I have a 1998 dodge ram with a cummins and my cruse will not ingage .the light indicates it is on but it will not go on cruse

Asked by mikelauzon May 18, 2013 at 01:10 PM about the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Laramie SLT Club Cab LB RWD

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I have a 1998 dodge ram with a cummins and my cruse will not ingage .the light indicates it is on but it will not go on cruse

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Check for a broken vacuum line going to the cruise control module. They have to have vacuum or they will not work.

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hi clay can you tell me where about I would find the vacuum line you are talking about that goes to the cruise control module please and thank you in advance .....mike

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It will go from the vacuum pump, which is behind the power steering pump on the driver's side of the engine up to a T at the top of the firewall and should run across the engine compartment to the passenger side fender area. There will be a round vacuum pod there that has to have vacuum or the cruise will not work.

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If it's not a vaccume leak then check your brake lights or brake switch. I had one that had a blown bulb in the 3rd brake light on the back of the cab.

I have a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel that had the same problem. I found the solution when I was checking why I only had defrost going to my windshield and not coming out any of my vents. I traced my vacuum line and found a break in it. that also fixed my cruise control.

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