cruise control switch broken on '94

[Nealuss]

So the cruise control switch on my '94 broke recently. I checked my local salvage yard for weeks and finally found one but unfortunately the buttons broke off when I tried to clean it.

My question is does anyone know if the 96-97 3-button switch will work in place of the 94-95 4-button switch? I can find those all day long, but nobody makes a new 4-button and it was only used for 2 years on the Ram and Dakota. The 3-button version is much more common and is available everywhere. I know it's missing a pin on the connector but I have no idea how the signal for on/off changes between the two. I tried looking at wiring diagrams but I'm not certain of what I am seeing. Looks like maybe 96+ the switch talks to the pcm whereas the 94-95 talks to a separate module. Can anyone confirm?

 

[Nealuss]

Anyone got anything on this? I have tried looking at the wiring diagrams but I'm still confused on whether or not it will work. Surely someone has broken one of these non-existent switches before

 

[Joe w.]

Never had this happen but have you googled how to fix it or looked on ebay for a cruise control switch for sale.

 

[Nealuss]

The problem is the tabs on the back of the buttons break off. They mount to the main shell and pivot on the same spot and the 25+ year old thin plastic just breaks. I have been looking on ebay off and on for months and every once in a while I will call local junk yards but I haven't had any luck yet. The one I mentioned in my first post was a lucky hit at a local pick-n-pull. I guess I may just have to buy the later 3-button version and try it. Just didn't want to waste the money on a paper weight.

 

[Joe w.]

Understand. I'm sure a parts store wouldn't be any help may try a dealership but since it's more than 10 years old probably no help there either. Most 2nd rams around my area are daily driven most of them are 98-02. I'll keep an eye out for a 94-97 ram parts truck to try and help.

 

[Joe w.]

Also I think the Dakota's used the same switch might be easier to find one of those trucks

 

[Nealuss]

Yep, the Dakota used the same one. Funny thing is the 4 button and 3 button were both 2 years only. Everything went to the 2 separate switches from 98 and up. I guess the 4 button is harder to find because it's older?

 

[Nealuss]

Well it looks like somebody just listed 5 or 6 of the 4 button switches on ebay in the last week, lol! Can't believe I just paid $100 for a used interior switch for a 26 year old dodge truck