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Diagnostic Aids

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module when performing this diagnostic table. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

    • Ensure that the following cruise control switches are not stuck in the engaged position:
       - On/off switch
       - - SET switch
       - + RES switch
    • With a scan tool, observe the associated cruise control switch parameter in the Body and Accessories, Cruise Control, BCM data list, while rotating the steering wheel to both steering stops and separately activating each cruise control switch. This will help eliminate the possibility of an internally shorted inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil.
    • For an intermittent condition, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Cruise Control Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Cruise Control Connector End Views or Engine Control Module Connector End Views for the 2.2L engine.

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

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  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Turn the cruise control On/Off switch OFF.
  4. With the scan tool, observe the Cruise Control Switch parameter in the Body and Accessories, Cruise Control, BCM data list.

Does the Cruise Control Switch parameter display Off?

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Go to Step 6

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  1. With the scan tool, observe the Cruise Control Switch parameter.
  2. Turn the cruise control on/off switch ON.

Does the Cruise Control Switch parameter display On?

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Go to Step 7

4

  1. With the scan tool, observe the Cruise Control Switch parameter.
  2. Press and hold the - SET switch.

Does the Cruise Control Switch parameter display Set?

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  1. With the scan tool, observe the Cruise Control Switch parameter.
  2. Press and hold the + RES switch.

Does the Cruise Control Switch parameter display Resume?

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Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 9

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Remove the inflatable steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  3. Disconnect C1.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. Observe the Cruise Control Switch parameter in the Cruise Control Data list.

Does the Cruise Control Switch parameter display Off?

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Remove the inflatable steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  3. Disconnect C1.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 19

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Important: The cruise control on/off switch must be turned ON in order to correctly view the set/coast switch and the resume/accel switch resistance values with the DMM.

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. With a DMM, measure the resistance of the cruise control switch between the ignition 1 voltage circuit and the cruise control set/coast and resume/accelerate switch signal circuit.
  3. Individually activate and hold the cruise control function switches while measuring the resistance of the cruise control function switches.

Do the cruise control function switch resistance values measure between the specified values?

Off = O.L.

On = 7.8-8.6 K ohms

Resume = 2.7-3.0 K ohms

Set = 1.2-1.3 K ohms

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Important: The cruise control on/off switch must be turned ON in order to correctly view the set/coast switch and the resume/accel switch resistance values with the DMM.

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Remove the inflatable steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  3. Disconnect C1.
  4. With a DMM, measure the resistance of the cruise control switch between the ignition 1 voltage circuit and the cruise control set/coast and resume/accelerate switch signal circuit.
  5. Individually activate and hold the cruise control function switches while measuring the resistance of the cruise control function switches.

Do the cruise control function switch resistance values measure between the specified values?

Off = O.L.

On = 7.8-8.6 K ohms

Resume = 2.7-3.0 K ohms

Set = 1.2-1.3 K ohms

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 17

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Test the cruise control on switch signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

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Test the cruise control set/coast and resume/accelerate switch signal circuit for a short to voltage between C1 and the cruise control switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

12

Test the ignition 1 voltage circuit for an open or for a high resistance between C1 and the cruise control switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 13

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Test the cruise control set/coast and resume/accelerate switch signal circuit between C1 and the cruise control switch for the following:

    • Open
    • Short to ground
    • High resistance

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 14

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Test the cruise control on switch signal circuit for the following:

    • Open
    • Short to ground
    • High resistance

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

15

Test the cruise control set/coast and resume/accelerate switch signal circuit for a short to voltage between C1 and the engine control module (ECM). Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 18

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Test the cruise control set/coast and resume/accelerate switch signal circuit for the following:

    • Open
    • Short to ground
    • High resistance

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 22

Go to Step 18

17

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the cruise control switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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18

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ECM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Repair the following in the ignition 1 voltage circuit:

    • Open
    • Short to ground
    • High resistance

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

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20

Replace the cruise control switch. Refer to Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the ECM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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  1. Install the inflatable steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  2. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  3. Operate the vehicle with in the conditions for cruise control operation.

Does the cruise control system operate properly?

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System OK

Go to Step 2