Re: Cruise control (clicking)

From: Robinson (u4d6r6mh@coastalnet.com)
Date: Sun Jun 15 1997 - 23:14:50 EDT


>
> Pat, I looked at more than a few Dak's without cruise control and
>every
>dealer said he could install a factory style for about $300 US. I
>looked at it pretty hard and as far as I could tell it would have been
>identical to the factory unit. Even so, I found a Dak with the factory
>unit and went for it. In any case, the cruise is the only problem I've
>had with my new truck. Mine had a ticking sound comming from the servo
>unit when i accelerated with the gas pedal or coasted and because it is
>mounted to the firewall the sound transmitted to the cab. Back to the
>dealer and he jumped right on it. It seems that several other Daks on
>his lot had a noise also. A new servo got rid of about 90% of the
>noise. I fixed the last 10 with rubber bushings to isolate the servo.
>
>My point is I think the cruise control is well worth it but be aware of
>the possibility of noise and make sure your dealer's service dept will
>stand behind it.
>
>Gary Atkinson, 97 Sport CC, (wish I had a V8)

Hey, I have that clicking noise. I only saw it when I accererated with the
cruise on. Hasn't really bothered me, I thought it was normal. Mine is a
96 so I guess it is on all with cruise. Hmmmmmm. Got me thinking now!!

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