I need to repace the cruise control switch how do I get the horn cover off

Was Cruise Control working before the New Horn was installed? The power supply to the Horn, (input to ground wire) is connected to the Cruise Control Module (CCM). This CCM is wired to the Relay Switch Box located in the Engine Bay. The Relay Box cover will have a Chart indicating what function each Relay coresponds to. Your local autoparts store (AutoZone) can test the Relay Switch, and you'll know (if any Relay) need to be replaced.

The CCM is also wired to the Steering Wheel, but first passes through the Clock Spring Coil, located just behind the Steering Wheel. The Clock Spring allowes for the Function Buttons on the Steering Wheel to have power while Steering Wheel spins.

The Clock Spring can malfunction or break, its rare, but this will cut power to the Function Buttons on Steering Wheel. If ALL the buttons on Steering Wheel dont work, then the Clock Spring is the Culprit. The Coil may need to be replaced.

The Cruise Control Module itself may have failed and also would cause a few or all Steering Wheel Functions to quit working.

But first check the Relay Switch Box and examine the Harness Cables connecting (Steering Wheel--to--CCM--to--Relay Switch Box--to--Battery Supply).

Also if Cruise Control was working before the new Horn was installed and now not working, then most likely the Problem is a bad wire connection somewhere and/or is a faulty Relay.

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the horn could be --horn, relay or contact under the steering wheel
cruise controls need :- the brake switch , clutch switch cruise control switch, VSS sensor , engine rpms induction
all these have to be working as one or more than one will switch it off if faulty

You'll have to take it back apart and find out what is shorting out the switch, or applying pressure to the switch without pushing on the bag cover.

If the switch is replaced,then it can be wiring issue or faulty cruise control board.But as the switch is replaced,get the voltage at the switch tested to confirm the switch is actually receiving voltage.If no voltage received at switch power supply wire then ,apply external 12 volt power to the cruise control switch wire and then see if cruise control comes ON.If yes,then you know wiring is issue.
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Cruise Control stops working, Excessive cranks to start the engine and RPM goes max 2500

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1996 Ford Explorer: Cruise Control Wiring Diagram?

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These will help.

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On these case,to troubleshoot these problem,there are solved help links.Click the link directly and refer the details to solve these problem yourself,with help of diagrams:------
Ford ranger cruise control not working?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-ranger-cruise-control-not-working.html

----------- Horn and Cruise control quit working?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/horn-and-cruise-control-quit-working.html

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Horn and cruise control not working on Plymouth Grand Voyager?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/horn-and-cruise-control-not-working-on.html

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Horn and Cruise control quit working on 2003 Jaguar S-Type? http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/horn-and-cruise-control-quit-working-on.html

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Cruise Control stops working, Excessive cranks to start the engine and RPM goes max 2500 http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/cruise-control-stops-workingexcessive.html

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Cruise control stop working on 1994 Ford ranger? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/cruise-control-stop-working-on-1994.html

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Cruise control not working? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/cruise-control-not-working.html

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1996 Ford Explorer: Cruise Control Wiring Diagram?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/1996-ford-explorer-cruise-control.html
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These will help.
Thanks.

there should also be a srs light on the dash illuminated?! the problem is the clock spring behind the steering wheel. happy holidays

The body control module (BCM) controls the operation of the horn for the security system and remote keyless entry (RKE) functions. Circuit 28 is grounded by the BCM when the horn operation is desired. Normal operation of the horn is performed by the horn switch grounding the horn relay and is not controlled by the BCM.
You don't need to take this to a dealer ,besides there are no more saturn dealers . Try a independent repair shop .
Does the cruise control light light up when you turn the cruise on ? Have you checked the fuse's ?

remove top and bottom cover. screws that hold steering wheel horn cover are accessible from behind steering wheel, you will need a puller, can be rented at auto shop, disconnect battery as horn circuit is not switched

Check the fuse for your cigar lighter/horn. I've seen the fuse blown from the lighter shorting. It will caue the cruie not to work also. I hope this helps. Good luck.

Most likely the clock spring assembly which the wires run through for airbag, cruise switches and horn button. Requires steering wheel removal to access part.