Diagnostic Aids
Important: Perform the following in order to avoid misdiagnosis.
• Inspect for proper operation of the brake lamps. • Inspect for proper operation of the transmission range switch. • Inspect throttle linkage for mechanical binding which could cause
the system to malfunction. • Inspect cruise control adjustment, should have minimum slack. • Inspect for stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's in the PCM.
Refer to Powertrain OBD System Check 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. |
| • | When an over / undercharged battery condition does not exist. |
| • | With normal engine RPM. |
| • | Without high engine RPM (fuel cut-off). |
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Cruise Control Schematics | ||||
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 positive voltage 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 TCC brake, cruise release switch 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 stoplamp switch 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 signal 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/enable OFF. Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 26 |
14 | Probe the cruise engaged signal 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 | Check the speedometer for proper operation. Does the speedometer operate properly? | -- | Go to Step 28 | |
16 | Test the signal 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 on/off signal circuit for an open or a high resistance and the TCC brake switch ignition positive voltage circuits 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 18 |
18 | Test the ignition positive voltage circuit of the cruise control switch for an open or high resistance or 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 34 |
19 | Test the set/coast signal 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 resume/accelerate signal circuit for an open or 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 TCC brake, cruise release switch signal circuit for an open or 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 TCC brake, cruise release switch signal 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 stoplamp switch signal 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 stop lamp switch signal circuit for an open or 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 signal 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 signal circuit for an open or 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 engaged output signal circuit for an open or high resistance, or 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 VSS signal circuit for an open or high resistance between the PCM and cruise control module. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 35 |
29 | Inspect the TCC brake, cruise release switch for proper adjustment. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 31 |
30 | Inspect the stoplamp switch for proper 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 TCC brake, cruise release 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 38 |
32 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the stoplamp 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 39 |
33 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PCM. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring 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 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 41 |
35 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the cruise control module. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 43 | Go to Step 42 |
36 | Repair the ignition positive voltage 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 TCC brake, cruise release switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 43 | -- |
39 | Replace the stoplamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 43 | -- |
40 |
Important: The PCM must be reprogrammed after replacement. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Programming in Engine Controls. Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 43 | -- |
41 | Replace the multifunction turn signal lever. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt. 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 Step 2 |
