Why is 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Cruise control not working?

Why might the cruise control air bags and horn all stop working at the same time on a 1997 Dodge Caravan?

• Answer:

  Most likely the problem is a bad clock spring in the steering column. the clock spring makes the electrical connection for those devices and allows connection while the wheel is turning. Some models of Caravan have a recall out for the clock spring. Call your dealer and ask about it. It could be that wires have to be replaced in the steering wheel. Another Answer - My story: I had the same thing happen in my 1998 Gr. Caravan. Initally the horn stopped working, then shortly thereafter the cruise failed. The dealer was no help and they wanted $200 for starters to go into the strreing column to look for broken wires - this was after they charged $90 to tell me the clockspring was fine. Two months later, I found out about the clockspring recall in Consumer Reports - shortly after that the airbag light went on. When I returned to the dealer, they were very happy to repair the problem for free! It was the clockspring after all. The problems have not recurred.