What to check??? Cruise Control won't set

osbornsm · 06-15-2015, 04:08 PM

Afternoon all,

I have a 2011 370z with sport package and 55k miles.
- The dealer will NOT cover the Cruise Control issue on the 60k warranty.

What sort of things should i be checking for to try and resolve this issue???

Info:
- On / Off cruise control function works
- No Check Engine Lights
- No flashing Cruise Control light
- "Set" feature will not maintain my speed
- I'm not trying to set cruise @ 100 or 15 mph
- Aftermarket Kenwood headunit has been installed for 30k miles
- No other electronic mods

Thoughts?!

JARblue · 06-15-2015, 04:12 PM

Max cruise control speed is 90 mph FYI. I found that out on the 85 mph toll road we've got here.

I encountered a similar problem many miles ago. I ended up taking the steering wheel controls apart and trying to clean them the best I could. It's been a while, but I think I used compressed air and a small flathead screwdriver wrapped with a cloth. I wasn't expecting much, but it seemed to solve my problem. No issues in 30K+ miles.

SouthArk370Z · 06-15-2015, 04:17 PM

First thing I'd check is the brake pedal switch. If the car thinks the brake pedal is pressed, no cruise control.

kenchan · 06-15-2015, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Thoughts?!

get a works bell hub and momo steering wheel

GaleForce · 06-15-2015, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

First thing I'd check is the brake pedal switch. If the car thinks the brake pedal is pressed, no cruise control.

And the clutch switches if you have a MT.

DEpointfive0 · 06-15-2015, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

First thing I'd check is the brake pedal switch. If the car thinks the brake pedal is pressed, no cruise control.

Ding ding ding!!!

This was my problem. You can diagnose it by raising the brake pedal with your foot and trying to set CC, if it works, it's the switch, or the brake pedal adjustment.

osbornsm · 06-16-2015, 11:04 AM

Okay, that did it... Lifting the brake pedal allowed me to set Cruise.

Now, what the heck does that mean i have to fix?

JARblue · 06-16-2015, 11:06 AM

First thing is to check the adjustment of the switch location. It can be raised or lowered in relation to the brake pedal. If that doesn't work, then you need to remove the brake switch, take it apart, clean the contacts, reassemble, and reinstall. Different switch but should be a similar solution: Car won't start!...and it's not the Steering Lock...

Or you could probably buy a new one. I don't think they're terribly expensive.

06-15-2015, 04:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	What to check??? Cruise Control won't set Afternoon all, I have a 2011 370z with sport package and 55k miles. - The dealer will NOT cover the Cruise Control issue on the 60k warranty. What sort of things should i be checking for to try and resolve this issue??? Info: - On / Off cruise control function works - No Check Engine Lights - No flashing Cruise Control light - "Set" feature will not maintain my speed - I'm not trying to set cruise @ 100 or 15 mph - Aftermarket Kenwood headunit has been installed for 30k miles - No other electronic mods Thoughts?! __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

06-15-2015, 04:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Max cruise control speed is 90 mph FYI. I found that out on the 85 mph toll road we've got here. I encountered a similar problem many miles ago. I ended up taking the steering wheel controls apart and trying to clean them the best I could. It's been a while, but I think I used compressed air and a small flathead screwdriver wrapped with a cloth. I wasn't expecting much, but it seemed to solve my problem. No issues in 30K+ miles. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

06-15-2015, 04:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	First thing I'd check is the brake pedal switch. If the car thinks the brake pedal is pressed, no cruise control. DIGItonium, JARblue, GaleForce and 2 others like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

06-16-2015, 11:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Okay, that did it... Lifting the brake pedal allowed me to set Cruise. Now, what the heck does that mean i have to fix? __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

06-16-2015, 11:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	First thing is to check the adjustment of the switch location. It can be raised or lowered in relation to the brake pedal. If that doesn't work, then you need to remove the brake switch, take it apart, clean the contacts, reassemble, and reinstall. Different switch but should be a similar solution: Car won't start!...and it's not the Steering Lock... Or you could probably buy a new one. I don't think they're terribly expensive. SouthArk370Z and osbornsm like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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