New Member RX-7 Technical Post your first technical questions here, in an easy flame free environment, before jumping into the main technical sections.

Cruise control/clicking noise when backing

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-06-11, 06:29 AM
  #1  
Can Post Only in New Member Section
Thread Starter
 
souljourne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Cruise control/clicking noise when backing

Hey guys,
Bought a 91 Black convertible (with airbag) a few months back. I have a few issues still.
1. Cruise control will not engage. I have the main switch for cruise in the wiper switch assembly with the cruise set arm on steering. Light comes on when main switch is pressed, but cruise not engaging. I noticed that there is a red wire w/ black stripe hanging loose at my left foot , left of clutch pedal area. I also noticed an (unmounted?) loose button/switch of some kind (possibly the brake switch)??

2. Also hear a brief grinding sound (like some one tightening a zip tie or scraping plastic teeth on a comb) when I am backing up (in reverse) while turning wheel.

3. I can redline the engine in neutral, but when in gear, It acts hesitant or stall-ish at 5-6k rpms and doesn't want to go further on gauge.

Any suggestions for me?

Thanks,
Derek
Old 11-06-11, 09:29 AM
  #2  
Engine, Not Motor

iTrader: (1)
 
Aaron Cake's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 29,789
Likes: 0
Received 108 Likes on 91 Posts
1. If the clutch switch has been bypassed, then the cruise will never engage.

2. Could be anything. Most likely something to do with the front brakes and bearings. You'll have to do a check of all the bearings on the car, make sure brakes aren't dragging, etc.

3. Check your grounds: http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/grounding.htm
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
stickmantijuana
Microtech
30
04-23-16 06:37 PM
msilvia
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
28
04-14-16 12:58 PM
R7rexy
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
19
09-02-15 10:24 AM
stickmantijuana
20B Forum
7
08-30-15 12:08 AM
CaptainKRM
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
14
08-26-15 09:52 PM



Quick Reply: Cruise control/clicking noise when backing



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:58 AM.