I had the same problem. It is the clock spring in the steering column and I took it to the dealer and they fixed without charge it under a recall. Check out Chrysler's web page for recalls.
cruise control does not work when headlights are on
check the fuse.
The most common cause for a cruise control that stops working is that the electrical components or switches have stopped working. Sometimes taking it apart and cleaning the contacts will fix the problem.?æ
2004 sebring convertable cruise control not working - what to do?
The cruise control on a 2002 Mercedes ML320 will stop working if the fuse has blown or the wiring has become loose. An OBDII code reader can be connected to the vehicle's computer to help diagnose the problem.
The cruise control may not work is there is a problem with the brakes. Check to ensure that the cruise lights come on in the dash. Also, check all the vacuum lines to see if there is any issue.
There are several ways to fix the cruise control on your Mercedes-Benz depending on the problem with the cruise control. Make sure the fuse for the cruise control is not blown.
the cruise control is broken....
There is a switch that turns on the cruise control there could be a problem with that. There could also be a problem with the transmission linkage also. Causes include check engine light, vacuum hose, clock spring, brake light switch,
Cruise will NOT work if the speedometer has a problem
If the cruise control on your 1987 300ZX does not work, you might have an issue with the cruise control fuse or wiring. You could also have a problem with the switch that turns the cruise control on and off.
There is a part called a clock spring located in the dash board and it controls both the horn and the cruise control. I had it replace on my Plymouth voyager and they both work fine now. There was a RECALL for airbags which fixes this very problem - they should fix it for you