Cruise control servo and model year question

Darsmith

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I recently purchased a 2003 Sahara and noted that the cruise control did not work during the test drive. Looked into it further this weekend and don't I feel silly. Although the build sheet says it came with CC and the switches are on the steering wheel (and the correct clockspring), the cruise servo is missing under the hood. The connector is there but damaged. The throttle linkage point looks like it has not had anything connected to it for a long time; no signs of wear on the ball.

So in my quest to look up the 2003 part numbers and see where it attaches to the intake manifold vacuum lines I also noticed that the intake manifold picture from the 2003 parts list and FSM does not look like mine. The intake manifold pictures from the 2005 FSM do look like mine (2 large ports on the top for brake booster and PCV; 3 smaller ports on the side of the manifold). Is this a case of Jeep changing designs midyear or do I not have a 2003 engine/IM? I haven't looked for the block serial number yet.
 
OK, I'm good with the intake manifold. Changed in 2000 that didn't get reflected in the later FSMs.

Now I'm on to looking for the CC servo assembly (servo/bracket/throttle cable/vacuum line). Contacted 3 salvage yards today and they all said that they cut the CC throttle cables when they removed the engines. Seems like a waste since the cable is a discontinued product. Will continue looking.
 
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Purge solenoid is in the middle of the picture. CC connector is laying at the right. Not sure how the CC actuator mounts up with the purge solenoid. Anyone have an 03' thru 06' with CC and the purge solenoid and can send me a pic of how it all fits?
 
Found the entire assembly at a local salvage yard today for... $19. Was quoted $125 from a yard in FL. Big shout out to 'Wheeling diver' for the pics on what to look for. Thank you.
 
Well, I've been out of town and on vacation for a while so I finally got around to installing the servo and cable today. Cruise control works great. Again, thanks for all your help in getting this sorted out.
 
Well, I've been out of town and on vacation for a while so I finally got around to installing the servo and cable today. Cruise control works great. Again, thanks for all your help in getting this sorted out.

Thanks for the update, I'm happy to hear you got it working good!