The cruise control DIY thread.

[07_aveo]

It does work on SVM models, I've been running it for months without any problem. Did you hook the wires to the 2 outer most pins on the switch?

[Monzaveo]

Yeah, both Green wires with white stripe. From the bottom connector. Just as described.

Maybe I got a bunk switch? But how would I test that?

[07_aveo]

I'm not sure how you'd test it but if you return it, they might not take it back if they find out you hooked it up yourself. Dealers aren't supposed to take back electrical stuff after it's been plugged in.

[mikedudley17]

I'm not sure how you'd test it but if you return it, they might not take it back if they find out you hooked it up yourself. Dealers aren't supposed to take back electrical stuff after it's been plugged in.

some wont take any parts back once they leave the counter...

[Monzaveo]

Thats may be true, but its not like I'd tell them I used it. I'd just say it wasnt what I needed.

Then there's always sellin it on ebay, if I end up feelin a little less than ethical.

But thats not the issue I think.

My first order of business is checking for continuity on all the connections I made.

I have to buy a continuity tester tomorrow and check things.

People are saying it works on SVM's...so I'm remaining hopeful.

[petrified.rabbit]

hook the switch up to a battery and a light to see if you can turn the light on and off..

[Monzaveo]

That will confirm the on/off function, that might not be the issue with the switch.

I wouldnt want to risk frying it, if a battery could do that. not sure what kind of voltage this thing works on.

continuity first. thanks though.

And thanks to all offering advice.

[AveoRob]

I would double and triple check the green/white wires you connected to as well as the connections. I recall there were more that 2, check the pin numbers i think it was 1 and 7. I doubt it is a bad switch, and it definatley works on SVM as that is what I have and it has worked for almost a year now. I used negative speaker wire terminals for the connection to the switch. Oh and not to forget the obvious, but you do have the on/off switch on the side set to on, right?

[AveoRob]

hook the switch up to a battery and a light to see if you can turn the light on and off..

Don't try this.

[petrified.rabbit]

hook the switch up to a battery and a light to see if you can turn the light on and off..

Don't try this.

why? a 1.5 volt battery wont fry anything and will show continuity? a test light in the circuit will still come on and off.