Diagnostic Aids
To avoid misdiagnosis:
| • | Inspect for proper operation of the brake lamps. |
| • | Inspect throttle linkage for mechanical binding which could cause the system to malfunction. |
| • | Inspect cruise control cable for adjustment, should have minimum slack. |
| • | Inspect for stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's in the PCM). Refer to Powertrain OBD System check Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check 3.1L or Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check 3.8L in Engine Controls. |
| • | EMI on the speed sensor signal circuit may cause erratic cruise control operation. |
Conditions for Enabling Cruise Control
| • | When vehicle speed is more than 40 km/h (25 mph) |
| • | When PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or 1st gear IS NOT indicated by the Park / Neutral Position Switch. |
| • | When an over / undercharged battery condition DOES NOT exist. |
| • | With normal engine RPM. |
| • | Without high engine RPM (fuel cut-off). Refer to Fuel Metering Modes of Operation Fuel Metering Modes of Operation 3.1L or Fuel Metering Modes of Operation 3.8L in Engine Controls for additional information. |
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Cruise Control Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 36 |
3 | Probe the ignition feed circuit of the cruise control module with a test lamp that is connected to the ground circuit of the cruise control module. Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 37 |
4 |
Does the test lamp illuminate on any of the circuits? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 5 |
5 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 17 |
6 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 19 |
7 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 20 |
8 | Probe the cruise release signal circuit with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 21 |
9 | Press the brake pedal while monitoring the test lamp. Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 10 |
10 | Probe the brake signal circuit with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 23 | Go to Step 11 |
11 | Press the brake pedal while monitoring the test lamp. Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 24 |
12 | Probe the cruise inhibit input circuit with a test lamp that is connected to B+. Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 25 | Go to Step 13 |
13 | Use a scan tool in order to command the cruise inhibit input OFF. Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 26 |
14 | Probe the cruise engaged output circuit with a DMM that is connected to a good ground. Does the voltage measure near the specified value? | B+ | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 27 |
15 |
Does the voltage displayed on the scan tool vary? | -- | Go to Step 35 | Go to Step 28 |
16 | Test the circuit that illuminated the test lamp for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 34 |
17 | Test the cruise on/off circuit for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 18 |
18 | Test the ignition feed circuit for an open or high resistance between the cruise control module and the cruise control switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 34 |
19 | Test the cruise set/coast circuit for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 34 |
20 | Test the cruise resume/accelerate circuit for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 34 |
21 | Test the cruise control release switch circuit for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 29 |
22 | Test the cruise control release switch circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 29 |
23 | Test the brake signal input circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 30 |
24 | Test the brake signal input circuit for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 30 |
25 | Test the cruise inhibit input circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 33 |
26 | Test the cruise inhibit input circuit for an open, a high resistance, or a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 33 |
27 | Test the cruise engaged output circuit for an open, a high resistance, or a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 33 |
28 | Test the vehicle speed signal input circuit for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 33 |
29 | Inspect the cruise control release switch for proper adjustment. Refer to Cruise Release Switch Adjustment . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 31 |
30 | Inspect the stop lamp switch for proper adjustment. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 32 |
31 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the cruise control release switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 38 |
32 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the stop lamp switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 39 |
33 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 40 |
34 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the cruise control turn signal lever or steering wheel controls. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 41 |
35 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the cruise control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 42 |
36 | Repair the ignition feed circuit of the cruise control module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 43 | -- |
37 | Repair the ground circuit of the cruise control module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 43 | -- |
38 | Replace the cruise control release switch. Refer to Cruise Control Release Switch Replacement and Cruise Release Switch Adjustment for service procedure. Did you complete the replacement and adjustment? | -- | Go to Step 43 | -- |
39 | Replace the stop lamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement and Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment in Brakes for service procedure. Did you complete the replacement and adjustment? | -- | Go to Step 43 | -- |
40 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming or Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming in Engine Controls for service procedure. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 43 | -- |
41 | Replace the turn signal lever or steering wheel controls. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering for service procedure. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 43 | -- |
42 | Replace the cruise control module. Refer to Cruise Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 43 | -- |
43 | Operate the vehicle within the conditions for cruise control operation. Does the cruise control system operate correctly? | -- | System OK | Go to Diagnostic Aids |
