Triton Cruise Control Dead? Common Fixes Inside

Hey there! I had a similar issue with my 2008 Mitsubishi L200 diesel (pretty close to your Triton). I've got some experience working on cars, but I usually leave the complex stuff to the pros. The cruise control stopped working completely on mine too. Turned out it was just a faulty cable connection near the steering column. My mechanic found it during inspection, basically, the connection had corroded over time. Got it fixed at my local workshop for about 95 Euro, and it's been working perfectly since. What's your Triton's mileage, and are you getting any specific error codes? That might help narrow down if it's the same issue I had. Sometimes these problems can also show up in the Pajero, another Mitsubishi I've worked on before. Let me know these details, and I might be able to help more!

Just had my latest service two weeks ago, actually. The cruise control issue started showing up right after that, which is pretty frustrating. Thanks for sharing your experience! My Triton's at 127980 KM, and yeah, I'm getting the same symptoms you described. It's good to know it might just be a corroded connection, that sounds less scary than what I was imagining. Did your mechanic have to replace the entire cable or just fix the connection? I might take it to my local Mitsubishi dealer this weekend to get it checked out.

Hey again! Yeah, that timing after the service is pretty frustrating, I totally get it. In my case, the mechanic only had to clean and repair the connection point, no need for a complete cable replacement, which kept the cost down. That's why it was relatively cheap to fix. Since you mentioned it started right after the service, you might want to check if they accidentally disturbed something while working on the car. Sometimes these things happen, when my L200 was in for its regular service last year, they had to remove some panels near the steering column, and that's probably what led to my cruise control issue in the first place. With your mileage being similar to what mine was when I had the problem (I was around 130,000 KM), it's likely the same issue. The corrosion tends to build up around that age. When you take it to the dealer, make sure to mention the service timing, it might help them diagnose it faster. One thing I learned from my experience, if they do need to fix any connections, ask them to apply some dielectric grease. That's what my mechanic did, and it helps prevent future corrosion. Worth asking about! Let me know how it goes at the dealer. I'm curious if it turns out to be the same problem as mine!

Thanks so much for all that detailed information! That's really helpful, especially the tip about the dielectric grease, I'll definitely mention that when I take it in. It's such a relief to hear that your fix was relatively simple and affordable. You're right about mentioning the recent service timing too; I hadn't thought about that connection. I've booked it in for this Saturday morning at the dealer, and I'll make sure to bring up everything you've mentioned. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with this, it's definitely made me feel less worried about the whole situation. I'll update you once I know what they find!