Problem with Cruise Control button
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Problem with Cruise Control button
The cruise control button on my 04 TL (the small button marked "cruise" on the right side of the steering wheel) seems to have stopped working. When I press the button the light in the dash panel comes on, but when I release the button the light goes out. The button should have a toggle effect, but I'm not sure if the button has a mechanical toggle or if the toggle is controlled electrically. Can someone tell me if this is a mechanical toggle button?
If it is mechanical I assume it will need replacement, and from what I read it seems like I'll have to remove the airbag to get the button out. I'm comfortable with the electrical replacement of the button, but I'm not sure about messing with the airbag. Is removal of the airbag something that is relatively easy or should I leave this to the dealer? Thanks.
If it is mechanical I assume it will need replacement, and from what I read it seems like I'll have to remove the airbag to get the button out. I'm comfortable with the electrical replacement of the button, but I'm not sure about messing with the airbag. Is removal of the airbag something that is relatively easy or should I leave this to the dealer? Thanks.
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yes mechanical but if it lights up on ur dash its fine.....if ur cruising and u hit the cruise control it doesnt go into cruise control u have to "SET" cruise after u turn it on.
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Originally Posted by rvmeush
The cruise control button on my 04 TL (the small button marked "cruise" on the right side of the steering wheel) seems to have stopped working. When I press the button the light in the dash panel comes on, but when I release the button the light goes out. The button should have a toggle effect, but I'm not sure if the button has a mechanical toggle or if the toggle is controlled electrically. Can someone tell me if this is a mechanical toggle button?
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Originally Posted by rvmeush
The cruise control button on my 04 TL (the small button marked "cruise" on the right side of the steering wheel) seems to have stopped working. When I press the button the light in the dash panel comes on, but when I release the button the light goes out. The button should have a toggle effect, but I'm not sure if the button has a mechanical toggle or if the toggle is controlled electrically. Can someone tell me if this is a mechanical toggle button?
If it is mechanical I assume it will need replacement, and from what I read it seems like I'll have to remove the airbag to get the button out. I'm comfortable with the electrical replacement of the button, but I'm not sure about messing with the airbag. Is removal of the airbag something that is relatively easy or should I leave this to the dealer? Thanks.
If it is mechanical I assume it will need replacement, and from what I read it seems like I'll have to remove the airbag to get the button out. I'm comfortable with the electrical replacement of the button, but I'm not sure about messing with the airbag. Is removal of the airbag something that is relatively easy or should I leave this to the dealer? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Will Y.
It sounds like the button is working fine-- the cruise control will activate only after the driver pushes the separate "Set/Decel" button. There is no toggle effect, i.e. pushing the "cruise" button does not activate the cruise function by itself.
Next time you press it in, notice how it does not come out all the way when the cruise control light is "on" for a normally working switch.
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