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Old 12-13-2017, 05:00 PM   #1
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4 wire cruise switch

I need the function for the 4 wires in the early GM cruise switch. I've got everything else lined up, but I need to verify which wire does which function for the yellow, red, green, and brown wires for this lever. In some old posts, I've seen switches that have a blue wire instead of brown. Anyone?
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Old 12-13-2017, 10:28 PM   #2
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Re: 4 wire cruise switch

Are you sure it's a factory switch? Factory switches don't have a brown wire, but many aftermarket ones do. What are you hooking this up to?
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I need the function for the 4 wires in the early GM cruise switch. I've got everything else lined up, but I need to verify which wire does which function for the yellow, red, green, and brown wires for this lever. In some old posts, I've seen switches that have a blue wire instead of brown. Anyone?
I went through the same thing. Go to the wreckers and grab the turn signal handle (with cruise). Take this handle apart and remove the cruise switch. It is identical to the 3 wire switch that was used on our Blazers, except it is 4 wire, and will fit perfectly in the old handle.

This is the style of handle you're looking for--->
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Re: 4 wire cruise switch

Check this link. It shows the cruise switch I'm talking about; http://chevythunder.com/fuel%20injec...ntrl%20pg2.htm

EDIT; I misread your question and though you had the old 3-wire. Never mind !!! :-)

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Old 12-14-2017, 12:07 PM   #5
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Re: 4 wire cruise switch

ls1nova71, yes, it's an aftermarket switch. Its going in my Jimmy, which has a 6.0 LS motor and it's DBW. I've got my TAC wires set aside, but just don't know what the function is for the switch wires.
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Old 12-14-2017, 12:22 PM   #7
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This is my switch:

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Re: 4 wire cruise switch

This should have the info you seek.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=cruise+dbw
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Re: 4 wire cruise switch

This is the schematic I used when I did my 5.3 swap.

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This is the schematic I used when I did my 5.3 swap.

Are you using a factory switch or a dash mounted one?
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Old 12-15-2017, 12:04 PM   #11
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Are you using a factory switch or a dash mounted one?
I'm using an original Blazer turn signal handle with a late model 4 wire switch installed into it. It's wired directly to the TAC module.

The schematic of the switch I posted was to show the OP the colors of the wires and their function .

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I'm using an original Blazer turn signal handle with a late model 4 wire switch installed into it. It's wired directly to the TAC module.
When you say "factory Blazer", you mean '81-83, not '72, correct? I assume you have one that looks like this.
This is a factory 4 wire switch that was used in the later trucks beforr they went to column mounted dimmer switch columns. It's the only NOS one I have ever had, and before anyone asks, no, it's not for sale.
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When you say "factory Blazer", you mean '81-83, not '72, correct? I assume you have one that looks like this.
This is a factory 4 wire switch that was used in the later trucks beforr they went to column mounted dimmer switch columns. It's the only NOS one I have ever had, and before anyone asks, no, it's not for sale.
Yup, that's the same switch. Not sure what year it is, but it was a factory 3 wire switch, and was under the impression it was an original 67-72 piece (not that it matters). I removed the guts and swapped out the internals for late model 4 wire.
Again, the wiring schematic I posted of the 4-wire switch above with CORRECT colors was for the OP to have something to reference to when checking his aftermarket one. Most aftermarket companies use GM wiring colors as standard, and chances are pretty good that his aftermarket switch will work perfectly without the need of relays (assuming his switch is normally open)
A quick check with an Ohm meter will answer this question.
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When you say "factory Blazer", you mean '81-83, not '72, correct? I assume you have one that looks like this.
This is a factory 4 wire switch that was used in the later trucks beforr they went to column mounted dimmer switch columns. It's the only NOS one I have ever had, and before anyone asks, no, it's not for sale.
I don't want to hijack...but I have that same factory switch...
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my LS1 (2002 F body) is DBC and I have the cruise module from the car
is there a link that shows wiring the cruise module to the pcm?
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It's aftermarket
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It's aftermarket
I know, but the schematic I posted has the same color wires and shows what each wire does. 5 minutes with a multimeter and you'll figure out how to wire it up.
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I know, but the schematic I posted has the same color wires and shows what each wire does. 5 minutes with a multimeter and you'll figure out how to wire it up.
Thanks man!
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Re: 4 wire cruise switch

It appears that some people had to use the relays and some didn't. Are the relays just if you're running LED brake lights?
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It appears that some people had to use the relays and some didn't. Are the relays just if you're running LED brake lights?
The relays are for when you're using an aftermarket switch. If you're using a factory switch they are normally open switches, but aftermarket switches are normally closed, so the relays are used to reverse the switches. You will need them to use the switch you have, just wire it like the way it shows in the link I provided.
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My first attempt at wiring the cruise up worked like a charm. Very awesome to have cruise in a 45 year old truck! Thanks fellas. Y'all's instructions were perfect!
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My first attempt at wiring the cruise up worked like a charm. Very awesome to have cruise in a 45 year old truck! Thanks fellas. Y'all's instructions were perfect!
Awesome !! Glad to hear.
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My first attempt at wiring the cruise up worked like a charm. Very awesome to have cruise in a 45 year old truck! Thanks fellas. Y'all's instructions were perfect!
So which diagram did you use to wire it?
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Hi All, really nice to see so much info but apparently my steering column is different.. It's a tilt but when I looked at the turn signal to pull it out, it does not have the set screw that I see in the pics posted, mine screws in...? Does that mean there is no way I can get my mine to work with cruise control for my 5.3 Vortech…? I sure hope I don't have to look for another steering column...
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Can you post a pic of what you have? If it's a GM column it should work.
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