1995 Nissan Altima Cruise Control

robsmith · Jun 23rd, 2009, 03:21 PM

I have looked around a lot and haven't seen any with quite the same problem I seem to be having.

About 8 months ago the cruise control in my altima started to act screwy. It would engage and keep it for about 5 minutes and then release. It lasted like that for about a month and then totally quit. I don't even hear the clicking sounds that it used to make. I have checked the switch located above the brake and it appears to be normal. I have also check the vacuum and nothing seems wrong there either. I noticed at the same time, however, that my rpm gauge also started to act funny. It constantly alternates between 4 and 5 thousand rpm when I reach 60 mph. And then a few weeks later the backlights on my dash started to alternate on and off. It is on more often than off and its never really been a big deal.

Does anyone on here have any clue as to what the fix may be? I kinda need it to work because I do a lot of driving, but don't have the funds for a new car. Heck, I can't even afford a diagnostic.

If you need more details or such, ask and I will try to give.

Thanks in advance!

robsmith · Jun 24th, 2009, 03:24 PM

It is actually 2 to 3 thousand rpm not 4 to 5 like I put.

jserrano · Jun 29th, 2009, 01:48 PM

The cruise control problem sounds like the cruise control vacuum pump or actuator issue. The intermittent dash lights sounds like a dimmer switch issue.

mc60170 · Jun 29th, 2009, 09:47 PM

My dash lights occasionally flicker or get stuck off. Moving the dimmer wheel usually fixes the problem.

I am not sure that the CC problem is at all related to the dash lights.

robsmith · Jul 1st, 2009, 08:16 PM

What would be the best way to check the vacuum pump or the actuator?

samabhi126 · Jul 1st, 2009, 08:57 PM

I have the same problem in my Nissan Altima.

robsmith · Jul 7th, 2009, 03:49 PM

Can anyone give me any guidance here? Oh and by the way the light dimmer wheel does the trick.