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Expert: Roland Finston Date: 7/1/2008 Subject: 1994 Chrysler LeBaron CT Convertible Cruise Control Switch Replacement
Question QUESTION: Hi,
I recently bought a 1994 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible GT and the cruise control does not work. A friend of mine, who is a mechanic, looked at it and said it was the switch on the steering wheel. Unfortunately, I have not been able to get him to fix it since he is too busy. Is that something I can replace? It appears to be mounted to the steering wheel with just a couple of screws. Is it straight forward to purchase the part and replace it myself.
Thanks,
Jim
ANSWER: Hi Jim,
The switch is easy to remove, but my question would be is whether it is the switch or the flexible coupling between it and steering column, which is called the "clockspring". That latter part is the more likely one to fail. If you have an ohmmeter you can remove the switch and test it. If it passess and the friend is correct then I would suspect the clockspring which can also be tested. So let me know if you have an ohmmeter and I'll give you the pins and the tests.
Roland
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QUESTION: Roland,
That would be great. I have an ohmmeter.
Jim
Answer Hi Jim,
Off position pin 3 and 4 5890-6510 ohms
1 3 no continuity
On position 1 4 5890-6510
1 3 continuity
on/set 3 4 1020-1130
on/resume 3 4 2040-2260
