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Old Jul 13, 2019 | 04:52 PM
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I had a mechanic install a new Kenwood radio and grips on my 1997 FLHTCUI and the cruise control quit working.
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Old Jul 13, 2019 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Krag
I had a mechanic install a new Kenwood radio and grips on my 1997 FLHTCUI and the cruise control quit working.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Did You check to see if Your Brake Light is stuck on?
If so you may have a broken brake switch in Your hand grip.
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Old Jul 13, 2019 | 05:00 PM
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check the throttle cable freeplay adjustment, if it is not correct the cruise control with not function correctly as there is a switch in the cable.
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Old Jul 13, 2019 | 05:21 PM
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Yep, I have an idea. Since you had a mechanic do some work on it and now the cruise doesn't work. why wouldn't you have the mechanic fix what he screwed up?
 
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Old Jul 13, 2019 | 05:38 PM
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He can't figure out the problem. That's why I am here.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2019 | 05:39 PM
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I think he tried that. Will check it again.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2019 | 05:40 PM
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The brake light is not on.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2019 | 05:49 PM
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The (switch) spade connector on the throttle cable, at the steering neck. Don't know if disconnecting it or grounding it would test it, but id start there.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2019 | 05:57 PM
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Thanks, will do.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2019 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Krag
He can't figure out the problem. That's why I am here.

Not to shix on the guy, but he doesn't sound like any mechanics I know.

Maybe he's just a parts changer instead.
 
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