Cruise control not turning on

2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
150,000 MILES • 3.4L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DV82949
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My cruise control turns on when I push the button (I can see the indicator light on), but it will not set.
Feb 16, 2019 at 9:24 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

What happens is the clockspring assembly in the steering wheel breaks causing the cruise control to stop working. but to be sure lets runt he codes to see what comes up:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run down this guide and report back.
Feb 18, 2019 at 4:14 AM
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