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Old May 26, 2008 | 01:01 AM
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Something is f'ed up with my cruise control. I set it and - on its own - it slowly increases speed 20+ mph!!! I tap the brakes, front and/or rear to disengage and it doesn't disengage. I shut off the power (toggle switch on dash) to the cruise and it still stays on. I can get it to disengage by blipping the throttle a few times. Any ideas on what the problem could be?

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Old May 26, 2008 | 02:11 AM
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Throttle cable out of adjustment
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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PR - has this happened to you before? Seems odd that - that would cause the bike to do what I described. I will check it out.


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Old May 26, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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Is that factory cruise? I would have the dealer check it out if it's under warranty. I thought the cruise was bad on my Impala....sounds like yours is worse!
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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Yes it is factory but my bike is an 04 so no warranty. I'll start with the cables.....my service manual and a big cup of coffee.

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Old May 26, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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Had a hard time to get mine to release. I took it to the dealer and talked to thetech He said that the throttle cables on bike with cruse are a little more sensitive for some reason
Took him about 3 min to fix no charge never had a problem till we gotcaught in a bad down pour on hot day guess cable shrunk a little no problem now
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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Thanks PR.

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Old May 26, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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RJ: Here's a link to the DIY part of the Forum that gives the HD Electrical Diagnostic Manual's procedure for using codes to determine problems with cruise control.

https://www.hdforums.com/m_104421/tm.htm

From what you described, "possessed" is an accurate description--hope you get it figured out.
 
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No idea on your cruise control, but those are beeechin' wheels!!
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 11:16 PM
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If you are hitting the brakes or even turning the thing off and it wont respond.....The unit is junk! Dont use it or disconnect it before it puts you in a situation.
 
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