[AT] OT drain plug size

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Sounds like you need an adjustment to the brake switch, or the return spring on the brake pedal needs to be replaced/adjusted.

If the brake switch is improperly set, or the brake pedal is not returning to it’s proper position, the cruise control system senses brake application and thinks you’re applying the brake, which prevents it from engaging.


----- Original Message -----
From: Cecil Bearden <crbearden at copper.net>
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Sent: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:28:38 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: [AT] OT drain plug size

I have a similar problem on my 2011 Chevrolet.  A friend has a 2012 with 
the same problem.  The cruise will not engage after slowing down, or 
coming to a stop.  If I pull the brake pedal up with my toe, the cruise 
will re-engage.  It is irritating, and when it first happened, I thought 
D@#n now I gotta go to the dealer....  I finally pulled up the brake 
pedal and it started working...

Cecil

On 10/2/2019 12:35 PM, Phil Auten wrote:
> Yeah. I have the same issue with both of my Fords. No trans dipstick. 
> Haven't needed to change the fluid on either one yet, per the mileage, 
> at least, and the Fusion exhibited the "bang shifting" issue going to 
> reverse when cold, so the trans was repaired under warranty with new 
> fluid at about 20k. I am currently experiencing an issue with the 
> F150, however. Driving on cruise control, the cruise suddenly drops 
> out and will not re-engage. The wrench icon appears on the dash and 
> there is no overdrive (fifth and sixth gears) at all. Trans torque 
> converter does not lock up. The first few times it happened I was able 
> to get everything working by reseating the relays in the fuse panel at 
> the front of the engine bay. This last time that did not work. I am 
> praying that it is not the Transmission Control Module because I know 
> that part will be over $1,000 to R&R. Anyone have any experience with 
> this issue on a '09-'14 F150?
>
> Phil in TX
>
>
> On 10/1/2019 8:04 AM, Cecil Bearden wrote:
>> Those look nice, and might work good with a slide hammer for pulling 
>> shims etc.  However if you look at the reviews there are a few that 
>> have broken the jaws by tightening.  My problem on this drain plug 
>> was the plug head was so soft the pliers just chewed the metal off.  
>> The fine teeth of the knipex pliers worked the best. I have a pair 
>> coming from Amazon for the next oil change. This was an ex Hertz car. 
>> Perhaps in its history the oil pan could have been changed and a 
>> different plug was installed.  The oil pan could have been damaged on 
>> a parking block as it is the lowest point at the front of the 
>> vehicle.  Some really great engineering.  Just like the spare tire 
>> mounted underneath between the front seats.  You have to remove the 
>> center console interior and use the jack handle to lower the spare 
>> and hope has air in it.  We have had great service from the earlier 
>> models and that is the only reason I looked for another one when our 
>> old one was rear ended by a "texter".   However, this is the last 
>> one.  I have had a problem every time I went to do any normal 
>> maintenance.  You have to remove the air filter box to get to the 
>> high side air conditioner access port.  It was one lb low of freon 
>> and I could not find the ports to hook my gauges to.  There is no 
>> dipstick for the transmission.  According to Chrysler, you drain the 
>> oil and measure it then pour it back in.  There is a you tube video 
>> of how to use the engine dipstick and mark it for transmission...   
>> No more Dodges for me..
>>
>> Cecil
>>
>> On 10/1/2019 7:31 AM, Jack wrote:
>>> The Milwaukee brand is offering a vise grip version that has an 
>>> adjusting bolt with an eye so you can twist it with a screwdriver to 
>>> increase clamping force after the jaws are locked shut.
>>>
>>> [ Stephen Offiler] <snip> Knipex pliers are awesome <snip>
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