Cruise control doesn't work
 

My cruise control recently stopped working. When I push the button on the dashboard its green light comes on, but when I use the steering wheel controls nothing happens. The light above the gaugesdoes notcome on, and the cruise control does notengage.

Any idea where I should start? Since the light does notcome on I'm guessing the problem is electrical, not mechanical. I've worked on cruise control systems before, but never on an Accord.

Ideas?

Thanks,

RE: Cruise control doesn't work
 

I have the '02' Accord cruise test; should be the same.
The usual problem is the spool/reel contacts under the steering wheel.

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RE: Cruise control doesn't work
 

Hondadude: Very helpful, thank you! I'll start testing the pins tomorrow when it warms up outside.

About the spool/reel contacts . . . I've suspected something like that because the steering wheel buttons usually took a few tries before the cruise would engage. Is that problem usually resolved by cleaning the contacts, or will I need to replace them?

Thanks again!

RE: Cruise control doesn't work
 

Unfortunatly it's a sealed unit that also contains the airbag contacts, and it's not cheap.
Around $50-60.
It has to be installed with the steering wheel centered as the unit only moves 1-1/2 turns in either direction.