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Cruise Control Inoperative LG5

Diagnostic Aids

Important: Perform the following in order to avoid misdiagnosis.

    • Inspect for proper operation of brake lamps.
    • Inspect for stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) in the PCM. Refer to Powertrain OBD System check in Engine Controls.
    • EMI on the speed sensor signal circuit may cause erratic cruise control operation.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the Cat® powertrain control module (PCM).
  3. Connect a test lamp from terminal 64 at the Cat® PCM harness to ground.
  4. Depress the brake pedal.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 10

2

  1. Disconnect the cruise control switch.
  2. Connect a digital multimeter (DMM) to each end of CKT 397 (GRY).

Does the DMM indicate continuity?

--

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 11

3

Connect a DMM to each end of CKT 84 (DK BLU).

Does the DMM indicate continuity?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 12

4

Connect a DMM to each end of CKT 87 (GRY/BLK).

Does the DMM indicate continuity?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 13

5

  1. Connect a DMM from terminal B to terminal A at the cruise control switch.
  2. Turn the cruise control switch ON.

Does the DMM indicate continuity?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 9

6

  1. Connect a DMM from terminal D to terminal A at the cruise control switch.
  2. Depress the SET/COAST switch.

Does the DMM indicate continuity?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 9

7

  1. Connect a DMM from terminal C to terminal A at the cruise control switch.
  2. Depress the R/A (resume/accelerate) switch.

Does the DMM indicate continuity?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Connect a DMM from CKT 808 (BLK) to ground at the cruise control switch harness connector.

Does the DMM indicate continuity?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

9

Replace the cruise control switch.

Is the cruise control operative?

--

System OK

--

10

Repair the stoplamps switch control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the cruise control operative?

--

System OK

--

11

Repair CKT 397 (GRY). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the cruise control operative?

--

System OK

--

12

Repair CKT 84 (DK BLU). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the cruise control operative?

--

System OK

--

13

Repair CKT 87 (GRY/BLK). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the cruise control operative?

--

System OK

--

14

Repair CKT 808 (BLK). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the cruise control operative?

--

System OK

--

15

Reconnect all previously disconnected components and refer to the Cat® Diesel Truck Engine Service Manual-3126 HUEI for further diagnosis of the cruise control system.

Does the cruise control system operate properly?

--

System OK

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Cruise Control Inoperative L21/LP4

Diagnostic Aids

Important: Perform the following in order to avoid misdiagnosis.

    • Inspect for proper operation of brake lamps.
    • Inspect for stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) in the PCM. Refer to Powertrain OBD System check in Engine Controls.
    • EMI on the speed sensor signal circuit may cause erratic cruise control operation.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Cruise Control Diagnostic System Check?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Cruise Control System Check

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Depress the brake pedal while monitoring the appropriate data list on the scan tool.
  3. Inspect the stoplamps switch for proper adjustment. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment in Hydraulic Brakes.

Did both inputs respond?

--

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 6

3

Turn the cruise control switch ON while monitoring the scan tool.

Did the input respond?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

4

Move the on/off switch to the R/A (resume/accelerate) position and press the SET/COAST switch while monitoring the scan tool.

Did both the inputs respond?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5

  1. Press the clutch pedal while monitoring the scan tool.
  2. Inspect the clutch pedal position switch for proper adjustment.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 12

6

  1. Disconnect the stoplamps switch interface module.
  2. Probe the stoplamps switch C1 circuit with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

7

Probe the stoplamps switch C2 circuit with a test lamp that is connected to system voltage.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

B+

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 11

8

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the cruise control switch.
  3. Install a jumper wire from the ignition circuit to the cruise control switch.
  4. Turn the ignition switch ON, with the engine OFF.
  5. Probe the terminal of the input that did not respond with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground while applying that switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 19

9

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Remove the jumper wire and reconnect the cruise control switch.
  3. Test the failing control 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 21

Go to Step 15

10

Test the brake 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 21

Go to Step 17

11

Test the brake 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 21

Go to Step 17

12

Probe the clutch circuit with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

--

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 13

13

Test the clutch 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 21

Go to Step 16

14

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the stoplamps switch interface 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 21

Go to Step 18

15

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the TAC 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 21

Go to Step 20

16

Replace the clutch switch.

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 21

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17

Replace the stoplamps switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes or Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Air Brakes.

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 21

--

18

Replace the stoplamps switch interface module.

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 21

--

19

Replace the cruise control switch. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 21

--

20

Replace the TAC module. Refer to Electronic Throttle Actuator Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls - 7.4L.

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 21

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21

Operate the vehicle within the conditions for cruise control operation.

Does the cruise control system operate correctly?

--

System OK

Go to Step 2