Release Switches

Either one or two electrical release switches is employed in the cruise control system. One of the switches mounts to the brake pedal, and also functions as the stop lamp switch. On vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, a second switch is used in addition to the brake switch. The switch is mounted to the clutch master cylinder push rod, and also functions as the clutch start switch. When either the brake or clutch pedal is depressed, the release switch cuts off the voltage supplied to the cruise control circuit in the PCM/VCM. The engagement switch must be energized to return the cruise control to operation.

For replacement procedures, refer to Brake Pedal Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes and/or Clutch Pedal Replacement in Transmission/Transaxle.