Diagnostic Aids
Important: Perform the following in order 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 adjustment, should have minimum slack. |
| • | Inspect for stored diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in the powertrain control module (PCM). |
| • | 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. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls-4.6 L for additional information. |
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Cruise Control Schematics | ||||
1 | Did you perform A Diagnostic System Check - Cruise Control? | -- | 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 harness connector 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, cancel 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 go out? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 22 |
10 | Probe the stop lamp switch 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 control 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 | Go to Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console |
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 control on/off switch 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 18 |
18 | Test the ignition positive voltage 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 |
19 | Test the cruise control set/coast switch 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 cruise control resume/accelerate switch 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 |
21 | Test the TCC/Brake switch, cancel 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 29 |
22 | Test the TCC/Brake switch, cancel 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 stop lamp 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 30 |
24 | Test the stop lamp 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 30 |
25 | Test the cruise control 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 control inhibit signal 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 control engaged 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 33 |
28 | Test the vehicle speed sensor signal circuit for an open or a high resistance between the PCM and 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 35 |
29 | Inspect the TCC/Brake switch, cruise release for proper adjustment. Refer to Torque Converter Clutch/Cruise Control Release Switch Adjustment in Automatic Transaxle-4T80-E. 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 in Lighting Systems. 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 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 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 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 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 switch. Refer to Torque Converter Clutch/Cruise Control Release Switch Replacement in Automatic Transaxle-4T80-E. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 43 | -- |
39 | Replace the stop lamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 43 | -- |
40 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls-4.6 L. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 43 | -- |
41 | Replace the cruise control switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column. 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 |
