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Diagnostic Instructions

    • 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.

Circuit/System Description

The body control module (BCM) monitors the cruise control indicator switch. When the cruise on/off switch is pressed ON, the cruise control switch is closed and the signal circuit is low. When the cruise on/off switch is pressed OFF, the cruise control switch is open and the signal circuit is high.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Repair any brake system related symptoms or DTCs before performing this diagnostic.
    • If a BCM has been replaced, the brake pedal position (BPP) sensor must be calibrated. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration .
    • For an intermittent condition, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Cruise Control Schematics

Connector End View Reference

    •  Secondary/Configurable Control Connector End Views
    •  Cruise Control Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Scan Tool Data List

Circuit/System Testing

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module when performing this diagnostic. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

  1. Ignition OFF, remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the harness connector at the cruise control switch assembly.
  3. Cruise switch ON, test for less than infinite resistance between the steering wheel supply voltage terminal 1 and the cruise control indicator dimming signal terminal 9 on the cruise control switch.
  4. If the resistance measured is infinite, replace the cruise control switch assembly.
  5. Test the cruise control dimming indicator signal circuit for an open/high resistance between the BCM and the cruise control switch assembly.
  6. If the cruise control dimming indicator signal circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming