Guest GrandPrixlover1 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 So I was driving down the road one day after about a few weeks of owning the car, and I tried to turn on the cruise control, and nothing happened. It worked before that, so I checked the fuse and it is still good. So I'm wondering if my control module is bad. I don't have the vacuum diaphram like my brothers car does, I have an electronic cruise control box. well I went to the dealer today to find out how much one was and.... $578.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I guess thats normal for it coming from the dealer. My question is this. #1: is this a part I have to get only from a dealership? #2: Are there any cheaper ones? and #3: could it be something else? And I know it's not really important for the running of the car, so it's not a dire emergency to get it fixed, I just want to get some opinions before I go off spending money I don't have. Note: I've already looked on several after market parts websites such as JCWhitney, and Autozone, etc..... I couldn't find anything. Any help would be great guys, THANKS!!! 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 junkyard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManicMechanic Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Or ebay... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-GM-CRUISE-CONTROL-UNIT-94-cutlass_W0QQitemZ180212292826QQihZ008QQcategoryZ33595QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89GP_SE Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Check all the wire in the signal stalk could be as simple as a broken wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrodolds Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 If it is a bad Cruise Control Module, I think I've got one at home. Let me know if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 I know 19Cutlass94 is selling one. Its in his F/S thread. Double check and make sure the cable is good and all that jazz. Is the cable the same length regardless of engine size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schurkey Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Both my '92 and my '93 had totally rotted vacuum hoses that connect to the module. No vacuum--the module thinks you're applying the brakes and so will not engage. Doing the repair "right" would mean replacing the vacuum hoses from the brake pedal switch all the way to the module. I used a steel tube and a couple of clamps as a splice, and replaced only the ~12 inches of hose closest to the module. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Both my '92 and my '93 had totally rotted vacuum hoses that connect to the module. No vacuum--the module thinks you're applying the brakes and so will not engage. Doing the repair "right" would mean replacing the vacuum hoses from the brake pedal switch all the way to the module. I used a steel tube and a couple of clamps as a splice, and replaced only the ~12 inches of hose closest to the module. You know 94-97 cars got electronic cruise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GrandPrixlover1 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 If it is a bad Cruise Control Module, I think I've got one at home. Let me know if you need it. How do I check and see if it is a bad one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 If it is a bad Cruise Control Module, I think I've got one at home. Let me know if you need it. How do I check and see if it is a bad one? Probably w/a multimeter, but I mean I doubt those go bad, but then again what else is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GrandPrixlover1 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 If it is a bad Cruise Control Module, I think I've got one at home. Let me know if you need it. How do I check and see if it is a bad one? Probably w/a multimeter, but I mean I doubt those go bad, but then again what else is there? My Grandpa should have one of those he's an electrician. If I do need one, how much would you sell it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 If it is a bad Cruise Control Module, I think I've got one at home. Let me know if you need it. How do I check and see if it is a bad one? Probably w/a multimeter, but I mean I doubt those go bad, but then again what else is there? My Grandpa should have one of those he's an electrician. If I do need one, how much would you sell it for? Sell what for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 pretty sure he means the cruise module, Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Ive got one for sale. Comes with the cable and everything. cable is in good shape. Another thing to check is the stalk on the steering column. Make sure thats working as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GrandPrixlover1 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Ive got one for sale. Comes with the cable and everything. cable is in good shape. Another thing to check is the stalk on the steering column. Make sure thats working as well. How much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89GP_SE Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Ive got one for sale. Comes with the cable and everything. cable is in good shape. Another thing to check is the stalk on the steering column. Make sure thats working as well. 10 - 15 bucks at a "you pull it" auto wreckers, probably 100 - 150 brand new How much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManicMechanic Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Free if you pocket it...lol I have a known good turn signal stalk from my 1994 Cutlass...I only replaced it because I bought a NOS one off ebay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GrandPrixlover1 Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Good news about the cruise control guys, it decided it wanted to work again. Which is good cause now I don't have to go out and buy one, but now I have to check for a loose connection somewhere. Which is still better than getting a new one. YEAH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EviLette Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Both my '92 and my '93 had totally rotted vacuum hoses that connect to the module. No vacuum--the module thinks you're applying the brakes and so will not engage. Heh, rotted vacuum hose. YEP! I have that going on under my hood. But, and I know this sounds lame, but I found (at least on my finicky car) that if you try to engage it enough times... it works. No clue why, but ive always got my cruise to work... eventually... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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