i did a self diagnotics test for the cruise control on a 99 explorer, after replacing the brake deactivation switch (which is what i got from the test) it still gives me the same reading does anyone know where i should look next.....remembering my test still indicates the BDS is open or circuit is defective.....is it possible i need to reset the system and if so how do i ?
How about posting the code that you retrieved and some of us can form an opinion.....
i got 3 flashes at the end of the test before and after i replaced the brake deactivation switch
Well. flash code 3 shows the deactivation switch as one possibility among several.... were any steps of the pin point test performed or was this just a shot in the dark?
this was the only result of flash code 3 that i knew of { which i found on this site ) so i guess it was just a shot in the dark
Check fuse #13 in the CJB (central junction box - instrument panel fuse box)... ther possibilities include wiring and servo.
You might also check to see if yours is covered under the expanded cruise switch recall. While this may not fix your concern, it never hurts...
I thought that recall only applied the the F150's and Expeditions, not explorers. Did Ford expand it to include explorers?
1998 Explorer EB, SOHC.Sorry to jump the gun.... the recall was expanded but it doesn't cover the Explorer.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
I'm still confused as to why it doesn't cover the eariler explorers. Or am I wrong when I think pre-2002 explorers have this same cruise brake switch which is powered all the time?
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