Before I get too much greif I have done some research on this issue and havent found a problem with similar symptoms.

I guess I'll start by introducing myself. I am 22 years old and have had my 2006 4.7 Dakota for the past 96,000 miles. It has been a great truck with only minor issues and maintenence. I have done all maintenance from tranny flush to tie rod ends, and exhaust manifold gasket. Nothing major but I like to consider myself competent when it comes to minor issues and maintenance.

Problem: Recently I took a 150 mile trip out of town. To make a long story short the truck started acting up, check engine light came on. Code read throttle position sensor so I swapped it out. Immediately afterwards the cruise control quit working. Whether or not there is an correclation between the two I doubt but it wouldnt be the first time I've been wrong. Currently the CC light will not turn on and no other lights are illuminated on the dash that shouldn't be.

Possible Solutions: I have read other opinions similar and think that it may possibly be the clock spring located in the steering column. However because the air bag light is not on I am skeptical to install the part if it will not fix the issue. Do any of you have a suggestion for a possible fix? Any input is appreciated.

 

I'll ask the obvious: did you check the fuses?

 

I have been told that fuse 36 powers the CC. That fuse is good. Looked under the dash for a fuse and wasnt able to find anything. Do you know which fuse specifically?

 

Any suggestions?

 

If you haven't already done so, Doublecheck all the electrical and vacuum connections out under the hood. Could be you knocked something loose when replacing the TPS?

 

I have a 2006 Durango with the 4.7 and have the exact same problem only mine stopped working because of the issue the TPS was causing. I had the TPS replaced at shop and they told me to check fuses. Fuses are fine, anything else it could be?
Thanks!

 

I have had my 2006 dakota for quite some time now. My cruise control worked before i replaced my TPS (a seemingly common fix), and now that i replaced it, my cruise when out.. WTF?

 

When you replaced the TPS, did you remove the throttle body? And if so, did you remember to reconnect the cruise control cable?

 

CC should be activated by a button the the steering wheel, maybe you accidentally disconnected it, or you could have a bad connection to the button so it does not activate. Also, check all your fuses and make sure they are OK, not just the CC fuse and that the relays are plugged in as well. You could have another fuse that is blown that is causing the issue as well.

 

FYI - from the factory service manual - ignore if not interested
SPECIFICATIONS

Cavity. - Fuse/Color - Description

1. Spare
2. 40 Amp Green Ignition accessory
3. 30 Amp Pink Electric brakes
4. 50 Amp Red Power seats
5. 40 Amp Green Ignition Run
6. 20 Amp Lt. Blue Ignition Off Draw/Cabin compartment Node
7. 10 Amp Red PCM, fuel, Radiator fan,
8. 10 Amp Red Cabin compartment Node, Mirror, 4x4
9. 10 Amp Red Airbag system #3
10. Spare
11. 10 Amp Red A/c Clutch
12. 15 Amp Dk. Blue Trailer tow left stop/turn
13. 15 Amp Dk. Blue Trailer tow right stop/turn
14. 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw #2
15. 25 Amp Clear Transmission/power train controller
16. 20 Amp Lt. Blue Horn
17. 20 Amp Lt. Blue ABS feed (valves)
18. 20 Amp Lt. Blue Fuel pump
19. 15 Amp Dk. Blue Stop center lamp
20. 20 Amp Lt. Blue Cabin compartment Node door locks, Brake transmission shift interlock
21. 15 Amp Blue Audio
22. 20 Amp Lt. Blue Power outlet (switchable)
23. 20 Amp Lt. Blue Fog lamps
24. 20 Amp Lt. Blue Powertrain control B+
25. 15 Amp Dk. Blue Cabin compartment Node illumination
26. Spare
27. 10 Amp Red Power mirrors
28. 20 Amp Lt. Blue Power outlet
29. 20 Amp Lt. Blue FCM4 (wipers)
30. Spare
31. Spare
32. 30 Amp Pink FCM1 (exterior lights #1)
33. 30 Amp Pink Auto shut down
34. 30 Amp Pink FCM2 (exterior lights #2)
35. 40 Amp Green Heating ventilation air conditioning
36. 10 Amp Red Ignition unlock/run/start
37. 10 Amp Red Crank
38. 20 Amp Lt. Blue Ignition run/start
39. 30 Amp Pink Starter solenoid
40. Spare
41. 30 Amp Pink Windshield wipers
42. 25 Amp Clear FCM5 (transfer case)
43. 10 Amp Red Left park lamps
44. 10 Amp Red Right park lamps
45. 20 Amp Lt. Blue Trailer tow lamps
46. 10 Amp Red Airbag system #2
47. 40 Amp Green Ignition run/accessory
48. 20 Amp Lt. Blue Sunroof/soundbox
49. 30 Amp Pink Trailer tow B+
50. 40 Amp Green Antilock brake system (pump)
51. 40 Amp Green Park lamps
52. Spare
53. 40 Amp Green Rear window defogger
54. Spare
55. 10 Amp Red Cabin compartment Node accessory feed
56. 10 Amp Red Heated mirrors
57. 20 Amp Lt. Blue Airbag system #1
58. 20 Amp Lt. Blue Heated seats
59. 10 Amp Red Heating ventilation air conditioning module
60. 10 Amp Red Antilock brake system module
61. 20 Amp Lt. Blue FCM3 (reverse lamps)
62. A/C clutch relay
63. Transmission Relay
64. Fuel pump relay
65. Spare 66 Autoshut down relay
67. Heating ventilation air conditioning relay
68. Trailer tow left stop/turn relay
69. Horn relay
70. Park lamp relay
71. Fog lamp relay
72. Trailer tow right stop/turn relay
73. Rear window defogger relay
74. Starter solenoid relay
75. Spare
76. Spare
77. Intermediate windshield wiper relay
78. Windshield wiper Hi/Low relay