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Old 08-31-2000, 06:26 PM
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Darn thing surges in spurts. Not all the time, and some days not at all. I have clean the linkage which was dry and dirty, but no significant change. I think there was another problem simular to this back some time, but I can't find the post.


The puppy has 221K + and runs pretty decent, but not like the old 76 450 sel from the old country.

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Old 08-31-2000, 06:38 PM
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Here is a paste of those posts.

My cruise control works intermittently. What I mean is that sometimes when I turn the car on, the cruise works, and works well, until I shut it off. Then the next time I start it up it may or may not work.
Seems like it is something simple, where should I start?
1987 300E
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posted 08-08-2000 09:05 PM
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Most of the time (99%), if the switch is good, the cruise amp is faulty. The amp is the control unit. It is located under the driver's kick panel. It is a silver box. They do offer rebuilt units, but you will need a coding plug for the newer control unit.
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posted 08-09-2000 07:45 PM
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I have the same problem. What is a "coding plug"?
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posted 08-10-2000 03:28 PM
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There is now a universal cruise control amp but, you need a special coding plug to configure it for your specific car.
Another option is to get a rebuilt amp that is an exact replacement for your old amp.
We have both in PartsShop.
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posted 08-10-2000 07:15 PM
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I used to have that problem with my Cruise Control as well – now it works perfectly, without a hitch! The solution was to resolder the CCA board. Many others have done this procedure with the same results.
The CCA seems to be another of those problem areas that everyone inevitably has to deal with after 10 or 15 years. Fortunately, like so many of the systems on this car, you can fix it yourself at minimal cost. In this case, 50 cents worth of solder and a couple of hours of your time.

When you pull the CCA and examine the board you’ll probably find that it looks ‘like new’, with no signs of burned components or broken traces. Nevertheless, what has likely happened is that one or more solder joints have loosened up due to deteriorative aging. The defect will Not be visible. You should systematically resolder each connection on the trace side of the board using the appropriate tools, solder and practices for electronic circuit boards. Then (using a magnifying glass) carefully inspect the board for solder bridges and remove them with desoldering braid.

I’ve done boards where I’ve also replaced the ICs, but this is usually to correct a total failure. Your symptoms suggest a deteriorated, intermittent solder joint. You could also replace your ICs (either 1 or 2) for about $1 while you’re at it.

After reinstalling the board in its case, you should also clean the external pins and apply a contact conditioner (available from computer and electronics shops).

Good luck, let me know if you have any questions.
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posted 08-22-2000 11:09 PM
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Is there a special tool to open control module to gain acess to the circuit board or will a screw driver and pliers do job? I have my module out of the car but I did not want to potentially damage module trying to get to board.
Spine Doc did you try Barrie's suggestion or buy a rebuilt? Johnny

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posted 08-23-2000 10:26 AM
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Yes I actually did resolder the board. My Aunt works for Digital and makes motherboards and circuit boards for a living. After resoldering and checking all the diodes the cruise control works PERFECTLY! No intermittent, etc. Note that even with special magnifying glasses you will not see any breaks in the solder. My understanding from my Aunt is that there is not so much breaks in the solder, but the solder itself flexes and "unattaches" from the circuit board and the solder point itself. When you solder a bad solder you will see it "suck" the solder in, as my Aunt describes it.
I also resoldered my climate control unit fixing this, and saving me a couple hundred bucks.


Barrie---where do you buy the IC's? My Aunt said you could not test them since you would need a propietary diagnostic tool connected to the amp. And by the way there are a ton of IC's on these units. She also said the IC's were most likely programmed, so if you replaced you would just be replacing with blank IC's. Tell me if you know anything different.


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posted 08-23-2000 11:18 AM
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Glad to hear the re-soldering fix was successful!
The last CCA in which I replaced the IC was for a model other than a 124. It contained only one IC (an LM2901, which is a readily available 'quad comparator' at 50 cents).
When I did the CCA on my 124 I only did a resolder job; since that fixed the problem I didn't even look at the ICs. If you let me know the part no. and number of pins for each IC, I'll try to source them for you.

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posted 08-23-2000 11:25 AM
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Johnny,
You don't need anything special. Screwdriver and pliers work fine to lift (and reset) the tabs. The case is soft aluminum.
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posted 08-26-2000 10:51 AM
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Hey guys. Re-soldered CCA board and unit works fine now. Thanks for the assistance. Johnny
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posted 08-26-2000 08:44 PM
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I am now going to replace my non-functioning Radio Shack soldering iron and do mine next weekend. Oh wait, going to meet with the Cobra club next weekend. I am really getting too addicted to cars. My wife is going to kill me. I am babbling again, aren't I?
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posted 08-27-2000 08:44 PM
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My Cruise control pulses. I expect it just needs to be rebuilt like the ones you guys describe. I know I should just do it, but I wanted to post the question. Will I need any new circuits, or will a rebuild do the trick.
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