I will try to adjust the switch as you have suggested. Many thanks for assisting with this problem. Thank your son for serving in OUR beloved United States Marine Corps as I served in the Corps for 20+ years myself. I will post back results as soon as I get a chance to try your ideas on the problem, maybe today. Again thanks.

Tried the adjustment of the brake light switch and it was barely pushing the plunger at all. It is a wonder we had any brake lights. I did adjust the switch so the plunger was all the way in and that did fix the cruise control problem as it works great now. Thanks so much for your insight and willingness to share. Otherwise, it would have been a trip to the dealership for who knows how much for the simple adjustment I did. Again thanks.

Good to hear.......especially when it turns out good.

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I want to add this to the information. People search these subjects for years and years. If your brake lights are stuck on, the switch may be fine but the rubber button had hardened and cracked and probably fallen apart. This happens after they get old. Get a new button or a small nut and bolt works great. Second . .if you have a 5 speed, there is also a clutch switch . and with the same rubber button. Don't forget to check that switch and button as well. It falls apart, the switch never gets pushed in and your car thinks your clutch is pushed in. The Cruise will not engage. Actually, no set light. The main light will light up but when you push the set, it will never happen. So new button or nut and bolt and bingo, all is well again.