2004 Accord EX Cruise Switch
My cruise control switch is not staying punched in. This is the "Main"
button on the steering wheel. I can compress the button, I hear the normal click, the light on the dash comes on, but when I let go I hear another click, the light goes out. If I hold the button down, I can set the cruise control and it works, so there doesn't seem to be any problem with the actual cruise control, just the button. I'm thinking the switch assembly needs replaced. Any advice? Should I take it to a mechanic or is this something I can do myself? I've looked at a few diagrams and it looks fairly simple. |
2004 Accord EX Cruise Switch
Leah Ann wrote: > My cruise control switch is not staying punched in. This is the "Main" > button on the steering wheel. I can compress the button, I hear the > normal click, the light on the dash comes on, but when I let go I hear > another click, the light goes out. If I hold the button down, I can > set the cruise control and it works, so there doesn't seem to be any > problem with the actual cruise control, just the button. I'm thinking > the switch assembly needs replaced. Any advice? Should I take it to a > mechanic or is this something I can do myself? I've looked at a few > diagrams and it looks fairly simple. You could try to this: Push the button in then, instead of removing your finger the usual way, slide it off sideways so that the button can come up under its own spring. It should snap up rapidly and make a sound as the up travel limit stop is tapped by the moving bit. This little shock, repeated a few times should help to shift the stuck latch that isn't working at the moment. -- Graham W http://www.gcw.org.uk/ PGM-FI page updated, Graphics Tutorial WIMBORNE http://www.wessex-astro.org.uk/ Wessex Astro Society's Website Dorset UK Info, Meeting Dates, Sites & Maps Change 'news' to 'sewn' in my Reply address to avoid my spam filter. |
2004 Accord EX Cruise Switch
Graham,
Thanks for the advice. I just tried this and it didn't work. Anything else i can try? Graham W wrote: > Leah Ann wrote: > > My cruise control switch is not staying punched in. This is the "Main" > > button on the steering wheel. I can compress the button, I hear the > > normal click, the light on the dash comes on, but when I let go I hear > > another click, the light goes out. If I hold the button down, I can > > set the cruise control and it works, so there doesn't seem to be any > > problem with the actual cruise control, just the button. I'm thinking > > the switch assembly needs replaced. Any advice? Should I take it to a > > mechanic or is this something I can do myself? I've looked at a few > > diagrams and it looks fairly simple. > > You could try to this: Push the button in then, instead of removing > your finger the usual way, slide it off sideways so that the button > can come up under its own spring. It should snap up rapidly and > make a sound as the up travel limit stop is tapped by the moving bit. > > This little shock, repeated a few times should help to shift the stuck > latch that isn't working at the moment. > > > -- > Graham W http://www.gcw.org.uk/ PGM-FI page updated, Graphics Tutorial > WIMBORNE http://www.wessex-astro.org.uk/ Wessex Astro Society's Website > Dorset UK Info, Meeting Dates, Sites & Maps > Change 'news' to 'sewn' in my Reply address to avoid my spam filter. |
2004 Accord EX Cruise Switch
Leah Ann wrote: > Graham, > > Thanks for the advice. I just tried this and it didn't work. Anything > else i can try? It sounds like the switch needs to be replaced. Any chance that it's still under warranty? -- Graham W http://www.gcw.org.uk/ PGM-FI page updated, Graphics Tutorial WIMBORNE http://www.wessex-astro.org.uk/ Wessex Astro Society's Website Dorset UK Info, Meeting Dates, Sites & Maps Change 'news' to 'sewn' in my Reply address to avoid my spam filter. |
2004 Accord EX Cruise Switch
Leah Ann wrote:
> > My cruise control switch is not staying punched in. This is the "Main" > button on the steering wheel. I can compress the button, I hear the > normal click, the light on the dash comes on, but when I let go I hear > another click, the light goes out. If I hold the button down, I can > set the cruise control and it works, so there doesn't seem to be any > problem with the actual cruise control, just the button. I'm thinking > the switch assembly needs replaced. Any advice? Should I take it to a > mechanic or is this something I can do myself? I've looked at a few > diagrams and it looks fairly simple. ------------------------------------------ The MAIN button is the one of the dash, and it's a 'latching' switch. The one on the steering wheel is a 'momentary' switch. It's not supposed to stay in. There's probably something wrong with your brake pedal / switch that's telling the CRUISE not to stay engaged. Are your brake lights all working correctly? Had an accident recently? Got warranty? 'Curly' |
2004 Accord EX Cruise Switch
Curly, thanks for your input, but my car is a 2004 Honda Accord Coupe
EX 4-cylinder 5-speed manual transmission. Perhaps you are thinking of another model of vehicle? The only button on the dash besides the radio, moonroof, and AC controls is the hazard button and I don't think anyone would confuse that with the cruise control. There is NO cruise button on the dash. There are four buttons on the steering wheel that control the cruise, the main "Cruise" button, "Cancel" button, "Resume" button, and "Set" button. (I guess some might say there are only three buttons, as "Resume" and "Set" are located on opposite sides of a joined button, but as they press down independently, I consider them separate.) The main "Cruise" button is the button I'm having issues with and is on the steering wheel. This is the only "on" button for cruise control. This button is labeled "Cruise" and when compressed (and yes, it does stay down normally) a light on the instrument panel comes on which reads "Cruise Main". Since this button compresses, and stays down, the brake has no effect whatsoever on this button's functionality. The cruise control is set with a separate button, also on the steering wheel, and is labeled "Set." The "Set" button does not stay down when pressed and it also causes another light on the instrument panel to light, letting you know that cruise control is activated. After pressing the "Set" button, cruise control can be deactivated by touching the