Harley cruise control not working. Evo and Twin Cam
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Make sure your throttle is correctly adjusted. Inspect your cruise cable. Be sure it is correctly routed & not bound or damaged. Confirm the cable is connected. Confirm that your speedo is functioning correctly. Check your speed sensor.
Here is some cruise control diagnostic: Cruise Control Initialization, Diagnostics and Codes: If you were doing a throttle cable adjustment it is possible that you may need to do an initialization . Here is the scoop from the service manual: The engine should be at normal operating temperature and throttle and idle cables should be correctly adjusted.
To set the correct cable lash proceed as follows:
1. Push the Cruise Switch on the right handlebar to RESUME and hold it.
2. Turn the Cruise ON/OFF switch to ON.
3. Turn the Ignition switch to IGNITION.
4. Start the engine. The green Cruise Enabled/Engaged lamp in the speedometer will illuminate.
Wait 3 Seconds for the lamp to go off.
5. Release the Cruise Switch from the RESUME position
6. Push the Cruise switch to RESUME and hold. Cruise will pull in cable until change in RPM is detected. The number of motor steps required to rev the engine is stored in memory.
7. After engine revs and Cruise Enabled/Engaged lamp is extginguished release the Cruise Switch from the RESUME position.
8. Turn the ignition switch to off.
Some possible causes for improper operation are:
If the cruise engaged lamp does not illuminate at all, check for one or more of the following conditions:
a. SET/RESUME switch faulty or not wired correctly.
b. Broken or pinched wire to SET switch or cruise module.
c. Cruise engaged lamp burned out or miswired. Lamp is turned on by module supplied ground.
d. Main 10-place connector not plugged into cruise module.
e. Faulty cruise main switch and associated wiring.
f. No module ground at Terminal E of 10-place module connector.
g. Brake light on constantly.
h. Throttle cables too tight.**
i. Bad cruise control fuse.
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Also check the switch on the return cable that wires a connected to switch terminals and switch continuity
Module unit cracked since new and fills with rain water. So this is or should have been a factory problem as I bought it new and was last at the Dealership problem mine now cruise still don’t work.
2008 Harley Road King Classic, Engine light went on and wont set speed on right control, Cruise light comes on but cant set speed.
Its a wireless throttle, cruise stopped working last night. I get the orange light to show its on but cant set the speed.
This is the exact same thing mine is doing. What did you do to fix it?
I have a 2015 street glide
My cruise control not working
The Amber light comes on but it will not set.
Both front and rear brake lights work find.
What other checks can I do to dia
My 2007 Ultra cruise control quit working, can’t get green light to come on and set. Any ideas?
Cruise Control Initialization, Diagnostics and Codes
If you were doing a throttle cable adjustment it is possible that you may need to do an initialization . Here is info from a service manual:
The engine should be at normal operating temperature and throttle and idle cables should be correctly adjusted. To set the correct cable lash proceed as follows:
1. Push the Cruise Switch on the right handlebar to RESUME and hold it.
2. Turn the Cruise ON/OFF switch to ON.
3. Turn the Ignition switch to IGNITION.
4. Start the engine. The green Cruise Enabled/Engaged lamp in the speedometer will illuminate.
Wait 3 Seconds for the lamp to go off.
5. Release the Cruise Switch from the RESUME position
6. Push the Cruise switch to RESUME and hold. Cruise will pull in cable until change in RPM is detected. The number of motor steps required to rev the engine is stored in memory.
7. After engine revs and Cruise Enabled/Engaged lamp is extginguished release the Cruise Switch from the RESUME position.
8 Turn the ignition switch to off.
Some possible causes for improper operation are
If the cruise engaged lamp does not illuminate at all, check for one or more of the following conditions:
a. SET/RESUME switch faulty or not wired correctly.
b. Broken or pinched wire to SET switch or cruise module.
c. Cruise engaged lamp burned out or miswired. Lamp is turned on by module supplied ground.
d. Main 10-place connector not plugged into cruise module.
e. Faulty cruise main switch and associated wiring.
f. No module ground at Terminal E of 10-place module connector.
g. Brake light on constantly.
h. Throttle cables too tight.**
i. Bad cruise control fuse.
2007 ultra cruise problems! Riding along cruise kicks off set cruise again it runs for 15/22 kicks off again it did that a few times now it does nothing no greenlight at all fuses good !
Hi Mike. Check your front brake switch actuation/function.
If your front brake switch is damaged or misaligned, or aftermarket levers are installed; your cruise will disengage if the module/ecm detects brake function.
http://www.fixmyhog.com/video/how-to-fix-a-motorcycle-brake-light-switch-001634/
I have a 2001 fltrse12 , and the cruise quit working.The cruise switch light comes on,and when i set the cruise,the green c is lit up,but no cruise.so what u all think it is before i start replacing parts. Thx..
