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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. It should have minimum slack.
    • Electromagnetic interference (EMI) on the speed sensor signal circuit may cause erratic cruise control operation.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Cruise Control Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the cruise control module (CCM).
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the ignition voltage circuit and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 29

3

Connect the test lamp between the ignition voltage circuit and the ground circuit of the CCM.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 30

4

  1. Make sure that the cruise control switch is OFF.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the cruise control ON circuit switch, the Set/Coast switch signal circuit, and the resume/accelerate switch signal circuit and a good ground one at a time.

Does the test lamp illuminate on any of the circuits?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Turn the cruise control On/Off switch ON.
  2. Connect the test lamp between the cruise control on signal circuit and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 15

6

  1. Connect a test lamp between the cruise control set/coast signal circuit and a good ground.
  2. Press and hold the S/C switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 17

7

  1. Connect a test lamp between the cruise control resume/accelerate signal circuit and a good ground.
  2. Press and hold the R/A switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 18

8

Connect a test lamp between the cruise release signal circuit and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 19

9

Connect a test lamp between the stop lamp signal circuit and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 10

10

Press the brake pedal while monitoring the test lamp.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 21

11

Measure the voltage at the cruise control engaged signal circuit.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 22

12

Inspect the speedometer for proper operation.

Does the speedometer operate properly?

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Go to Step 23

Go to Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console

13

  1. Leave the test lamp connected.
  2. Disconnect the cruise control release switch.
  3. Observe the test lamp.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

 

Go to Step 31

Go to Step 9

14

Test the suspected switch signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 36

Go to Step 27

15

Test the cruise ON/OFF signal circuit for an open or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 36

Go to Step 16

16

Test the ignition voltage circuit of the cruise control On/Off switch for an open or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 36

Go to Step 27

17

Test the cruise control set/coast switch signal circuit for an open or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 36

Go to Step 27

18

Test the cruise resume/accelerate signal circuit for an open or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 36

Go to Step 27

19

Test the cruise control release switch signal circuit for an open or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 36

Go to Step 24

20

Test the stop lamp signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 36

Go to Stop Lamps Always On in Lighting Systems

21

Test the stop lamp signal circuit for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 36

Go to Stop Lamps Inoperative in Lighting Systems

22

Test the cruise engaged signal circuit for an open, for a high resistance, or for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 36

Go to Step 26

23

Test the vehicle speed signal circuit for an open or for a high resistance between the powertrain control module (PCM) and CCM. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 36

Go to Step 28

24

Inspect the cruise control release switch for proper adjustment. Refer to Cruise Release Switch Adjustment .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 36

Go to Step 25

25

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 36

Go to Step 32

26

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?

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Go to Step 36

Go to Step 33

27

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the multifunction turn signal lever . Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 36

Go to Step 34

28

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 36

Go to Step 35

29

Repair the ignition voltage circuit of the CCM. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 36

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30

Repair the ground circuit of the CCM. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 36

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31

Repair a short to voltage in the cruise control release circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

 

Go to Step 36

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32

Replace the cruise control release switch. Refer to Cruise Control Release Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement and adjustment?

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Go to Step 36

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33

Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 36

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34

Replace the cruise control switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 36

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35

Replace the CCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 36

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36

Operate the vehicle within the conditions for cruise control operation.

Does the cruise control system operate correctly?

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System OK

Go to Step 2