brake, clutch, or "Cancel" button, which is also located on the steering wheel. This does not "turn off" cruise control, simply deactivates cruising. Pressing the "Cruise" button again, causing it to decompress or pop up, is the only way to "turn off" cruise control. I think that pretty much explains the anatomy of the cruise switch assembly on my steering wheel, excepting the "Resume" button, which I don't really feel the need to go into at the moment. I will say that it is functioning correctly. Since the "Cruise" button won't stay down, I can manually hold it down, then press the "Set" button, and the cruise will work until I press the cancel button, brake, or clutch...or let go of the "Cruise" button. So, I don't think that the problem can be with the brake or any other switch, pedal, or button, since this appears to be working correctly. I have an hour long commute and have had ample time to investigate all of this. Not to mention that I have had this vehicle for over two and a half years, often drive 500+ miles a day, and know the cruise controls on my vehicle quite intimately. 'Curly Q. Links' wrote: > Leah Ann wrote: > > > > My cruise control switch is not staying punched in. This is the "Main" > > button on the steering wheel. I can compress the button, I hear the > > normal click, the light on the dash comes on, but when I let go I hear > > another click, the light goes out. If I hold the button down, I can > > set the cruise control and it works, so there doesn't seem to be any > > problem with the actual cruise control, just the button. I'm thinking > > the switch assembly needs replaced. Any advice? Should I take it to a > > mechanic or is this something I can do myself? I've looked at a few > > diagrams and it looks fairly simple. > > > ------------------------------------------ > > The MAIN button is the one of the dash, and it's a 'latching' switch. > The one on the steering wheel is a 'momentary' switch. It's not supposed > to stay in. There's probably something wrong with your brake pedal / > switch that's telling the CRUISE not to stay engaged. > > Are your brake lights all working correctly? Had an accident recently? > > Got warranty? > > 'Curly' |
2004 Accord EX Cruise Switch
Haha! No, it's not under warranty. I drive my car a LOT. I bought it
new 2 1/2 years ago and it now has almost 65k miles. I keep it very well maintained, though, and this is the only problem I've had with it so far. (Of course, once I say that, I'll be bombarded with problems!) The switch assembly is less than $30. It looks fairly easy to install from what I've found in research. I just wanted to see if anyone out there had done anything like this before (and if so, how difficult it really was) and if there were any others that have had this problem. I leave this button on all the time, since that's what the dealer recommended, so it's not like pressing it caused it to wear out. I think I've actually only pressed it about 5 times since I bought the car. (Excepting the 1,000 times I've pressed it in the last 48 hours trying to magically repair it. :o) ) I didn't even press it when it broke. It was just up when I got in the car the other day. It was extremely hot that day, so maybe the heat had something to do with it. It just seemed odd that it would suddenly give out like that. Graham W wrote: > Leah Ann wrote: > > Graham, > > > > Thanks for the advice. I just tried this and it didn't work. Anything > > else i can try? > > It sounds like the switch needs to be replaced. Any chance that it's > still under warranty? > > > -- > Graham W http://www.gcw.org.uk/ PGM-FI page updated, Graphics Tutorial > WIMBORNE http://www.wessex-astro.org.uk/ Wessex Astro Society's Website > Dorset UK Info, Meeting Dates, Sites & Maps > Change 'news' to 'sewn' in my Reply address to avoid my spam filter. |
2004 Accord EX Cruise Switch
Leah Ann wrote:
> > Curly, thanks for your input, but my car is a 2004 Honda Accord Coupe > EX 4-cylinder 5-speed manual transmission. Perhaps you are thinking of > another model of vehicle? --------------------------------------- I'm sure you're right. I'm thinking of the older models that I'm familiar with. For your exploded views and parts diagrams, check out www.slhondaparts.com It's probably easy to r&r that switch. It sounds like you'll do OK. 'Curly' |
2004 Accord EX Cruise Switch
On 22 Aug 2006 22:35:34 -0700, "Leah Ann" > wrote:
>Haha! No, it's not under warranty. I drive my car a LOT. I bought it >new 2 1/2 years ago and it now has almost 65k miles. I keep it very >well maintained, though, and this is the only problem I've had with it >so far. (Of course, once I say that, I'll be bombarded with problems!) > > >The switch assembly is less than $30. It looks fairly easy to install >from what I've found in research. I just wanted to see if anyone out >there had done anything like this before (and if so, how difficult it >really was) If you do decide to change it yourself, remember that you are messing with the air bag container. That's another reason I would leave it to the dealer. At least disconnect the battery before you attempt it. |
2004 Accord EX Cruise Switch
Thanks for the advice! Actually, the airbag assembly is a separate
part on the steering wheel. Check out Curly's link above and look at the diagram. I guess it could be possible to somehow do something to the airbag assembly, but if hitting the horn doesn't mess with it, I wouldn't think unscrewing the cruise switch assembly would hurt it. But, I definitely will disconnect the battery. Thanks! Dick wrote: > On 22 Aug 2006 22:35:34 -0700, "Leah Ann" > wrote: > > >Haha! No, it's not under warranty. I drive my car a LOT. I bought it > >new 2 1/2 years ago and it now has almost 65k miles. I keep it very > >well maintained, though, and this is the only problem I've had with it > >so far. (Of course, once I say that, I'll be bombarded with problems!) > > > > > >The switch assembly is less than $30. It looks fairly easy to install > >from what I've found in research. I just wanted to see if anyone out > >there had done anything like this before (and if so, how difficult it > >really was) > > If you do decide to change it yourself, remember that you are messing > with the air bag container. That's another reason I would leave it to > the dealer. At least disconnect the battery before you attempt it. |
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