Bbasso
Expedition goofball
Pretty please take a look at this video and suggest a solution! I really don't feel like undoing this whole process. Thank you
https://youtu.be/KSZgCq0f1P8
https://youtu.be/KSZgCq0f1P8
Super cheapo van build, it's my fourth E350...
- Thread starter Bbasso
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Got a factory manual? I'd look at common grounds. Maybe the clocking spring is shorting or grounding the two circuits?
Sounds like something from Top Gear in any case...
Bbasso
Expedition goofball
I have the paperwork that came with the kit, but doesn't have any info on trouble shooting.
I picked up another cruise control button setup and will try tomorrow.
It's so simple to install all this stuff...easy. but I'm guessing that the current C C buttons are configured slightly different.
No pinched or damaged anythings... and virtually impossible to install incorrectly.
I'm going to keep at this so I can break 24.5 mpg ! (On hwy trips)
I picked up another cruise control button setup and will try tomorrow.
It's so simple to install all this stuff...easy. but I'm guessing that the current C C buttons are configured slightly different.
No pinched or damaged anythings... and virtually impossible to install incorrectly.
I'm going to keep at this so I can break 24.5 mpg ! (On hwy trips)
Bbasso
Expedition goofball
After switching the cruise control buttons I HAVE A WORKING SYSTEM! ! !
! couldn't be happier... with one complaint. From the short drive at the same speeds on the same roads I lost 1.2 mpg. But I think long term it will be the same or better than before.
It's so nice and hard to explain how happy I am.
Thanks for those who helped me.
! couldn't be happier... with one complaint. From the short drive at the same speeds on the same roads I lost 1.2 mpg. But I think long term it will be the same or better than before.
It's so nice and hard to explain how happy I am.
Thanks for those who helped me.
I'm not surprised you lost mileage. I know for a fact I can pull down better mileage manually than I can with a cruise control, as long as I'm paying attention and TRYING to do it. I only use it when I'm being lazy.
Racerman27410
New member
Rob,
Not sure how it works on yours but on my 04 the torque converter locks when the cruise is on so no more coasting on the downhills.
Not sure how it works on yours but on my 04 the torque converter locks when the cruise is on so no more coasting on the downhills.
Racerman27410
New member
That's what i figured out from my own experiments..... Over the same stretch of highway i frequent, my van gets 17 mpg with the cruise set at 73 mph (GPS) and 20 mpg @ the same 73 mph when driving by foot.....there are quite a few hills and being able to build free downhill momentum for the next uphill is the difference maker....With the cruise set the van only knows speed and cant see that hill coming..... When the speed drops it will downshift and in my tuned 6.0 a highway downshift is an eye opening experience.... it really punches it!
In the mountains i just drive by foot as it is way more calm and efficient.
It is amazing though how much stress is removed from the driving experience by just eliminating that one task.. enjoy!
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Bbasso
Expedition goofball
I'm cheap... you guys are learning, right?
I found some SS 2 inch pipe in the garbage at my friend's shop.
I asked him if he could weld it into place for me. Four tacks later and I now have a discreet fishing pole holder. LOL
The cool factor is that under the plastic bumper cover is a hole that is nearly perfect for this...
I found some SS 2 inch pipe in the garbage at my friend's shop.
I asked him if he could weld it into place for me. Four tacks later and I now have a discreet fishing pole holder. LOL
The cool factor is that under the plastic bumper cover is a hole that is nearly perfect for this...
