Battery acid may deteriorate cruise control system vacuum hose on Dodge Ram 2500

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025

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Problem overview

Battery acid can leak on, and deteriorate a vacuum hose for the speed (cruise) control system. If the hose becomes loose or leaks vacuum, the speed (cruise) control will not function.

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Battery acid may deteriorate cruise control system vacuum hose on Dodge Ram 2500

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