[xj] Cruise control (for dummies please)

Hi all

The cruise control in my 85 XJ6 is not working.

I bought the car some weeks ago and I now replaced the 2A Glass fuse that
was missing from the fuse box.

I tried to follow the instructions in the manual…nothing.
I have the original Green manual book and Haynes book.
I didn�t find anything there on how to check what is wrong…
Please point me if you know…

I have looked at EXPERIENCE IN A BOOK (thanks Kirby) but the
procedure there is quite difficult to follow for someone like me that
has not any experience of cars or ease with the language …

(my fault in both cases :-(((

Is there some simple procedure to determine where is the trouble?
just in plain english …

(Swedish are welcome too :slight_smile:

Last question…

The set button (combination lights switch) will it “click” and stay in place
(all other buttons in the car have a Click ON and Click OFF …
In my car the cruise control seems to return back when pressed without clicking
anywhere in the way …

and yes…the other button is at ON (tried with resume too…) …nothing .

Jannis

Dummie :frowning:

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Hi Jannis - and hello to Grace from Josephine-

Try searching the archives under “Cruise Control Troubleshooting”. There is
a pretty comprehensive test procedure there. Should be helpful, I think - I
found it very useful, thanks Alex!

Cheers - and good luck!
Loudon-
85 VDP, Josephine, 67K>Hi all

The cruise control in my 85 XJ6 is not working.

I bought the car some weeks ago and I now replaced the 2A Glass fuse that
was missing from the fuse box.

I tried to follow the instructions in the manual…nothing.
I have the original Green manual book and Haynes book.
I didn�t find anything there on how to check what is wrong…
Please point me if you know…

Jannis,
I had the same problem with my 85 Series III. I thought for sure that
it had to be the electronics or wiring. Turns out that it was a leaking seal
around the bellows under the hood. I just pulled it out, sealed both ends
with adhesive, and now the cruise works like a charm. I found this and more
in the archives.

Hope this helps,

Karl Erickson
XJ6 Series III