Cruise Control - Does Not Engage

February 28, 1995

YEAR
1994

MODEL
LEGEND

VIN APPLICATION
See VEHICLES
AFFECTED

BULLETIN NO.
95-003

Cruise Control Will Not Engage

SYMPTOM

The cruise control does not set, or it sets momentarily, then disengages.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The cruise control actuator is faulty.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

1994 Legend:

Coupe - thru VIN JH4KA8... RC003222
Sedan - thru VIN JH4KA7... RC026371

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Test the cruise control actuator and, if necessary, replace it with the one listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

1. Test-drive the car to verify the customer's complaint.

Cruise Control Actuator:

2. Remove the cruise control actuator cover (two 6 mm bolts).

Actuator Connector:

3. Remove the cruise control actuator assembly (three 6 mm bolts), then roll the actuator on its side to access and disconnect the 4-P connector.

NOTE:
Handle the cruise control actuator assembly carefully; excessive jarring may temporarily correct the symptom, leading to an incorrect resistance value.

4. Measure (he resistance between terminals B and C of the cruise control actuator connector.

^ If the resistance is less than 50 ohms, replace the cruise control actuator assembly (see PARTS INFORMATION).

^ If the resistance is more than 50 ohms, perform the input test in section 23 of the Service Manual. Be sure to correct the input test procedure as shown in this service bulletin.

PARTS INFORMATION

Cruise control actuator assembly: P/N 36510-PY3-004

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Technical Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

Operation number: 738155

Flat rate time: 0.5 hour

Failed P/N: 36520-PY3-004

Defect code: 032

Contention code: B01

SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION





Make the correction in your 1994 Legend (Coupe and Sedan) Service Manuals on page 23-307.


Cruise Control Unit Input Test

When checking voltage at the BLU wire terminal, the desired result should be approximately 6-7 volts, not battery voltage.