ralph Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Re: 2010 "60" reg Mk4 Mondeo 1.8 TDCI Zetec. My cruise control sometimes refuses to work. Intermittent problem as can work fine for several days then sudden will not switch on (into stand by mode) no matter how many times I press the "on" button.... Any suggestions gratefully received Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Sounds like a dodgy switch to be honest, best thing to do is a self diagnostic. Turn the car to ignition 0 - then press and hold ok, then switch up to ignition 2 holding on, when "TEST" appers on screen, then let go of OK and just press OK to circulate through, first of all see if there are any DTC codes, if there are, then let me klnow what they are, it could be that there is an issue with the ABS which could stop it working. Alternatively, if there are no errors, this could indicate a malfunction on the button itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Thanks though I seem to have fixed it (fingers crossed): According to most the only way to cure it is either clean connections or replace switches which involves removal of steering wheel and airbag etc etc. I didn't fancy all that hassle so I looked down the sides of the switches and could see 4 very small square holes. These holes are just big enough to get the end of a small straw down so I sprayed down each one with contact/switch cleaner. This I did a week ago and normal operation was resumed instantly and has worked fine ever since at all speeds... Worth a try for a 5-minute fix! Sent from my iPad using Ford OC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Will have to have a look for that myself sounds handy! Sent from my MY SAGA C2 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJay Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Thanks though I seem to have fixed it (fingers crossed): According to most the only way to cure it is either clean connections or replace switches which involves removal of steering wheel and airbag etc etc. I didn't fancy all that hassle so I looked down the sides of the switches and could see 4 very small square holes. These holes are just big enough to get the end of a small straw down so I sprayed down each one with contact/switch cleaner. This I did a week ago and normal operation was resumed instantly and has worked fine ever since at all speeds... Worth a try for a 5-minute fix! Sent from my iPad using Ford OC You have just saved me tons of time. I used some GT85 as this is what I had handy in the same way you described, having had the same problem but with it working less often than it did, and it worked like a charm. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 No problem! Since I did it it has only played up once since, but another squirt of contact cleaner has sorted it again! I guess I will need to do this every 6 months or so but much easier/cheaper than replacement!! Glad yours worked ok but might be worth trying contact/switch cleaner next time???? Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjp1977 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Hi I have the same issue and I got the following 2 codes, F00000 & C41668. I don't know if they are relevant but I will also try the contact cleaning solution in the mean time. RIchard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Richard Let me know if it works for you too!! Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filipe Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Any developments on this topic? I'm the proud owner of a 2010 1.8 Mondeo and I'm having the same trouble... I'll try the cleaning method tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 Filippe Still working ok for me after using switch cleaner. Ralph Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filipe Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Ralph thank you so much for your reply. Do you think WD40 can do the trick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 ??? I've always used switch cleaner! It's pretty cheap stuff to buy... Prob cheaper than wd40 Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Always use electric contact cleaner as wd40 can corrode the switch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCG Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Hi all, I seem to have got this problem on my MK4 TX very funny problem. Sometimes it's fine I can press the button as much as I like other times pressing it makes no difference even if I press it 50 times (and yes I've tried that). So I'm struggling with my thoughts, if the switch was the problem then surely 1 in 50 should have worked especially when if it does work 50 out of 50 work??? I'm will to try the switch cleaner but cannot seen the holes does the button top come off and reveal the holes? Or is it a broken clock spring anyone got any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Your best bet is to remove the airbag covet to get full access to the switches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJay Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 My horn has developed a similar fault to this now as well. No idea what to do about this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 That would be a switch issue too I suspect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Hi There is no need to remove anything.... The holes I refer too are the little square gaps between the switches when viewed from the side..... Spraying switch cleaner into these holes/gaps has worked a treat on my cruise control which now works all the time!! Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 These holes arrowed! Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Sorry .... More obvious circled! Sent from my iPad using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJay Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I have used switch cleaner and it seemed to work for a while but now it is as intermittent as it was before. I have reapplied on a number of occassions to no avail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Sounds like you need to replace those buttons then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Mine have been ok.... Re-applied switch cleaner a few times but it always restores normal operation. Anyone know how much new switches are and how big the job is to replace? I guess I will have to bite the bullet one day! Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Pick some up used and fit yourself, can't see the cost exceeding 30 quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Crumb Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Greetings, forum. I'm experiencing a similar problem with my Mk. 4 TX. I bought the car a year ago, 58 plate, and the cruise control initially worked without a hitch. HOWEVER, over the last 6 months or so I've been having more and more problems activating the cruise control, and now it's at the point where I can only manage to activate Cruise Control Stand-by after 10 minutes of fiddling with the switches. Basically, pressing the C.C. on button just doesn't work, no response or 'C.C. stand-by' message. The only response I can get from the cruise control is by holding the RES button for ~3 seconds, which illicits a very brief flash of the 'Cruise Control Stand-by' message, but which seems to switch off again immediately. I'm guessing one of the buttons (probably the OFF or Set- buttons) is stuck down. The buttons themselves seem to depress and spring back normally, but the contacts underneath might be gunged. I'm keen to get this fixed quickly, as I have a pan-European drive planned for summer and cruise control on the autobahn will make this much more comfortable. I will give the contact cleaner/degreaser method a shot first of all, as I'd like to avoid fiddloing about with the leckietronics (bit of a clumsy oaf, I am). I'll let you know how it goes, thanks for the suggestion leastwise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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