Hi, Denis. Here is some cruise control diagnostic: Cruise Control Initialization, Diagnostics and Codes: If you were doing a throttle cable adjustment it is possible that you may need to do an initialization . Here is the scoop from the service manual: The engine should be at normal operating temperature and throttle and idle cables should be correctly adjusted. To set the correct cable lash proceed as follows:
1. Push the Cruise Switch on the right handlebar to RESUME and hold it.
2. Turn the Cruise ON/OFF switch to ON.
3. Turn the Ignition switch to IGNITION.
4. Start the engine. The green Cruise Enabled/Engaged lamp in the speedometer will illuminate.
Wait 3 Seconds for the lamp to go off.
5. Release the Cruise Switch from the RESUME position
6. Push the Cruise switch to RESUME and hold. Cruise will pull in cable until change in RPM is detected. The number of motor steps required to rev the engine is stored in memory.
7. After engine revs and Cruise Enabled/Engaged lamp is extginguished release the Cruise Switch from the RESUME position.
8 Turn the ignition switch to off.
Some possible causes for improper operation are
If the cruise engaged lamp does not illuminate at all, check for one or more of the following conditions:
a. SET/RESUME switch faulty or not wired correctly.
b. Broken or pinched wire to SET switch or cruise module.
c. Cruise engaged lamp burned out or miswired. Lamp is turned on by module supplied ground.
d. Main 10-place connector not plugged into cruise module.
e. Faulty cruise main switch and associated wiring.
f. No module ground at Terminal E of 10-place module connector.
g. Brake light on constantly.
h. Throttle cables too tight.**
i. Bad cruise control fuse.
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14 triglide front brake won’t release the cruse control, on off button and rear bake release it fine.
Hi, Edward. Make sure your front brake switch is working and check for any possible diagnostic trouble codes.
2006 ultra when I
Set the cruise control it works then disengages as I am riding. Green cruise control light stays lite.
Hi, Ken. We would suggest, 1st, checking for trouble codes.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/troubleshoot-with-harley-error-codes-008010/
You can also enable the cruise diagnostic mode. See if anything turns up:
RUN switch off, ignition switch at IGNITION.
1- Hold the SET/RESUME switch at SET while turning the RUN switch on.
The green cruise lamp illuminates and
remains on as long as the cruise
SET/RESUME switch is held in the
SET position.
If the green cruise lamp remains illumin-
ated after the switch is released then
one of the switches or related wiring is
open or shorted.
2- Push the SET/RESUME switch to
RES(UME) and hold in this position.
The green cruise lamp illuminates and
remains on as long as the
SET/RESUME switch is held in the
RES(UME) position.
If the green cruise lamp does not illu-
minate at all, check for one or more of
the following conditions:
• RES(UME) switch not wired cor-
rectly.
• Open or shorted wire to
RES(UME) switch.
3- Turn the throttle grip tightly closed to
check the throttle roll-off command.
The green cruise lamp illuminates
when the grip is closed (roll-off posi-
tion), and extinguishes when the
throttle grip returns to its free position.
4- Apply the front brake lever.
The green cruise lamp will illuminate
and remain on until the brake lever is
released.
If the green cruise lamp does not illu-
minate, check for one or more of the
following conditions:
• Front brake switch not wired cor-
rectly.
• Open or shorted wire to front
brake switch.
• Front brake switch not working properly.
5- Apply rear brake pedal.
The green cruise lamp illuminates and
remains on until the brake lever is released.
If the green cruise lamp does not illu-
minate, check for one or more of the
following conditions:
• Rear brake switch not wired cor-
rectly.
• Inoperative or pinched wire to rear
brake switch.
• Rear brake switch not working properly
6- Apply the clutch lever
The green cruise lamp will illuminate
and remain on until the clutch lever is
released.
If the green cruise lamp does not illu-
minate, check for one or more of the
following conditions:
• Clutch switch not wired correctly.
• Open or shorted wire to clutch
switch.
• Clutch switch not working properly.
Does this process work for a 1996 Ultra? w/FI
had throtle cables adjusted broke little tab off the brake switch is this the problem
I have a 2016 Street Glide Special newly installed `2″ chiseled handlebars. Cruise control indicator light comes on but cruise will not engage. Is their need for a reset of any kind?
I have a 02 Road King Classic I bought 5 years ago. During that time the cruise control never worked. Fixing it was on my bucket list, but I never had much interest simce I figured it was a bad module and they’re hard to find. After replacing a broken pair of handlebars, and checking if all the wiring was good, my interest in fixing the cruise control was renewed. My first check was the rollout switch. I disconnect one lead and followed the instructions given by Customer Service Techs. All seemed good. I took the bike out for a spin and it works! I’ll replace the cable a little later. Thanks for your help. It took me 5 minutes to find the problem and a whole lot of time and money finding a module. Maybe I’ll buy a new cable.then again, maybe the rollout switch isn’t all that important.
