Guys, new to the forum with a 2002 shorty conversion. The only thing that doesn't work is the CC. Being that I'm so new to these things, would a Haynes Manual be a good investment?

 

They are handy to have for the specification data so you can have it to hand. Major repairs that I'm not familiar with the particular vehicle I go to youtube and often see how something goes together. I can usually do the work, but it's easier to see how the bolts are located.

 

Does the "Cruise" light come on when you press the ON button?
If it doesn't, it could be as simple as the clock spring in the steering wheel went bad.
If the light does come on, then you probably have a vacuum leak. Also a good tech with an advanced scanner probably can find the issue very quickly.

A Haynes manual is good for beginners. It spells out repairs too easily, so it can be confusing. If you have more questions, just ask.
I have the Service Manuals and while they are comprehensive, for a novice, they will be way too involved with its verbiage for some repairs.

Does anyone remember the old joke about Haynes manuals...
It went something like...

To repair a broken HVAC vacuum line..
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove engine
3. Find broken line
4. Repair with new line or tape
5. Installation is reverse of disassembly.

 

Thanks so much guys. The light does indeed come on when I press the "On" button so I suspected it was likely a vacuums leak. I have the 3.9L and was wondering where in the world is the cruise module? Figured I could trace the lines from there.

BTW, Haynes manual step #2 is EXACTLY what I would do ;-)

 

 

Does the horn work? I've seen the system where it would come on but you couldn't set it due to a bad clock spring for the air bag. If the horn works, it's probably not the spring.

 

Thanks for the advice. I will check the horn later today. Thumbs-up on the manual pics!

 

Checked the horn based on feedback from ol' grouch and it was working fine. Then I located the vacuum reservoir and servo based on the manual pics posted by ElkCon and the vacuum line that connects to the reservoir was not connected. Cleaned and reconnected there line and voila, problem solved. Now cruise works like charm!

 

Really appreciate the help with this. Super helpful group of folks!

 

Fantastic! Glad to hear it