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Old 05-02-2018, 02:50 PM
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I have a '97 Z28 6 speed that I recently purchased. The cruise control is not working, nor is the AC. The AC compressor is not kicking on at all. Supposedly the AC system was gone through and a new compressor installed a few months before I bought the car.

The 15 amp fuse under the hood for AC and cruise is good. I also checked third brake light (in the spoiler) is good, which I know is a common cause for the cruise not working. Anyone have any ideas where to look next?

edit: Forgot to mention all other brake lights are good. Also just cleaned the 3 easy to access under-hood grounds (the two along the rad support and the one near the battery.) For the cruise, I haven't checked the clutch pedal switch yet, so I'll do that next. Not sure what to try next for the AC though.

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Cruise control) When you look at the throttle body, are there two cables hooked up? One should be for the throttle, the other should be for the cruise control:
https://www.google.com/search?q=lt1+...blVq4fXX6XZYM:

For what its worth, here is where the cruise control module is located:
http://shbox.com/1/cruise_module.jpg

AC) I would check your vacuum lines and your HVAC check valve for cracks/leaks. Also make sure that your AC pressure sensor is connected.

AC pressure sensor (center), HVAC check valve (left center):
http://shbox.com/1/refrigerant_sensor.jpg

Closer view of check valve:
http://shbox.com/1/vac_check_valve.jpg




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