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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1997LSS V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISCRUISE CONTROLBRAKE SWITCH (CRUISE CONTROL)SERVICE AND REPAIRCRUISE CONTROL RELEASE SWITCH AND STOPLAMP SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
1997 Oldsmobile LSS V6-3.8L VIN K
Cruise Control Release Switch and Stoplamp Switch Adjustment
1997 Oldsmobile LSS V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Cruise Control Release Switch and Stoplamp Switch Adjustment
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The release switch assembly and the stoplamp switch assembly cannot be adjusted until after the brake booster pushrod is connected to brake pedal assembly. Incorrect adjustment could cause the cruise control system to not work properly.
Adjust
1. Press brake pedal assembly and insert release switch assembly and stoplamp switch assembly into retainers until fully seated against brake pedal bracket.
2. Twist switch to lock into desired position.
Measure
^ The following brake pedal assembly travel distances can be used to check for properly adjusted release switch assembly and stoplamp switch assembly.
^ Release switch assembly and stoplamp switch assembly contacts must be open at 3.5 to 12.5 mm (1/8 to 1/2 inch) brake pedal assembly travel, measured at the centerline of the brake pedal assembly pad. Nominal actuation of the stoplamp switch assembly contacts is about 4.5 mm (3116 inch) after cruise control switch assembly contacts close.
The release switch assembly and the stoplamp switch assembly cannot be adjusted until after the brake booster pushrod is connected to brake pedal assembly. Incorrect adjustment could cause the cruise control system to not work properly.
Adjust
1. Press brake pedal assembly and insert release switch assembly and stoplamp switch assembly into retainers until fully seated against brake pedal bracket.
2. Twist switch to lock into desired position.
Measure
^ The following brake pedal assembly travel distances can be used to check for properly adjusted release switch assembly and stoplamp switch assembly.
^ Release switch assembly and stoplamp switch assembly contacts must be open at 3.5 to 12.5 mm (1/8 to 1/2 inch) brake pedal assembly travel, measured at the centerline of the brake pedal assembly pad. Nominal actuation of the stoplamp switch assembly contacts is about 4.5 mm (3116 inch) after cruise control switch assembly contacts close.
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- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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