speed sensor replacement method hoping for fix to cruise control

1996 BUICK REGAL
208,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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EMSED57
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we are trying to fix cruise onthis vehicle and was wondering what chance replacing speed sensor would do the trick
Jun 15, 2015 at 9:43 AM
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JDL
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If the speedometer works, I don't think the vss is the problem?
Do the brake lamps work?
Throttle linkages are not binding?
Check for trouble codes relating to cruise. Some of the national brand auto stores may check codes for free?

Note the cruise fuses. At the moment, I can't rule out the cruise controls on the steering wheel or the wiring in the steering column.
Jun 15, 2015 at 12:06 PM
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Sorry about that, forgot the fuses.
Jun 15, 2015 at 12:10 PM
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Thanks for your reply, I took a shot and replaced speed sensor and it changed nothing, I hesitate to replace servo, however I did see a you tube video that suggested cleaning corrosion from mechanical part of servo as a fix. I wonder if those 'piston' could freeze and then short out. The one in the video showed 3? I have also tried different switch lever, but have not changed harness for switch lever. Anyway thanks for your reply once again
Jun 18, 2015 at 7:55 PM
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Were there any codes for the cruise control? Here is wiring diagram for cruise. Follow the wiring diagram for cruise, see if you can find a problem, voltage or ground.
Jun 19, 2015 at 8:02 AM