Both problems are almost certainly in the switch itself, which is right
inside the turn signal knob on the end of the wand, as you probably know.
The acceleration was caused by the switch thinking you were holding the
handle in the "accel" position, and the refusal to work sometimes is caused
by a worn out contact in the "set" position. There is a small possibility
that you have some frayed wires where the cable goes into the steering
column - if this is the case you may be able to repair the bare wires and
make the connections reliable.
These controls are a 3 dimensional SOB to get apart without damage (been
there, tried that, gave up!) - your best bet is to find another control wand
and change out the whole shebang. Bob Baker can probably help you with
one.
Dick Benjamin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Leo Heligas" <llhelig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Imperial Club" <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2003 7:50 AM
Subject: IML: 83 cruise control problems
List,
I am having problems with my cruise control in my '83. It won't engage about
1/2 the time. The other day, while cruising down to Interstate, I used the
lane change feature and it started to accelerate, and wouldn't quite until I
turned the cruise off!. Would this be the control under the hood, or a
switch problem? Also, the not engaging problem; under hood control or
switch?
Leo H. '83 EFI still running!
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