Circuit Description
The stepper motor cruise control module sends the cruise status input to the PCM to indicate when cruise control is engaged. The PCM monitors the cruise status signal while commanding cruise to be disengaged by grounding the cruise inhibit circuit. Any of the following conditions may cause the PCM to inhibit cruise control operation:
| • | Engine not running long enough for cruise control operation. |
| • | Transaxle range inputs indicate park, neutral, low, or reverse gear selected. |
| • | Engine speed is too high or too low. |
| • | Vehicle speed is too high or too low. |
| • | ABS system is active for longer than 2 seconds. |
| • | Vehicle acceleration or deceleration rate is too high. |
Conditions for Running the DTC
The PCM is commanding the SMCC module to not allow cruise control operation (Cruise Inhibit circuit grounded).
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The Cruise Status input to the PCM indicates that cruise control is still active. |
| • | The conditions is present for longer than 1 second. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM will not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). |
| • | The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Failure Records data only. This information will not be stored as Freeze Frame data. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction. |
| • | DTC can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear Info function or by disconnecting the PCM battery feed. |
Diagnostic Aids
Check for the following conditions:
| • | Poor connection at PCM. Inspect harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal to wire connection. |
| • | Damaged harness. Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the Cruise Status display on the scan tool while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the Stepper Motor Cruise Control module. A change in the display will indicate the location of the fault. |
Refer to Testing for Continuity , Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis , Repairing Connector Terminals , and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
If DTC P1554 cannot be duplicated, the information included in the Failure records data can be useful in determining how many ignition cycles have passed since the DTC was last set.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the Diagnostic Table:
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Was the Powertrain OBD System Check performed? | -- | ||
2 | Is DTC P1585 also set? | -- | ||
3 |
Is the voltage greater than the specified value? | 7.0V | ||
4 |
Is the J 35616-200 test lamp on? | -- | ||
5 |
Is the J 35616-200 test lamp on? | -- | ||
6 | Replace the cruise control module. Refer to Cruise Control Module Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
|
Important: : The replacement PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Replace the PCM. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | ||
8 | Locate and repair short to ground in the cruise engaged status circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
9 |
Did DTC P1554 set? | -- | System OK |
