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- Headlights (all lights?) dim at idle.




Check your battery voltage. Probably a weak battery, alternator, or related cable/connection.


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- On long right-handed on-ramps...




Check the strainer/sock on the in-tank fuel pickup.

The cruise control never checks for what gear the tranny is in. It is, however, interested in the clutch, brake, and vehicle speed.

Both the cruise system and the backup lamps have F23 in common. Check it.



Steve


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