*Reposted from the 1st Gen Forum*

Hi all, allow me to introduce myself as a new member of FitFreak. I've just become a new to me owner of a 2007 Fit. It was a bargain, but it's certainly come with a few things needing attention. I'm looking forward to using this forum to help me get it back up to (or as close as possible) to full operating condition.

First Up!

Cruise Control-- pressing the cruise button does not turn on the Cruise Main dash light, nor does it engage cruise control. HOWEVER, if I turn the steering wheel 1/4 turn counter-clockwise, the Cruise Main dash light will turn on. The light will not turn on with a clockwise turn, only counter. I checked fuses before I found the wheel phenomenon-- they're good. Any ideas as to where to start? Anyone have the same issue?

Apologies if it's been resolved, I've used the search function on this forum, but I can't seem to get it to return relevant results.


Thanks,
Acadie.

 

Acadie, that sounds like a problem in the wiring that goes from the button in the steering wheel to engine control unit. Clearly, the problem of the wiring is associated to the turning of the wheel, therefore, it is there where you need to look.
I bet it is related the "clockspring" also known as "spiral cable" unit of the steering wheel.
Remember to remove the battery and wait until the electronic of the car is totally discharge before removing the airbag unit of the steering wheel, you do not want to set it off ...