Cruise Control Switches???

Blueox · 04-25-2012, 09:29 AM

I had bought replacement switches for my '99, then bought an '01. Anyway, how much is involved in replacing them?

rtg143 · 04-25-2012, 09:37 AM

1. Remove the steering wheel.
2. Remove the steering wheel rear cover.
It's held on with 2 screws.
3. Remove the ribbon harness from the clips.
4. Remove the horn contact electrical connectors.
5. Remove the right side horn contact.
Remove the screws. Remove the contact.
6. Remove the speed control switch assembly.
Remove the screws. Remove the speed control switch assembly.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

**Hooligan2c** · 04-25-2012, 11:16 AM

If you mean the cruise toggles on the wheel, it is very simple. dISCONNECT YOUR NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL, Take the airbag out by removing the 2 bolts on the side of the wheel (covered by circular plastic caps). Unplug the air bag and remove. Each toggle is held on by 2 screws, remove them, then unplug the wiring. Install in reverse order.

It isnt as involved as the above post, I believe something there was misunderstood

rtg143 · 04-25-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooligan2c

If you mean the cruise toggles on the wheel, it is very simple. dISCONNECT YOUR NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL, Take the airbag out by removing the 2 bolts on the side of the wheel (covered by circular plastic caps). Unplug the air bag and remove. Each toggle is held on by 2 screws, remove them, then unplug the wiring. Install in reverse order.

It isnt as involved as the above post, I believe something there was misunderstood

I took that from the Ford service manual. I have done some like you mentioned but haven't done them on a 2001, so you may be right. Before pulling the steering wheel and the airbag off, he may see the screws above and be able to without removing the wheel.

PlumCrazy · 04-25-2012, 11:51 AM

Just pull the airbag off and the screws are right there like hooligan said.

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**Hooligan2c** · 04-25-2012, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtg143

I took that from the Ford service manual. I have done some like you mentioned but haven't done them on a 2001, so you may be right. Before pulling the steering wheel and the airbag off, he may see the screws above and be able to without removing the wheel.

It happens man. I have done it so many times I think I can do it blindfolded lol

Blueox · 04-27-2012, 11:51 AM

I have tried without success to disconnect the harness on the new switches. Seems there is one tab on each connector. Just squeeze and pull? I don't want to break them and I want to disconnect them before I take off the air bag.

Any suggestions? Just pull hard?

PlumCrazy · 04-27-2012, 12:30 PM

Normally with a firm but gentle tug they pop off. Or use a small screw driver to pry them carefully.

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Blueox · 04-29-2012, 07:21 AM

Replacing those swithes was sooooooo easy. Thanks all for the help.

rtg143 · 04-29-2012, 10:31 AM

Great to hear. Thanks for the update.

**Hooligan2c** · 04-29-2012, 12:43 PM

Good deal dude!

04-25-2012, 09:29 AM	#1
Blueox Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winona, MN Year: 2001 Make: Ford Ranger Model: Off Road Engine: 4.0 SOHC Class: 4X4 Off-Road Posts: 178 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	Cruise Control Switches??? I had bought replacement switches for my '99, then bought an '01. Anyway, how much is involved in replacing them? __________________ Klattu Barratta Nikto
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04-25-2012, 09:37 AM	#2
rtg143 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oregon Year: 2002 Make: Ford Model: F150 XLT Engine: 5.4l Class: 2WD Posts: 724 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (0)	1. Remove the steering wheel. 2. Remove the steering wheel rear cover. It's held on with 2 screws. 3. Remove the ribbon harness from the clips. 4. Remove the horn contact electrical connectors. 5. Remove the right side horn contact. Remove the screws. Remove the contact. 6. Remove the speed control switch assembly. Remove the screws. Remove the speed control switch assembly. 7. To install, reverse the removal procedure. __________________ Bert
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04-25-2012, 11:16 AM	#3
Hooligan2c Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tobyhanna PA Year: 2001 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 SOHC Class: 4x4 Used For: Leisure, strip club hopper Posts: 273 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (4)	If you mean the cruise toggles on the wheel, it is very simple. dISCONNECT YOUR NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL, Take the airbag out by removing the 2 bolts on the side of the wheel (covered by circular plastic caps). Unplug the air bag and remove. Each toggle is held on by 2 screws, remove them, then unplug the wiring. Install in reverse order. It isnt as involved as the above post, I believe something there was misunderstood __________________ 2001 XLT 4" Superlift, 3" PA body lift, 06+ front end conversion 35" BFG's on Mickey Thompson Classic II's...and much much more!! Click to see My Build
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04-25-2012, 11:51 AM	#5
PlumCrazy Schotty Fab & Offroad Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canal Winchester/Jeromesville, OH Year: 1995 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Super Cab XLT Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: DD/Farm Truck Posts: 2,825 Rep Power: 18 iTrader: (25)	Just pull the airbag off and the screws are right there like hooligan said. Sent from my C771 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ -1995 Ranger 4.0 4x4==>Build Thread
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04-27-2012, 11:51 AM	#7
Blueox Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winona, MN Year: 2001 Make: Ford Ranger Model: Off Road Engine: 4.0 SOHC Class: 4X4 Off-Road Posts: 178 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	Disconnecting Harness I have tried without success to disconnect the harness on the new switches. Seems there is one tab on each connector. Just squeeze and pull? I don't want to break them and I want to disconnect them before I take off the air bag. Any suggestions? Just pull hard? __________________ Klattu Barratta Nikto
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04-27-2012, 12:30 PM	#8
PlumCrazy Schotty Fab & Offroad Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canal Winchester/Jeromesville, OH Year: 1995 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Super Cab XLT Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: DD/Farm Truck Posts: 2,825 Rep Power: 18 iTrader: (25)	Normally with a firm but gentle tug they pop off. Or use a small screw driver to pry them carefully. Sent from my C771 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ -1995 Ranger 4.0 4x4==>Build Thread
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04-29-2012, 07:21 AM	#9
Blueox Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winona, MN Year: 2001 Make: Ford Ranger Model: Off Road Engine: 4.0 SOHC Class: 4X4 Off-Road Posts: 178 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	Thankyou, thankyou all! Replacing those swithes was sooooooo easy. Thanks all for the help. __________________ Klattu Barratta Nikto
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04-29-2012, 10:31 AM	#10
rtg143 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oregon Year: 2002 Make: Ford Model: F150 XLT Engine: 5.4l Class: 2WD Posts: 724 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (0)	Great to hear. Thanks for the update. __________________ Bert
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04-29-2012, 12:43 PM	#11
Hooligan2c Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tobyhanna PA Year: 2001 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 SOHC Class: 4x4 Used For: Leisure, strip club hopper Posts: 273 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (4)	Good deal dude! __________________ 2001 XLT 4" Superlift, 3" PA body lift, 06+ front end conversion 35" BFG's on Mickey Thompson Classic II's...and much much more!! Click to see My Build
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