are any dash lights on? check engine, VSA, etc?

 

Nope, no dash or check engine lights.

 

Does the brake pedal extend securely (no looseness)? It might be hitting the defeat switch, if not.

Not a manual, right? Manual trans cars have an additional defeat switch on the clutch pedal.

 

The brake pedal does not seem loose and it’s an automatic.

 

Someone created a sticky guess you really need to look for it. I suggest DL'ing it and going over the cruise control part, and start your troubles there, I can not help but point up in this section

 

Gen2 USA service manual in PDF (AU and NZ version)

This manual can be used as a general guide for Gen2 CR-V repair. There are some discrepancies between connector pin outs that have been found when comparing to a printed USA version. In addition, some DTC code listings are different, and the maintenance schedule seems to cater to Australian and...

www.crvownersclub.com

or point down

 

2003 Honda CRV - 160000 miles
Cruise control engages but does not keep speed, after a few seconds car seems to downshift and speed drops off.
I have read the forums and replaced the following -
1. Replaced brake light switch with Autozone part
2. Replaced cruise control module with OEM Honda part.
3. Checked fuse #4 (10amp) fuse box on top driver feet behind trim cover and fuse #7(15amp) fuse box under hood - both good.

Cruise still doesn't work. I know there a lot of posts on tis subject but just asking for some suggestions as to what to do next, thanks.

Just a few questions,
Does the main cruise control light turn on when you turn on the cruise control?
Does the cruise control set light turn on when you set the speed for the cruise control?
Did you check the under dash fuses??

 

Did you get an answer to your cruise control downshifting? I’m having the same problem. Gonna try what you did but wanted to know if you found the actual problem? Thx!

 

See if your brake lights are on?

 

Sometimes when the contacts of a switch are not making good contact if you just work the switch many times that causes the contacts to make good connection. This is becaus the circuit connected to the switch is not passing very much current through the switch.

 

Did you find a fix for this? I’m having the same issue and no dash lights with cruise switch engaged.