mnealtx 0 #26 November 16, 2004 QuoteQuoteBut keep in mind, it's only when my headlights are on. Does that still make sense? then it is possible you put an 1156 bulb into an 1157 bulb socket. that will cause this also. and it would only do it when the headlights are on... kelly.. your not going to get it fixed here... it is an easy diagnosis if you bring me the car... ive been doing this full time for 13 years. That wouldn't be kicking the cruise back off, would it?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mardigrasbob 0 #27 November 16, 2004 QuoteBut keep in mind, it's only when my headlights are on. Does that still make sense? Trailer!! Easy one! your head lights; probably your parking light wire is touching your brake wire. Check your trailer harness hookup. When you turn on your light the cruise thinks you put on the brake. edit: never mind I am a dumb-ass who doesn't read the thread fully before posting!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #28 November 16, 2004 Ok, Mark, I'm seriously calling you tonight. I'm scared to drive in the dark now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #29 November 16, 2004 If the cruise uses the brake pedal switch to sense whether the brake is being pressed(I assume it does), crossing wires with anything in the headlight system would cause the car to 'think' the brake is being depressed anytime the headlights are on. Hence, the lack of cruise control and the brake lights. If the running lights are in the same socket as the brake lights, installing the wrong bulb could easily cause this short. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mardigrasbob 0 #30 November 16, 2004 QuoteIf the cruise uses the brake pedal switch to sense whether the brake is being pressed(I assume it does), crossing wires with anything in the headlight system would cause the car to 'think' the brake is being depressed anytime the headlights are on. Hence, the lack of cruise control and the brake lights. If the running lights are in the same socket as the brake lights, installing the wrong bulb could easily cause this short. yeah what he said! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #31 November 16, 2004 QuoteOk, Mark, I'm seriously calling you tonight. I'm scared to drive in the dark now. ok thats fine. you remember where my house is?... your buying drinks after its fixed right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheenster303 0 #32 November 16, 2004 Is one of your headlights still out? Maybe you could get Mark to fix that too. I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #33 November 16, 2004 Of course . . . isn't that how we pay for everything in this sport? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #34 November 16, 2004 QuoteOk, so here's the deal: When my headlights are on a) my cruise control doesn't work (not a big deal) and b) MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS ON (big deal). So, my question is, how difficult is this to fix and approximately how much will it cost me? Any ideas are welcome. Thanks! Sell your lemmon an buy a decent car like a Grand Am with a quad4 Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #35 November 16, 2004 Or maybe I'll just buy a Pinto . . . if nothing else, it'll keep me warm when it bursts into flames. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #36 November 16, 2004 Another big cause of problems like this is a bad ground. Check yer grounds.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #37 November 16, 2004 It's really not gonna matter if I know this, because I'm not doing anything with it, but . . . what are grounds? I only know of ground-ING (jumper cables, skydivers, children, etc.). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #38 November 16, 2004 OK, let me re-phrase that. Have marks check your grounds. LOL In a DC system, the current has 1 path. Hot is the + side of the battery, ground is the - side. Hot goes into the switches -n- stuff, ground is after the lights -n- stuff, usually screwed right to the body/frame of the car. A loose/broken ground causes the current to look for a different path to ground, which typically is though another circuit.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #39 November 16, 2004 That reminded me of the Simpsons when Bart is talking to Santa's Little Helper, and we see it from the dog's POV. Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah . . . I do appreciate it, though; I'm just making fun of myself for not understanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #40 November 16, 2004 QuoteHave marks check your grounds. LOL wouldnt be the first time. j/k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #41 November 16, 2004 QuoteQuoteHave marks check your grounds. LOL wouldnt be the first time. j/k Damn, that was funny!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #42 November 16, 2004 OK Kelly, have you read enough? No one has ever fixed an electrical problem in a car....ever! Sure, it will appear to be repaired only for the damn problem to resurface in a day or two. My advice: Trade the piece of shit in and get yourself a new Honda. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #43 November 16, 2004 Chris, sweetie, are you having some problems with your car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #44 November 16, 2004 QuoteChris, sweetie, are you having some problems with your car? Actually no. My car only has 3300 miles on it. I'm just trying to give you the truth. Notice all the guys displaying their expert electrical knowledge? They're just trying to get into your pants. Of course, so am I but I feel cutting to the chase is more effective. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #45 November 16, 2004 It is. So, when you coming down here to help me pick out a new car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #46 November 16, 2004 QuoteQuoteChris, sweetie, are you having some problems with your car? Actually no. My car only has 3300 miles on it. I'm just trying to give you the truth. Notice all the guys displaying their expert electrical knowledge? They're just trying to get into your pants. Of course, so am I but I feel cutting to the chase is more effective. Chris, dude, didn't you read the Lust thread? I'm happy with my Bird-Man suit.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #47 November 16, 2004 I'm posting from the plane. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #48 November 16, 2004 QuoteQuoteChris, sweetie, are you having some problems with your car? Actually no. My car only has 3300 miles on it. I'm just trying to give you the truth. Notice all the guys displaying their expert electrical knowledge? They're just trying to get into your pants. Of course, so am I but I feel cutting to the chase is more effective. so, you think im trying to get in her pants.? so, kelly. what have you got to say about that?.. c'mon, defend me here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #49 November 16, 2004 Mark would never do anything like that. He does not even like sex. Nor would he ever expect sexual favors in return for doing something nice. Was that good? Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #50 November 16, 2004 Quote Mark would never do anything like that. He does not even like sex. Nor would he ever expect sexual favors in return for doing something nice. Was that good? Kelly Well coached...but you need to work on the delivery...it was a bit....flat.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
