Tuesday, November 26, 2013

How to Adjust Cruise Control on a Jeep CJ7

How to Adjust Cruise Control on a Jeep CJ7

If you spend a lot of time driving on the highway, you probably are familiar with your cars cruise control. It can make driving long distances more comfortable and increase your fuel economy. Older vehicles with mechanical cruise controls occasionally require adjustments to keep them operating at peak efficiency. If your Jeep CJ7s cruise control engages at a higher or lower speed than youve selected, follow the procedure outlined below.

Instructions

Speed-centering Adjustment

    1

    Locate the cruise-control module underneath the instrument panel on the drivers side. On one side near the mounting tabs are two adjustment screws.

    2

    Adjust the screw closer to the mounting tabs in the following manner: If the cruise control engages two or more miles per hour faster than the selected speed, turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise a quarter-turn. If the cruise control engages two or more miles per hour slower than the selected speed, turn the adjusting screw clockwise a quarter-turn.

    3

    Drive the vehicle on a level road to check for proper adjustment. Repeat the steps above as necessary.


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