red head1228 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I posted earlier about my cruise control still dont have it fixed it ia possible that the check valve in the vacum line is bad or maybe the sensor or whatever it is in the top of the transmission in the front where the plug with about six wires is. Your help is appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greg Ross Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Press hard on the brake pedal and then lift it back towards you with the toe of your shoe.Mine used to refuse to set occasionally and this was the fix. This basically resets the height of the "Cruise Cancel" switch associated with the brake pedal.Worth a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott209 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 There are many things that can go wrong with the cruise control. I don't know if you've done this yet but first check for error messages. On my car it indicated the park neutral switch wasn't working but at the time I didn't realize how this would affect the cruise control. Next follow all the suggestions in the FSM. This will lead you to the problem. A systematic approach is cheaper than throwing parts at the problem.Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlabree Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 If you find that the servo is bad, before you replace it.Take it apart and clean it, the contacts may be corroded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red head1228 Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 i already put a new servo on has anyone had the speed sensor go bad thats on the transmission i am stumped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reatta45 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 If your speedometer is reading that sender is good.If your servo is good you are down to only a couple other possibilities.Vacuum problem or linkage problem. An electrical problem should show up in diagnostics. And a maladjusted dump/cancel switch has been mentioned.Your brake switch also has a vacuum dump built into it. You can cap off the large vacuum hose connection at the servo, if your cc then works it is a leak at the switch or hose going to it.The cc will work normally with that large hose port capped. BUT it is there as a redundant vacuum dump in case the servo vacuum dump valve fails to open. So do not leave it capped thinking you do not really need it. KennyV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterskiers2 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I just fixed mine and was at my wits end trying to diagnose it. Turned out to be a bad vacuum hose. Replaced all vacuum lines from vacuum block to valves in dash for air vent control.Might want to check your vacuum if you haven't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red head1228 Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 i give up i now have it at a buick dealer in a small town that still has techs on staff that knows these car thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Keith_Milford Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: red head1228</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i give up i now have it at a buick dealer in a small town that still has techs on staff that knows these car thanks </div></div>Just curious if the dealer was able to fix this and how much it cost. I have a similar problem that I'm tired of dealing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red head1228 Posted December 4, 2008 Author Share Posted December 4, 2008 i havent got my car back yet i just got it there last friday. i will let u know as soon as get it back, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red head1228 Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 i just got it fixed 341.00 they had to put on a new bcm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnt Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: red head1228</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i just got it fixed 341.00 they had to put on a new bcm </div></div>What is a "BCM" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Body Control Module. Another 68HC11 based computer that controls HVAC, radio, odometer, and other convenience options. The Reatta has a number of internal processing devices linked by a serial LAN (the ALDL).Given all of the embedded electronics, the Reatta is amazingly reliable. Of course many were designed by the military electronics arm of Delco Radio that is (was ?) based in California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ekvh Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Crap! That's what I'm afraid mine is. I used the FSM and checked everything out and that's what it points to. Tuesday morning mine continued to flash the "Low windshield washer fluid" for awhile even though it was not low. Anyone know if that is another indication that the BCM is going goofy on me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott209 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Many local auto part shops can have them tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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