• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
The cruise control switch is an input to the body control module (BCM). The BCM monitors the cruise control on/off, set/coast, resume/accelerate, and cancel switch signal circuits in order to detect when a cruise control function switch has been activated. The BCM detects a predetermined voltage signal when a cruise control function switch is applied, with each switch having a different voltage value.
• | The vehicle speed is greater than 40 km/h (25 mph). |
• | The vehicle is not in PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or 1st gear. |
• | The system voltage is within 9-16 volts. |
• | The park brake or brakes is not applied. |
• | Ensure that the following cruise control switches are not stuck in the engaged position: |
- | ON/OFF switch |
- | - Set switch |
- | + RES switch |
- | Cancel switch |
• | Inspect for proper operation of the stop lamps. Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation . |
• | Rotate the steering wheel to both steering stops while activating each cruise control switch separately. With a scan tool, observe the Cruise Control Switch parameters in the BCM. Ensure that each cruise control switch activated and that each displayed switch position in the Cruise Control Switch parameter match as the steering wheel is turned. This will help eliminate the possibility of an internally open or shorted inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. |
⇒ | If less than 10 volts, check for an open/high resistance or for a short to ground on the cruise control supply voltage circuit. |
Important: The cruise control ON/OFF switch must be ON in order to properly measure the resistance of the - SET, the + RES, and the Cancel switches.
⇒ | If any of the resistance measurements for the OFF, ON, - SET, + RES, and Cancel switches are not within the listed resistance values, replace the cruise control switch assembly. |
Function Switch | Minimum Resistance Value | Maximum Resistance Value |
---|---|---|
OFF | O.L. | O.L. |
ON | 6.5k Ohms | 7.0k Ohms |
- SET | 2.2k Ohms | 2.4k Ohms |
+ RES | 3.7k Ohms | 3.8k Ohms |
Cancel | 1.4k Ohms | 1.6k Ohms |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
• | Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming |