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Old 10-11-2006, 09:54 PM   #1
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Unhappy xr8 cruise control

Hi Have just bought a 99 model xr8 auto but now the cruise does not work when you can turn it on but it will not set from the steering wheel does anybody know what is wrong with it
by the way first time for me on this forum has some great info on it.

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Old 10-11-2006, 09:57 PM   #2
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possibly the buttons on the wheel have seen better days..
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Old 10-11-2006, 11:47 PM   #3
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check your brake lights. Apparently if a bulb is blown, the cruise won't set.
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Old 10-11-2006, 11:51 PM   #4
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I do have a brake light out so I hope thats all the problem is so
thank you for your help.
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Old 10-11-2006, 11:59 PM   #5
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I do have a brake light out so I hope thats all the problem is so
thank you for your help.
That's what it will be then.
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