Cruise control motor acting up - please help (archive)

Here's what's happening: The cruise motor starts making all kinds of clicking noises in rapid succession when I turn the key - car doesn't have to be running, but it also does it when running. When I apply brake, it stops. Let off brake, clicking again. I'm sure it's the cruise motor because the cable that holds the throttle is moving a little when it's making the noise.
What's really going on here, and how do I fix? Is it getting some false signal to engage cruise control? Sometimes, infrequently, the car behaves. I had a 633 that did the same thing one week, and magically it stopped, but I don't think I'll be as lucky twice.

Thanks for your help everyone,
James

Follow Ups:

James Jens T.M.745 19:46 10/21/2001 (0)
Re: Cruise control motor acting up - please help Ted R. 84 745i Fraulein 17:21 10/21/2001 (1)
- Ted you are right missroad/drivers side daaaaaaaa Jens T.M.745 19:33 10/21/2001 (0)
Re: Cruise control motor acting up - please help Jens T.M.745 10:07 10/21/2001 (3)
- One more question Jens! James 85 735i 12:48 10/21/2001 (2)
  - Re: One more question Jens! Jens T.M.745 13:10 10/21/2001 (1)
    - Re: One more question Jens! BruceH ATL 85 745 20:56 10/21/2001 (0)

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