Cruise Control does not work

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THEPCDOCTOR
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  • 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 156,000 MILES
The cruise control is not working on my 1996 Lincoln Town Car. The 15amp Fuse is ok but when I press the ON button, there is no cruise light displayed on the drivers control panel. The cruise control will not function. Thank you for any information on this issue.
Monday, January 28th, 2008 AT 9:20 PM

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Tiny
LINC92
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Nine time out of ten the problem is the clock spring behind the steering wheel here is a guide that will walk you through the steps.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/steering-wheel-clock-spring-removal

Please run down this guide and report back

Cheers

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Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 AT 8:38 PM
Tiny
GOLDEN GOOSE
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Thanks you for this post I changed the clock spring that I got for $87.00 and all fixed!
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Monday, December 10th, 2018 AT 7:27 PM
Tiny
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  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 170,000 MILES
Cruise control stopped working, looking for pin point test procedure
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Monday, December 10th, 2018 AT 7:28 PM (Merged)
Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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First to check is fuses and ensure brake lights are working properly. Does the cruise indicator light in dash come on when trying to active CC system? It sounds like the clock spring behind the steering wheel is shorted which is common.
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Monday, December 10th, 2018 AT 7:28 PM (Merged)
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AARONRA1
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  • 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
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Cruise control will not come on. Checked #8 and #10 fuses under dash. Checked #18 under hood. All fuses were fine. Horn works and panel switches on opposite side of steering wheel work fine. Saw that there might have been a recall on cruise swich.
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Monday, December 10th, 2018 AT 7:28 PM (Merged)
Tiny
RACEFAN966
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Have you fixed it yet? How mechanical are you? If I walk you through some test would you comfortable enough to do them? Thanks and get back to me.
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Monday, December 10th, 2018 AT 7:28 PM (Merged)
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  • 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 118,000 MILES
The cruise control will work sometimes and not work sometimes. #2 I guess the car has air sucks or bags on the rear end of the car? They will not deflate.
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Monday, December 10th, 2018 AT 7:29 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Teh cruise may be the switch so will need to be checked to see if it is or not or a bad connection or vacuum leak. The air bags will need to be scanned or if you can hear the pump run then it may be an leak at rear shocks.
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Monday, December 10th, 2018 AT 7:29 PM (Merged)
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SUPERC
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  • 1989 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
  • V8
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When driving the car the cruise control performs perfectly. However, once I stop the car and turn the engine off, when I restart and resume driving the cruise control will not stay engaged.
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Monday, December 10th, 2018 AT 7:29 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Get the speed control amplifier and speed sensor checked/get a read out from the cruise control computer for further diagnosis.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_speed_controller_1.jpg

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Monday, December 10th, 2018 AT 7:29 PM (Merged)
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EGOETZ
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  • 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
  • V8
  • 2WD
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The cruise control pulses when engaged. The change in speed is about +/- 3 MPH and is very aggravating. The pulse/cycle is continous and is about 10-15 times a minute.

Another problem is the brakes. They feel very low and sometimes the pedal will go to the floor when sitting still in traffic.

Also, is there some way to de-boost the power steering? It feels so loose, especially after driving another vehicle. The road feel is almost non-existant.
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Monday, December 10th, 2018 AT 7:29 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The brakes sounds like the master cylinder is by-passing internally. If you slowly push down it will sink, but if pushed hard and fast it will have a pedal. The P/S- never have heard of a way to take assist away. Town cars werent exactly designed for "road feel" more to not feel the road. What Town car is it? Cartier, Executive or Signature? Need to know for the wiring diagrams for the cruise
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Monday, December 10th, 2018 AT 7:29 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It was the clock spring that was bad cost me $143.00 for a new one all fixed!
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Monday, December 10th, 2018 AT 7:29 PM (Merged)
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2CARPRO JACK
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Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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