Re: [DML] Cruise control question

[Ryan Wright <ryanpwright@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the reply, Ed! 

I think the coil is bad. My ohm meter shows "1" for an open circuit
and "0.000" for closed. The coil tested at "0.489", so I'm guessing
it's bad. Boy, I sure hope fixing it is this easy. I'm going to take
it back to the store tomorrow and swap it for another one.

The magnets are fine and I got the coil as close as I dared. I
reviewed the directions several times, everything is installed
properly as best as I can tell, although I'm still not sure if I was
supposed to use just 1 magnet or 2. (1 for RWD, 2 for FWD is what it
says. I used 2.)

Anyway, I greatly appreciate your reply. Without it I would not have
known how to test the coil and wouldn't even have thought it could be
bad. It's all brand new so one just assumes it should be good. :)

-Ryan

On 4/12/05, Ed <edgarbade@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> Ryan,
> First, I would say check to be sure the magnet is still there.  As silly as
> it sounds, I had one fall off a 1972 Dodge Dart and it didn't work well.  I
> tried everything I could think of to fix it.  Finally ripped out the whole
> system and (you guessed it) saved the coil and magnet for last.  Reinstalled
> it with a replacement magnet and it worked fine.  My system used 4 magnets
> and one had fallen off.
> 
> As far as the coil being closer goes, one issue if the strength of the
> magnet used.  If the magnet was very strong then the coil doesn't have to be
> as close.  If it is very weak then it likely needs to be very close.  This
> also depends on the type of coil used (but doubt that is the issue).
> 
> I would suggest rechecking your connections (including vacuum if it had one)
> and then look to repositioning the coil as close to the magnet as possible.
> Of course usual safety precautions are required and don't forget that the
> position of the coil may actually move relative to the magnet depending on
> where items were installed and how much weight is put on the car.
> 
> Also note coil orientation does make a difference so follow the directions.
> If installed in the wrong position the magnetic field will not induce a
> voltage on the coil.
> 
> You may also want to test the coil to be sure it is good.  Use an ohm meter
> and test the 2 leads.  It should be relatively low to zero resistance.  If
> it is high you have a broken connection.
> 
> Ed
> 10541
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> The installation said to install 2 magnets for a front wheel drive car, and
> 1 for a rear wheel drive. I installed 2 since this is "technically" a FWD
> setup. Was this correct?
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