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So the cruise control stopped working on my 90 Accord.

Went through diagnostics on fuse, cruise main switch, both OK
then started through the list on the cruise control module input
harness. Got to the clutch terminal and got a fault (no continuity to
ground). Checked the clutch switch which is the next test in the list
and found that the metal bracket attached to the pedal assembly has a
hole in it where it should make contact with the clutch switch. So it
does not do anything to the switch post when the clutch is pushed or
released.

Looks like some unrecognizable broken plastic pieces on the
floorboard. Is there a plastic component that fills that hole? could
I put a screw and nut in the hole and accomplish the same thing?
Anyone run into this before?

Frank

Frank Boettcher wrote:
>
> So the cruise control stopped working on my 90 Accord.
>
> Went through diagnostics on fuse, cruise main switch, both OK
> then started through the list on the cruise control module input
> harness. Got to the clutch terminal and got a fault (no continuity to
> ground). Checked the clutch switch which is the next test in the list
> and found that the metal bracket attached to the pedal assembly has a
> hole in it where it should make contact with the clutch switch. So it
> does not do anything to the switch post when the clutch is pushed or
> released.
>
> Looks like some unrecognizable broken plastic pieces on the
> floorboard. Is there a plastic component that fills that hole? could
> I put a screw and nut in the hole and accomplish the same thing?
> Anyone run into this before?
>
> Frank

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I've heard this story before. Ask the dealer to fax you the exploded
view of the parts manual. The part is plastic, but if you want to
replace it yourself, maybe a chunk of rubber would do?

'Curly'

Frank Boettcher wrote:
>
> So the cruise control stopped working on my 90 Accord.

<snip>

> Could I put a screw and nut in the hole and accomplish the same thing?

Probably, but the replacement part is only a buck or two. Check
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com, but they charge shipping + $5
handling, so you are probably better off going to your local dealer.

On Fri, 02 Sep 2005 04:39:14 GMT, Randolph <trash@junkmail.com> wrote:

>
>Frank Boettcher wrote:
>>
>> So the cruise control stopped working on my 90 Accord.
>
><snip>
>
>> Could I put a screw and nut in the hole and accomplish the same thing?
>
>Probably, but the replacement part is only a buck or two. Check
>http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com, but they charge shipping + $5
>handling, so you are probably better off going to your local dealer.

Yeah, I see the part that I need. I'll go to the dealer. Thanks

Frank

Frank Boettcher wrote:
> Looks like some unrecognizable broken plastic pieces on the
> floorboard. Is there a plastic component that fills that hole? could
> I put a screw and nut in the hole and accomplish the same thing?
> Anyone run into this before?

yes, yes, and yes.

I just had the same thing happen to my 88 Accord LX 5 Spd. Just made repair
a little while ago. I looked up under the dash to find the thickness of the
plastic piece on the brake pedal. Found a bolt with a head close to the same
thickness, put it through the hole in the clutch pedal, installed
lock-washer and a nut...just like brand-new.
"Frank Boettcher" <fboettcher@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> So the cruise control stopped working on my 90 Accord.
>
> Went through diagnostics on fuse, cruise main switch, both OK
> then started through the list on the cruise control module input
> harness. Got to the clutch terminal and got a fault (no continuity to
> ground). Checked the clutch switch which is the next test in the list
> and found that the metal bracket attached to the pedal assembly has a
> hole in it where it should make contact with the clutch switch. So it
> does not do anything to the switch post when the clutch is pushed or
> released.
>
> Looks like some unrecognizable broken plastic pieces on the
> floorboard. Is there a plastic component that fills that hole? could
> I put a screw and nut in the hole and accomplish the same thing?
> Anyone run into this before?
>
> Frank