- Engages and disengages cruise control
- Cruise control may not engage when the switch is damaged or failing
- Installation is best left to the professionals
Your Nissan's Cruise Control Switch works to maintain the various features of your vehicle's cruise control system and is usually situated directly on the steering column or wheel. Whenever the cruise control is engaged by way of the Cruise Control Switch, your car will operate at a set speed — and you won't have to push down on the acceleration pedal.
Cruise control may help to increase fuel economy and alleviate driving fatigue on those long, exhausting drives. Even though the Cruise Control Switch isn't always essential to the life of your vehicle, it can diminish its efficiency and performance by jeopardizing your cruise control system.
Whenever a Cruise Control Switch becomes damaged, the culprit is often a power or short circuit issue. These may be triggered by an electrical problem with the Cruise Control Switch, age, or excess moisture in or around the steering wheel or column. When a control switch stops functioning correctly, you may notice several warning signs. Your Nissan Cruise Control Switch light might not turn on when you engage the "on" button, which often signifies a problem with the switch or another part within the system.
Another indication that the switch isn't working correctly is if the activation button stops activating the cruise control entirely, even when the light is turned on. If you initiate cruise control, and it doesn't move at the specified driving speed without you having to push down on the pedal, the Cruise Control Switch may need to be replaced.
Is it possible to replace a faulty or damaged Cruise Control Switch on your own? We recommend leaving this job to an authorized mechanic. Doing the installation the wrong way might cause possible issues with many critical components, including your air bag. To be sure that the job is done correctly, visit an authorized Nissan service center for replacement.
When purchasing a new Cruise Control Switch, it's important to choose one that matches the fit and function needed for your ride. Get one that's made specifically for your Nissan by shopping for genuine OEM car parts from Nissan Parts.
This Cruise Control Switch, part 25551ZS50A, is compatible with Nissan Frontier 2008-2012. See the What This Fits tab for more details.
SWITCH ASSY-STEERING
Fits Frontier, Pathfinder, Xterra