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Forder

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'94 XLT, '05 Altima 3.5
Hey all, I just got back from basic combat training and AIT over the summer and been drivin my ex the last couple days and my cruise just started deciding for itself when it wants to work. It worked ok before I left. It seems like it wont let me "Set" my speed until I get on the road for about 5 mins sometimes. Then tonight on the way home, I got it to set and it would hold it's speed for a bit and then cut off. So I would re-set it and it cut off again after a while. I did a search on here and didn't find much help. Anyone had this expirience or know what could be goin on? Thanx a lot in advance!!
 






Forder...do another search. I found tons of info. Anyway, my problem ended up being the deactivator switch mounted on the master brake cylinder. Before I discovered that was the problem, I checked the buttons on the steering wheel by removing them (PITA!) and cleaning the contacts, checked all the fuses and relays. Finally ended up at the deact. sw. However, when I put my multimeter on it it checked out OK. So, I removed it and banged it on my workbench a couple of times, reinstalled it and everything has been working fine.

My X has almost 110K and the sw probably just got stuck in the open position and needed a little persuasion. A new sw. costs about $28 at the dealer. Don't think they make an after-market sw.

BTW, congrats on completing AIT! What's your MOS? I'm a retired Army Aviator. Flew Cobras in Vietnam, Blackhawks in S. Korea. Didn't make it to Iraq. Wish all our guys and gals the best of luck...big troop supporter here!
 






Cool, thanx a lot for the info! Can ya tell me exactly how you took the cruise buttons off w/out breaking them? Can I just pry'em off with a small screwdriver or something? Cuz my "Off" button sticks sometimes and I think it might be that the contact is stuck down. Sounds like it could also be that switch you talked about too though.

I'm a 42A, which is a "Human Resource Specialist." Not too combat oriented, heh, basically a pencil pusher job, though they tryed their hardest to make us think otherwise in AIT, heh. I do your life insurance forms, emergency data papers, and can do wartime strength numbers (like decide how many we need to deploy to replace wounded/killed soldiers). It's not a bad MOS, but I don't think I'll stay with it if I am going to make a career out of the army. There's too many other specialties in the army I'd like to try such as the ones you mentioned! Thanx again for the support... :us: :D
 






The rubberized covers over the CC buttons are easy to remove, but you need to be careful and go about it easy. I used a small, thin, dull blade around the edges and carefully pried the cover off. The cover wraps around the edges of the printed circuit board inside. If you're not careful, you could end up snapping off the very fragile clips that hold the printed circuit boards in place. It's not a major calamity, tho. I broke off one of the two.

If you have an airbag on your '94, be sure to disconnect the neg battery cable and wait about 5 minutes for the failsafe mechanism to purge before removing the horn/airbag module. You could get killed if the bag deploys while you're sitting in front of it. You need to remove the module to get at the screws that hold the CC buttons in place. After removing the screws, very carefully pull the wiring plug out, wiggling it gently. The wiring plug probes are very thin. Good luck.

And, hey...42A's are a vital component of the Army's administration. The troops at all levels really depend on your expertise. And, remember, every soldier is an infantryman at some point, so stay in shape and practice your basic soldier skills whenever you have the opportunity. If you plan to make it a career, get your college degree. Even if you stay enlisted, most of your senior NCOs all have degrees to stay competitive for promotions, assignments, schools, etc. Consider flight training, if you're qualified physically, and serving as a Warrant Officer Aviator. It was the best decision of my life.
 






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