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steppside69 · 02-12-2010, 11:03 PM

Hi All,
I just bought a 2006 Chevy Z71 1/2 ton, And driving todat I tried to use the cruise control and nothing! Wipers work so I dont think it is in the arm. I was wondering if there was possibly a blown fuse or some easy fix????
As always Thanks for the Help, Eric

**bwood** · 02-13-2010, 12:07 AM

A fuse may be possible, check to see if the brake lights are staying on, this would keep it from setting. Also, check to make sure the module is plugged in under the hood and the cable is connected to the throttle body. It could still be the arm, the wires for the cruise could still be broken inside.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-13-2010, 04:59 AM

Don't get upset with me, but just to be sure...

You have to move the "slider" to the middle to turn the cruise "on," then you have to push in the button on the end of the stalk (you stick your finger in it) to set your speed. You can "coast" by pushing that button in, or "accelerate" by pushing the slider to the right, it will automatically return to center when you let go of it. Moving the slider to the left turns it off.

Again... not sure if you're familiar with GM's cruise control... my wife's corolla is way different than my truck. If you knew everything I posted, please don't take offense.

For troubleshooting... is the green light that says "cruise" coming on in the dash when you try to use it?

chevysbest92 · 02-16-2010, 06:38 PM

theres a coast function? lol, i wish there was resume

67ChevyRedneck · 02-16-2010, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevysbest92

theres a coast function? lol, i wish there was resume

There is. When you hit the brakes, the CC "stops." Push the slider to the right and let go, it will "resume" your previous setting. You can't move it to the left, that shuts it off then you have to reset it. Try to be at about your old speed before you "resume", if not, the truck will drop to 3rd and "floor it" to catch up to your old speed.

I have thousands of highway miles on my truck from SC to NY, and I drove from SC to GA at least 1 maybe 2 weekends a month for 4 years, I'm a CC veteran

chevysbest92 · 02-16-2010, 08:52 PM

holy crap, i never knew this, i drive highway all the time, and i always hated rush hour, i deff gotta try this, thanks 67chev

02-12-2010, 11:03 PM	#1
steppside69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rossford,Ohio Posts: 291	cruise control Hi All, I just bought a 2006 Chevy Z71 1/2 ton, And driving todat I tried to use the cruise control and nothing! Wipers work so I dont think it is in the arm. I was wondering if there was possibly a blown fuse or some easy fix???? As always Thanks for the Help, Eric __________________ 69 chevy stepside (project) 2006 Silverado Z71 Ext. cab 2005 Saturn VUE (wifes dd)

02-13-2010, 12:07 AM	#2
bwood Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 1,919	Re: cruise control A fuse may be possible, check to see if the brake lights are staying on, this would keep it from setting. Also, check to make sure the module is plugged in under the hood and the cable is connected to the throttle body. It could still be the arm, the wires for the cruise could still be broken inside. __________________ 1998 GMC Sierra SLE 1/2 ton 2WD 305 Vortec -Gibson Stainless Cat Back Swept Side -SS Wheels 2005 Honda CRF250R 2006 Honda CRF150F

02-13-2010, 04:59 AM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: cruise control Don't get upset with me, but just to be sure... You have to move the "slider" to the middle to turn the cruise "on," then you have to push in the button on the end of the stalk (you stick your finger in it) to set your speed. You can "coast" by pushing that button in, or "accelerate" by pushing the slider to the right, it will automatically return to center when you let go of it. Moving the slider to the left turns it off. Again... not sure if you're familiar with GM's cruise control... my wife's corolla is way different than my truck. If you knew everything I posted, please don't take offense. For troubleshooting... is the green light that says "cruise" coming on in the dash when you try to use it? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 02-13-2010 at 05:02 AM.

02-16-2010, 06:38 PM	#4
chevysbest92 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Springville NY Posts: 110	Re: cruise control theres a coast function? lol, i wish there was resume __________________ I wouldnt have it any other way...CHEVROLET! ALL throttle, NO bottle!!! Theres NO replacement for displacement Current Rides 2006 Silverado1966 Chevy c101972 Chevy Nova Previous Rides 2003 Silverado 1992 Silverado Last edited by chevysbest92; 02-16-2010 at 06:39 PM.

02-16-2010, 08:52 PM	#6
chevysbest92 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Springville NY Posts: 110	Re: cruise control holy crap, i never knew this, i drive highway all the time, and i always hated rush hour, i deff gotta try this, thanks 67chev __________________ I wouldnt have it any other way...CHEVROLET! ALL throttle, NO bottle!!! Theres NO replacement for displacement Current Rides 2006 Silverado1966 Chevy c101972 Chevy Nova Previous Rides 2003 Silverado 1992 Silverado



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