Weird acting cruise control on my 86 TC

[Wheelgun357]

So my cruise works but not like it should.... When I set it I have to hold the on button in and push the coast button over and over and then it catches and holds perfect. If I hit the set accel button it climbs continually ans the resume done work.... Any ideas... I'll live with it for now unless it's something simple...

[turbo2256b]

Dirty or worn out switches. They can be removed and some contact cleaner sprayed in them. Can be done on the wheel If you arnt worried about possibly discoloring the wheel trim. Dont remmember if my steering colum stupid thread covered it

[gadget73]

I'd also remove the steering wheel and clean up the slip rings under it. The buttons connect through what amounts to 3 small motor brushes running on a copper contact ring. If that gets gunked up, things don't act right. Wipe the contacts off with rubbing alcohol and polish them with really fine sandpaper (1000 or finer) or a piece of heavy paper. Don't take much off, just shine them up.

[turbo2256b]

Rings also use a special grease very pricy and not easy to obtain. I will sell a small amount for 5.00 + the ride.