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DELAYED ENGAGEMENT-CRUISE III MISDIAGNOSED AS MALFUNCTION

MODELS AFFECTED: ALL 1984, 85 & 86 MODELS WITH CUSTOM CRUISE III

The Custom Cruise III system contains a built in delay feature when it is first turned on. Specifically, with this system, only after the multi- function lever switch has been in the 'on' position for approximately one to two seconds will the cruise control system engage -- with depression of the set/coast button.

This built in delay could be mis-diagnosed as a malfunctioning cruise control system.

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