On a Buick LeSabre... If you push the 'Cruise Control' button and nothing happens (no amber light on in the on/off button) the easiest and therefore the FIRST thing to check is the #14 fuse in the fuse-box under the hood. If that is not the problem, the SECOND thing is check fuses under the steering column. (Under the steering wheel, about where your left knee is when driving). Remove the plastic cover panel (it just pulls off), then remove the steel plate that is under that panel (just four 10mm screws). There is a small black rectangular plastic box with wires sticking out of it. Open the box and you will find three 2 AMP fuses. Check these for a burn-out. They control the lights/function of the buttons on your steering wheel. AND they are not mentioned in the owners manual. This job takes about 10 minutes to do, and it will save you hours or even days of frustration. (I just fixed my own 2004 Buick Lesabre this way; and also fixed a friends 2001 Lesabre this way; so I'm guessing they all have these 2 amp fuses under the steering column).
@donjet5371 I'm going to follow these steps on a 2000 GMC Sierra I just got. Maybe there are 2 AMP fuses under steering wheel as well. I did check the Cruise Fuse in side panel fuse box and it is OK. thx
Not always the fix! You need to do some more troubleshooting before jumping to this part. I changed this part and still no joy. Need to read the voltage at the module connector in the engine compartment to see if the brake switch is the problem.
@Luis Murillo there is another youtube video by another guy that shows how to read out the voltages at the module under the hood. This will show you if the brake switch is the problem or something else in the system. I suspected the module was the problem for a while. I did all the voltage checks to confirm it was the module then went to the local Pul-A-Part and for $15 had a cruise control module to try. Swapped the circuit board out from the donor and the CC is working like a champ.
What other parts are there? The steering wheel control, the vacuum module with solenoids under the hood, and this brake switch. Is there another computer module somewhere that monitors the vehicle speed as part of determining when to open any solenoid-controlled valves? I'd like to see a picture of such a part and a hint for where to find it.
@@rob613 Depending on the year, if you have a manual trans then there is a clutch switch in the wiring that passes a signal to the CC module. My '99 does not have any vacuum module, just the CC module under the hood that direct connects to the throttle body. On an auto trans. there is a shift interlock solenoid on the column. I had come across a schematic that showed the electric signal going from the brake switch through the interlock to the CC module. I changed it also but it did not fix the problem. I came across the video by MAY03LT that had the electrical readout for the control module. A module out of Pull-A-Part and good as new.
I'd say it took about 20 minutes, it's very easy...just frustrating having to contort yourself to try and reach the part. I would definitely check the fuse first.
The reason i know this is because i checked all the lights the day i bought it for the ride home… but when i tried the cruise control on the way home it didn’t work so i thought i was just doing something wrong.
@@Bucket247 thank you. I purchased a wrecked Sierra I just finished getting back on the road. Cruise not functioning. I’ll do the brake switch now. Thank you.
It is not difficult to change it but the space is reduced and my wife said I can help you with something and I tell her if I don't fit you think that we are going to fit both greetings brother
Thank you for your video! Great detail and I found myself swearing around the same spots lol.
😆😆Amen brother! Glad it worked out!
I liked to video. Now I have to try & fix my cruise control. Thanks guy.
Thank you for easy video. Can't be without cruise control!!
On a Buick LeSabre... If you push the 'Cruise Control' button and nothing happens (no amber light on in the on/off button) the easiest and therefore the FIRST thing to check is the #14 fuse in the fuse-box under the hood. If that is not the problem, the SECOND thing is check fuses under the steering column. (Under the steering wheel, about where your left knee is when driving). Remove the plastic cover panel (it just pulls off), then remove the steel plate that is under that panel (just four 10mm screws). There is a small black rectangular plastic box with wires sticking out of it. Open the box and you will find three 2 AMP fuses. Check these for a burn-out. They control the lights/function of the buttons on your steering wheel. AND they are not mentioned in the owners manual. This job takes about 10 minutes to do, and it will save you hours or even days of frustration. (I just fixed my own 2004 Buick Lesabre this way; and also fixed a friends 2001 Lesabre this way; so I'm guessing they all have these 2 amp fuses under the steering column).
