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retiredhfd
Explorer
Apr 10, 2014

Cruise control will not de-activate when hitting brake pedal

The cruise control on my 2003 Fleetwood DP will not de-activate when I hit the brake pedal. Scared the hell out of me the first time it happened (in a curve). I have lifted the pedal and checked for trash and there was not any. Could it be a fuse issue or is there a switch that may need replacing? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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  • the_bear_II's avatar
    the_bear_II
    Explorer
    Apr 10, 2014
    The brake light switch is either defective or not adjusted properly. I've had brake light switches on two different vehicles vibrate loose and weren't making the proper contact with the brake pedal. I've also had a switch go bad.
  • tmmar's avatar
    tmmar
    Explorer
    Apr 10, 2014
    I had the same problem and it turned out to be a short. Don't know where it was because it was fixed by Freightliner while under warranty.
  • BB_TX's avatar
    BB_TX
    Nomad
    Apr 10, 2014
    Whatever it is, don't use the cruise. And get it fixed as soon as possible.
  • jwoods61us's avatar
    jwoods61us
    Explorer
    Apr 10, 2014
    rgatijnet1 wrote:
    Do your brake lights work? If not, then the problem is probably in the brake light circuit, not the cruise control.


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  • powderman426's avatar
    powderman426
    Explorer
    Apr 10, 2014
    I can't imagine how that could happen. Sounds like a computer problem. I remember years ago I was going down the road with cruise on and the speedometer cable broke which because it thought it was slowing down, it accelerated full tilt until i hit the brake. I would get it to a dealer.
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Apr 10, 2014
    Do your brake lights work? If not, then the problem is probably in the brake light circuit, not the cruise control.

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