Cruise Control does not work - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

clb0099 · 03-04-2009, 10:39 PM

Ok.. the cruise control does not work in my car.. my question is that lights up on my cluster when it's engaged but nothing happens other then that. Where do i begin to figure out the problem

Jaxonalden · 03-05-2009, 03:59 AM

Have you used it before? If not, the use of the controls can be a little confusing.

eightsandaces · 03-05-2009, 04:31 AM

The system has a pedal switch sensor. I think the one for the cruise is on the clutch. It has an adjustable plunger, if it's shot it's a cheap part to replace and an easy home fix..

clb0099 · 03-05-2009, 08:30 AM

Does any one have a DIY for this clutch switch?.. it worked once before then went to ****************..

eightsandaces · 03-05-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by clb0099

Does any one have a DIY for this clutch switch?.. it worked once before then went to ****************..

It's worth the investment to buy a service manual, the Bentley book is a good one and should pay for itself if you plan on being involved with your own repairs. Having said that, the switch is quite easy to see on your back with your head under the pedals. As I said before, the plunger has what appears to be a ratcheting adjustment to fine tune actuation, if you're truly mechanical you might be able to restore operation of the current switch. If not, you can order one from a variety of sources, study the new part and glean what you can about how it's mounted and replaced, then carefully swap the two pieces, it should be fairly simple, good luck..

clb0099 · 03-05-2009, 11:45 AM

So if i am understanding this it the Brake light switch we are talking about or is another switch?