Switch, Speed Control: Description
The speed control switch pod is located in the right spoke of the steering wheel. This switch has four push buttons and is used on all vehicles equipped with the speed control (also known as cruise control) system. The only visible components of the switch pod are the switch push buttons. The remainder of the switch pod including its mounting provisions and its electrical connection are concealed beneath the switch buttons within the steering wheel.
The switch pod housing and push buttons are constructed of molded plastic. Each of the push buttons has International Control and Display Symbol graphics or text applied to it, which clearly identify the function of each push button. The switch pod is secured through integral snap features within the steering wheel spoke cavity and a ledge feature on the inboard side of the switch housing that is captured beneath the edge of the driver airbag trim cover. A pigtail wire harness and connector integral to the speed control switch pod connects the switches to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take out and connector of the clockspring.
The speed control switch pod cannot be adjusted or repaired. If any function of the switch is ineffective or damaged, the entire speed control or speed control switch pod unit must be replaced.