-2007, 01:49 PM

Did anything else stop working? ie horn, signal lights?

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1993 W250, 5 speed manual, stock everything (My first diesel)

Dustin · 02-20-2007, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcon1

Mine is the clock spring. I over steared it one time and head a tiny snap. Cost at a dealer is around 180.00 for a new one. just don't want to spend that kinda money on it right now got better things to spend it on like a new stearing shaft this is the last time I rebuild the factory POS.:fist:

Greg

Where is the clock spring?

firemancfd1999 · 02-20-2007, 05:41 PM

I believe it is in the steering column. I checked the fuse and it ok. I'll have to get into the steering column to see whats going on in there I guess. My horn and hazards and turn signals all work fine, just the cruise is screwed.

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1993 W250, 5 speed manual, stock everything (My first diesel)

ez_lle71 · 02-21-2007, 11:42 PM

my cruise don't work either. the dealer that i bought it from said the clock spring was broke too. so that must be the problem. anybody have a pic on repairing this problem? thanks
ez

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Falcon1 · 02-22-2007, 10:55 AM

You have to pull the steering wheel to fix the clock spring. I have never done it but it shouldn't be that bad of a job if you have the right tools. I just spent the money for my clock spring on a new steering shaft. Got to start saving again, oh wait that stans 4" down pipe looks good maybe that will be next. Looks like the old clock spring is on the back burner again.

Greg

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93 excab 4x4 LE
Automatic, 4" exaust, HX-35-16cm non WG, 366 spring, DDP Fuel Pin, DDP Stage III's, 2 Full turn on the fuel screw, ASA Intake System, KDP Killed, DiPricol Boost, Pyro gauges

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firemancfd1999 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts firemancfd1999's Truck Pics	Cruise control doesn't work Any ideas of what the problem may be? Are there some common things to check? Fuses? Also what is an optimal RPM for cruising at highway speeds, (say 65 mph) for maximum fuel economy. My truck is running at about 1750 RPM. I just picked the truck up a couple of days ago and I'm pretty new to all this diesel stuff. Thanks __________________ 1993 W250, 5 speed manual, stock everything (My first diesel)

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02-20-2007, 12:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Falcon1 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Washington the State Posts: 128 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Falcon1's Truck Pics	Mine is the clock spring. I over steared it one time and head a tiny snap. Cost at a dealer is around 180.00 for a new one. just don't want to spend that kinda money on it right now got better things to spend it on like a new stearing shaft this is the last time I rebuild the factory POS.:fist: Greg __________________ 93 excab 4x4 LE Automatic, 4" exaust, HX-35-16cm non WG, 366 spring, DDP Fuel Pin, DDP Stage III's, 2 Full turn on the fuel screw, ASA Intake System, KDP Killed, DiPricol Boost, Pyro gauges

02-20-2007, 12:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
firemancfd1999 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts firemancfd1999's Truck Pics	Thanks Greg I'll check it out. __________________ 1993 W250, 5 speed manual, stock everything (My first diesel)

02-20-2007, 01:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
firemancfd1999 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts firemancfd1999's Truck Pics	Did anything else stop working? ie horn, signal lights? __________________ 1993 W250, 5 speed manual, stock everything (My first diesel)

02-20-2007, 05:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
firemancfd1999 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts firemancfd1999's Truck Pics	I believe it is in the steering column. I checked the fuse and it ok. I'll have to get into the steering column to see whats going on in there I guess. My horn and hazards and turn signals all work fine, just the cruise is screwed. __________________ 1993 W250, 5 speed manual, stock everything (My first diesel)

02-21-2007, 11:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
ez_lle71 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Geary co. Kansas Posts: 205 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts ez_lle71's Truck Pics	my cruise don't work either. the dealer that i bought it from said the clock spring was broke too. so that must be the problem. anybody have a pic on repairing this problem? thanks ez __________________ 92'D250,stdcb,5spd,KDP killed,BHAF&Intake,Isspro pyro&boost,5"chrome turnout stack,Turned up pump,HX-35,2nd gen chrome rims 04.5'Ram2500,stdcb,4x4,6spd,amsoil4510,no muff,alum fltbd

02-22-2007, 10:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
Falcon1 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Washington the State Posts: 128 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Falcon1's Truck Pics	You have to pull the steering wheel to fix the clock spring. I have never done it but it shouldn't be that bad of a job if you have the right tools. I just spent the money for my clock spring on a new steering shaft. Got to start saving again, oh wait that stans 4" down pipe looks good maybe that will be next. Looks like the old clock spring is on the back burner again. Greg __________________ 93 excab 4x4 LE Automatic, 4" exaust, HX-35-16cm non WG, 366 spring, DDP Fuel Pin, DDP Stage III's, 2 Full turn on the fuel screw, ASA Intake System, KDP Killed, DiPricol Boost, Pyro gauges