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Were you sent here from the Cruise Control Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Cruise Control

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  1. Install a scan tool and turn the ignition switch on.
  2. Display the Powertrain Control Module Cruise Control data list.
  3. Turn the Cruise switch ON.

Does the scan tool indicate the Cruise Switch is ON?

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Go to Step 8

3

Press the Cruise switch to the R/A position and release to the ON position.

Does the scan tool indicate the Resume/Accel switch is ON and OFF?

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Go to Step 16

4

With the Cruise switch in the ON position press and release the SET switch.

Does the scan tool indicate the Set switch is ON and OFF?

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Go to Step 17

5

Press and release the brake pedal.

Does the scan tool indicate the TCC/CC Brake Switch is Applied and Released?

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Go to Step 23

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Display the Cruise Control Disengage History 1-8 on the scan tool.

Do the last 8 disengage commands listed indicate a malfunction which may be causing the condition?

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Go to Scan Tool Data Definitions

Go to Step 7

7

Test and repair the cruise control switch signal circuits for an intermittent open or high resistance. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

8

Test the CR CONT fuse #20 In the Instrument Panel Electrical Center for an open.

Is the fuse open?

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Go to Step 14

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  1. Remove the CR CONT fuse #20.
  2. Disconnect the multifunction switch connector C217.
  3. Test and repair the cruise control switch feed circuit 1239 for a short to ground.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

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  1. With the multifunction switch connector C217 disconnected.
  2. Connect a test light to B+.
  3. Probe the cruise control switch feed circuit (terminal B, of the switch side connector C217).
  4. 3.1. Turn the cruise switch ON.
    3.2. Press and release the SET switch.
    3.3. Press and release the R/A switch.

Does the test light illuminate while any of the switch functions are ON or OFF?

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Go to Step 11

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With the test light connected to B+, probe the following circuits from the harness side connector C217.

    • Cruise ON/OFF signal.
    • Cruise SET/COAST signal.
    • Cruise RESUME/ACCEL signal.

Do any of the circuits listed illuminate the test light?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

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  1. Disconnect the TAC module connector C2.
  2. With the test light connected to B+, probe the following circuits from the harness side connector C217.
  3. Cruise ON/OFF signal.
  4. Cruise SET/COAST signal.
  5. Cruise RESUME/ACCEL signal.

Do any of the circuits listed illuminate the test light?

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Go to Step 28

13

Repair the short to ground in the cruise control switch circuits tested in the previous step.

Did you complete the repair?

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  1. Disconnect the multifunction switch connector C217.
  2. Turn the ignition switch on.
  3. Connect a test light from the harness connector C217 terminal B to ground.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 18

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  1. Connect a DMM from the switch side connector C217 terminals B to A.
  2. Turn the cruise switch to the on position.
  3. Measure the resistance of circuit 397 through the switch.

Is the resistance within specified values?

0-2 ohms

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Go to Step 22

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  1. Disconnect the multifunction switch connector C217.
  2. Connect a DMM from the switch side connector C217 terminals B to D.
  3. Press the cruise switch to the R/A position.
  4. Measure the resistance of circuit 87 through the switch.

Is the resistance within specified values?

0-2 ohms

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Go to Step 22

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  1. Disconnect the multifunction switch connector C217.
  2. Connect a DMM from the switch side connector C217 terminals B to C.
  3. Turn the cruise switch to the on position.
  4. Press the set switch.
  5. Measure the resistance of circuit 84 through the switch.

Is the resistance within specified values?

0-2 ohms

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Go to Step 22

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Repair the open or high resistance in circuit 1239.

Is the repair complete?

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19

Repair the open or high resistance in circuit 397. If OK replace the TAC Module. Refer to Electronic Throttle Actuator Control Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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20

Repair the open or high resistance in circuit 87. If OK replace the TAC Module. Refer to Electronic Throttle Actuator Control Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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21

Repair the open or high resistance in circuit 84. If OK replace the TAC Module. Refer to Electronic Throttle Actuator Control Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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22

Replace the Multifunction Switch. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .

Is the repair complete?

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23

  1. Inspect the Stoplamp Switch Assembly for proper adjustment. If OK disconnect the Stoplamp Switch Assembly connector C1.
  2. Turn the ignition switch on.
  3. Connect a test light from the harness connector C1 terminal B to ground.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 26

24

Test continuity through the TCC/CC Brake Switch, while applying and releasing the brakes.

Does the switch open with brakes applied and close with brakes released?

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Go to Step 27

25

Inspect and repair circuit 420 for an open or high resistance. If OK replace the Powertrain Control Module. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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26

Repair the open or high resistance in circuit 339.

Is the repair complete?

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27

Replace the Stoplamp Switch Assembly. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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28

Replace the TAC Module. Refer to Electronic Throttle Actuator Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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  1. Clear any DTCs which may have set. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Clearing .
  2. Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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