GREAT info Don!!!! Thanks for posting!
@donjet5371 I'm going to follow these steps on a 2000 GMC Sierra I just got. Maybe there are 2 AMP fuses under steering wheel as well. I did check the Cruise Fuse in side panel fuse box and it is OK. thx
Excellent camera work, dude! That would have been tricky with two hands, for a novice like me...
Thanks MJ!! yea it was a pain but needed to be done.
Thank you for making this video! You are doing the Lord’s work good sir!
Glad to be of assistance friend!! 👍🏽
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Greetings from San Diego!
@@Bucket247
Hello I see you keep mentioning it could be the fuse,, which fuse would it be on a 1990 chevy c1500?
2:30 - yes, the bolt "can" come all the way out, it just doesn't need to.
Good job young man.
Where are your brake lights still working even though you had to replace the switch to get cruise?
Dexterous award of the month !
😆😆 👍🏽
Not always the fix! You need to do some more troubleshooting before jumping to this part. I changed this part and still no joy. Need to read the voltage at the module connector in the engine compartment to see if the brake switch is the problem.
@Luis Murillo there is another youtube video by another guy that shows how to read out the voltages at the module under the hood. This will show you if the brake switch is the problem or something else in the system. I suspected the module was the problem for a while. I did all the voltage checks to confirm it was the module then went to the local Pul-A-Part and for $15 had a cruise control module to try. Swapped the circuit board out from the donor and the CC is working like a champ.
What other parts are there? The steering wheel control, the vacuum module with solenoids under the hood, and this brake switch. Is there another computer module somewhere that monitors the vehicle speed as part of determining when to open any solenoid-controlled valves? I'd like to see a picture of such a part and a hint for where to find it.
@@rob613 Depending on the year, if you have a manual trans then there is a clutch switch in the wiring that passes a signal to the CC module. My '99 does not have any vacuum module, just the CC module under the hood that direct connects to the throttle body. On an auto trans. there is a shift interlock solenoid on the column. I had come across a schematic that showed the electric signal going from the brake switch through the interlock to the CC module. I changed it also but it did not fix the problem. I came across the video by MAY03LT that had the electrical readout for the control module. A module out of Pull-A-Part and good as new.
Thanks a lot.
Thanks for you video........... i died laughing when you said about the contortionist...
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
You're quite welcome, it's rough working in tight spaces... I no like!! 😆
I changed mine in my 2009 Traverse and it’s still not working…😡 so frustrating!!
good job dude
Was your brakes light stuck on when you turn your lights on
no everything was normal, the only thing wrong was the cruise control didnt work
My brake light is stuck on and switch did not fix it. What did you do??
I’m going to attempt this fix myself. How long did it take you? Would you recommend that I try changing the fuse first?
I'd say it took about 20 minutes, it's very easy...just frustrating having to contort yourself to try and reach the part. I would definitely check the fuse first.
Were your brake lights still working even though you had to replace the switch to get cruise?
yea my brake lights worked fine. 🤷🏼♂️
The reason i know this is because i checked all the lights the day i bought it for the ride home… but when i tried the cruise control on the way home it didn’t work so i thought i was just doing something wrong.
@@Bucket247 thank you. I purchased a wrecked Sierra I just finished getting back on the road. Cruise not functioning. I’ll do the brake switch now. Thank you.
It is not difficult to change it but the space is reduced and my wife said I can help you with something and I tell her if I don't fit you think that we are going to fit both greetings brother
😆😆That's hilarious and trust me i get the same thing!!! 👍🏽
Do you have a link for the part?
ACDelco D1539J GM Original Equipment Brake Light Switch www.amazon.com/dp/B001KSGJKQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6Kp4EbJR98XA5
Didn’t work for me😕
Wow! that sucks!! maybe a fuse?
After playing with the brake or holding up on it it started working with the new switch in there. Should be good!!
Smh
Bull crap, this is false, does not work.