I have a 2008 Street Glide, the brake light stays on and the cruise control wont set. I bought it used from a dealer, and dont know much history of the bike. Could you tell me some of the common issues and possible fixes? Thanks in advance
the most common reason for your brake light being stuck on is a broken front brake switch.
you will need to use your test light or multimeter in order to determine if that is the case.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/how-to-fix-a-motorcycle-brake-light-switch-001634/
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/how-to-replace-brake-light-switch-on-a-harley-010885/
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/how-to-test-a-rear-brake-switch-001635/
My cruise control stopped working on my 2010 FLHTCU, brought it to dealer, they replaced the switch, now it sets but intermittently cuts out. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated? Thanks.
I have a 2007 ultra classic and I can’t get my green light to come on or set! I can’t even pull the codes up on it any ideas thanks
Hi Sean. See if you can perform a cruise diagnostic test.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/harley-cruise-control-diagnostics-012749/
Need to figure out why you are not able to retrieve error codes.
Suggest removing your outer fairing for a visual inspection.
Make sure that you do not have broken fairing brackets cutting into your harness.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/front-fairing-removal-001308/
Thanks
Mark-FMH
2001 ultra classic fuel injected. the cruise stopped working and when I try to initialize it following the steps you listed the cruise light comes on and flickers but never goes out so that I can finish the process. What should I look for now ?
Make sure that your front and rear brake light switches are functioning correctly and that your throttle cables are adjusted correctly.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/post/videos-harley/
What does it mean when the cruise control light stays amber at all times when you turn the cruise control on, on a 2007 Ultra Classic
Hi Stevo. When the cruise is switched on, it will remain amber until it is either engaged (will change to green) or switched off.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/post/videos-harley/
Thanks
Mark-FMH
2000 road king just bought not sure how to set and use cruise, I get green light and it blinks 1, 1, 3, what does this mean Thanks
Hi Mark. Make sure that your front & rear brake light switches are functioning correctly.
Also verify that your throttle cables are adjusted correctly.
You might be able to perform a cruise diagnostic test.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/harley-cruise-control-diagnostics-012749/
Thanks
Mark-FMH
I have a 2013 Roadking. The cruise indicator light stays on all the time (yes with the switch in the off position) the cruise functions normally just the light stays on.
Hi Stevan. Your cruise switch may be broken (internally) & stuck in the ON position.
You will need to access the switch & related harness to verify if this is the case. Use a multimeter or test light.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/simplifying-electricity-002170/
https://www.fixmyhog.com/product/overview-of-electrical-systems-part-1-download/
Thanks
Mark-FMH
Bike does all that but still no cruise *note my ISC Isn’t connected because it’s f****
Ok, cruise will work for first 5-10 minutes, then not at all and no green light on dash, just orange that shows that cruise is engaged. Also in that same 5-10 minutes brake lights work as normal then they just stay on. What to do? Thanks, waiting for a response. KD
Hi Ken, what is the year and model of your bike?
My 1995 Ultra cruise stopped working.(70956-93A) After complete diagnostic the result was failure of printed board in cruise. Nobody sell this part only the whole expensive cruise box. So I bought the new part. After few years I am facing the same problem. Failure of electronic printed board. Anybody knows where to get parts for this printed board? I am tired of buying the whole thing again and again.
Hello, I have a 2016 Fatboy lo and my cruise control stopped working all together, the light in the speedometer doesn’t light up. Any suggestions?
Thank you
Start off by verify that your front brake switch & clutch safety switch are functioning correctly. Those are the 2, most common, culprits for cruise control issues. Also check for possible stored diagnostic trouble codes.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/troubleshoot-with-harley-error-codes-008010/
-Mark
cruise control increased speed on its own, and now I can’t set desired speed. cruise control won’t set.
we have a 2011 HD Touring Ultra Limited FLHTK. Riding along our cruise disengages & radio goes out too. Husband flips off ignition switch & turns back on (reset) then both will work again. What could be the issues causing these problems. ps we had our radio replaced aprox. 6 months ago for not working properly. Please help if possible. Thank You!
I do the cruise initialization test and that seems to work fine,but when I turn cruise on nothing happens no green light comes on and doesn’t set.Any ideas I have checked fuse and its good
I did everything you said all 8 steps and it is still going Full throttle when trying to set cruise
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I did all the steps to set the cable lash and it is still going full throttle when I set the cruise control at a speed
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