how to disconnect the cruise from 2003 dodge caravan ?

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WILLIAM THANH
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hi! how are u?
i would like to know what's happiness to my van, it's hard to start when the weather cold i have to keep start over and over,when the car start up and it's show the cruise controll and stop running. that's why i woud like to know how i disconnect the cruise control.in the mupfler have a black smoke come up and smelling.after the car running, when get hot.the car run like new.i did change the new bateries and new starter, the old one i burn it because i keep turning to keep the car running.i bring to auto shop they tell me it's nothing wrong. but in the morning won't starts.

plese ! tell me what's wrong.

thank you.
Jan 18, 2012 at 5:18 PM
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FIXITMR
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it's running too rich when you start it cold. thats why the black smoke. is your check engine light on? your engine temp sensor may be bad.
Jan 18, 2012 at 6:15 PM
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FIXITMR
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you may also have a wiring issue with underhood fusebox. corrosion by water or battery seepage.
Jan 18, 2012 at 6:20 PM
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