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Cruise Control not working

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HELPMECRV
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  • 2002 HONDA CRV
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Hello all - I am hoping that somebody here can help me with this problem. Having some problems with the cruise control. After driving it for about 40-50 minutes, the cruise just cuts out. I can then reset the cruise and it will work for about another 20 minutes. When the cruise stops working, the cruise light on the dash stays on for about a minute and then goes out. After resetting the cruise, the light comes on back as normal.

I have replaced the Actuator and the Cruise control module, but neither have had any effect on the problem described.

Can someone please help me? This is driving me nuts !
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Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 AT 1:56 PM

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Tiny
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I am having the exact same problem. Except sometimes the cruise will slow down, speed up, slow down and then shut off.

Have you figured out what the problem is?
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Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 AT 2:51 PM
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Hi xander777,

If the speedometer is not working correctly, it can cause the problem.
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Sunday, August 31st, 2008 AT 2:16 AM
Tiny
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The speedometer is working fine. It almost seems like an overheating problem. The cruise must be on for at least 6 or 7 straight minutes before it happens.
If I tap the brake or press Cancel before that time, I never get the problem, only if its been on continuously. Once it shuts itself off, the problem happens again within a minute or 2 unless I turn off the master switch for sever minutes. Once I turn the switch and the Cruise back on, I may get another 6 or 7 minutes before the problem happens again.

On a side note, it hasn't happened as much lately since I've been using the AC less. Don't know if it's tied to AC usage or not.
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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 AT 7:15 AM
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Hi xander777,

I would suspect a bad power source. Possibly the connectors are contaminated and causing high resistance which when heated up will fail.
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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 AT 8:13 AM
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I'll check it out. Any idea where to look for the connectors?
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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 AT 8:54 AM
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Hi xander777,

Try the control module and underdash fuse box.
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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 AT 12:30 PM
Tiny
XANDER777
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Sorry for the dumb question, but where's the control module?
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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 AT 1:01 PM
Tiny
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Hi xander777,

It is the cruise control unit.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_CruiseComponentsCRV02_1.jpg



Check #10 (7.5A) and #4 (10A) in under dash fusebox and #7 (15A) in underhood fusebox.
Check if horn is working.
Check if the tachometer is working properly.
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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 AT 6:13 AM
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69KADETT
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2004 Honda CRV 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

My '04 CRV w/ AT and 110k mi cruise control is doing the same thing. Has your cruise cuntrol problem been resolved?
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 AT 11:06 AM
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Hi 69kadett,

So far both have not replied back so I am not sure if they resolved the problem.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 AT 11:37 AM
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JIMHO
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CRV 2004 AWD/AT 160k

Any answers? Similar cruise control problem. KHLow2008--Is the cruise control unit the same as the cruise control module?
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Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 AT 10:03 AM
Tiny
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Hi JimHO,

Yes, they are the same item.
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Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 AT 10:16 AM
Tiny
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The original post of "helpmeCRV" on 3/26/08 says that he changed the "cruise control module".

My 2004 CRV cruise control will also work initially for 30 or 40 minutes, less on hills, and then sputter, slow down, and the cruise stops working, and dash light goes off. However, the main cruise control switch to the left of the steering wheel stays on. But it must be turned off and then on again to reactivate the cruise system. Cruise will only work 10 or so minutes when it fails again.

Any solutions anyone?
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Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 AT 10:14 PM
Tiny
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Seems this poblem is not isolated.

Try this, when problem occurs, use your foot to pull the brake pedal up slightly and try resetting the cruise control to see if it works. If it works, the brake pedal switch is out of adjustment.
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 AT 10:32 AM
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I was able to resolve the same issue with my 2002 CR-V after performing a load test on the battery - it was only pumping out 7.5 volts.

Replacing the battery has solved the problem with the cruise control randomly cutting out.

I hope this is helpful.
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Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 AT 9:01 AM
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FLIVER
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Ialso have 2002 crv with same cruise problem as. Any others. I replaced the battery because it was bad. But it did not fix the cruise.

Fliver
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Friday, April 12th, 2013 AT 5:35 PM
Tiny
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Problem solved! I replaced the switch cluster at the steering wheel from a wrecked cr-v. This is the 3 switch cluster used to "set", "cancel", and "accel" since then i've driven with the cruise on for at least 5 hours without incident.
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Tuesday, July 5th, 2016 AT 5:58 AM
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HENRY W WHITE
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I have a 2002 CRV with same problem. Changed out the cruise control switch worked for 3 minutes then cut off. Battery is at 13.9v when driving. Should I change out the cruise control module next or try the brake pedal analysis first. By the way cleaned all the contacts already with electric contact cleaner.
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Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 AT 8:17 AM
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KEN L
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9 times out of 10 it is the clock spring which goes out due to wear. To be sure here is a guide to help you check the wiring and the cruise control wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works and the instructions on how to check the clock spring out in case it proves to be faulty:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 AT 2:52 PM
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Thanks Ken. I think it might be the brake pedal switch. I will check on my way home today.
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Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 AT 3:08 PM

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