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Circuit Description

The powertrain control module (PCM) inhibits cruise control operation when certain conditions are not appropriate for cruise control operation. The PCM removes the ground from the cruise control inhibit signal circuit in order to disengage cruise control operation.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The PCM is commanding the cruise control module to inhibit cruise control operation.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The PCM detects a voltage on the cruise control engaged signal circuit when the PCM inhibits cruise control operation.
    • The above condition is present for more than 1 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The PCM stores conditions which were present when the DTC set as Failure Records only. This information will not be stored as Freeze Frame Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The DTC becomes history when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
    • The history DTC clears after 40 malfunction free warm-up cycles.
    • The PCM receives a clear code command from the scan tool.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Cruise Control Schematics

1

Did you perform the Cruise Control Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Cruise Control

2

Is DTC P1585 also set?

Go to DTC P1585

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  3. Observe the Cruise Active parameter in the PCM Engine Data 1 list.

Does the Cruise Active parameter display YES?

Go to Step 4

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

4

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the cruise control module.
  3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  4. With the scan tool, observe the Cruise Active parameter.

Does the Cruise Active parameter display YES?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Test the cruise control engaged signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

6

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

7

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

8

Replace the cruise control module. Refer to Cruise Control Module Replacement in Cruise Control.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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9

Important:: Program the replacement PCM. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) in Vehicle Control Systems.

Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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10

  1. Use a scan tool in order to clear the DTC.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for Running the DTC.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK