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Object Number: 388940  Size: SF
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Cell 21: G102, G104, Cruise Control Module
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Circuit Description

The cruise control module signals the PCM when the cruise system is active. The PCM supplies a B+ voltage to the cruise control engage circuit. The cruise control module grounds the signal circuit to the PCM when the cruise is enabled. The PCM then modifies transmission shift patterns based on the cruise conditions. The PCM also sends a class 2 message to the IPC to illuminate the cruise indicator.

Diagnostic Aids

Important: Remove any debris from the PCM connector surfaces before servicing the PCM. Inspect the PCM connector gaskets when diagnosing/replacing the PCM. Ensure that the gaskets are installed correctly. The gaskets prevent water intrusion into the PCM.

    • The following may cause an intermittent:
       - Mis-routed harness
       - Rubbed through wire insulation
       - Broken wire inside the insulation
    • For an intermittent, refer to Symptoms .

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the Diagnostic Table

  1. This step is inspecting for a short to ground.

  2. This step is inspecting the Cruise Engage circuit for a short to another PCM circuit.

  3. If no continuity is displayed on the DMM, inspect for a poor connection at the C100 (16 way black) connector. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Important: If there are any Class 2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set, refer to applicable DTC before proceeding with this diagnostic.

Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

Is the customers concern that the cruise control is inoperative?

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Go to Cruise Control Inoperative in Cruise Control

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF.
  3. Select the Diagnostic Circuit Check and then the Message Monitor.

Does the scan tool display the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) as Active?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console

4

  1. Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF.
  2. Monitor the Cruise Engage parameter on the scan tool.

Does the scan tool display Cruise Engaged as YES?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the Cruise Control module.
  3. Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF.
  4. Probe the Cruise Control Engage circuit at the Cruise Control module harness connector using the DMM J 39200 connected to ground. Refer to Probing Electrical Connectors in Wiring Systems.

Does the DMM display the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 10

6

Ground the Cruise Control Engage circuit using a fused jumper wire. Refer to Using Fused Jumper Wires in Wiring Systems.

Does the scan tool display Cruise Engaged as YES?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 16

7

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the Cruise control module.
  3. Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF.

Does the scan tool display Cruise Engaged as YES?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Cruise Control Warning Not Operating Properly in Cruise Control

8

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the PCM connector C2 located on the opposite side of the manufacturer's logo. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming .
  3. Inspect the continuity of the Cruise Control Engage circuit from the PCM harness connector to ground using the DMM J 39200 . Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is continuity displayed on the DMM?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

9

Inspect the continuity of the Cruise Control Engage circuit to all other PCM circuits in the harness connector using the DMM J 39200 . Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is continuity displayed on the DMM?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 17

10

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the PCM connector C2 located on the opposite side of the manufacturer's logo. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming .
  3. Inspect the continuity of the Cruise Control Engage circuit from the PCM harness connector to the Cruise Control module electrical connector using the DMM J 39200 . Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is continuity displayed on the DMM?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 15

11

Important: Monitor the cruise indicator lamp for each step

  1. Remove the fused jumper wire from the battery ground.
  2. Reinstall the fused jumper wire to the battery ground.

Does the cruise indicator lamp turn ON when the circuit is grounded and OFF when the circuit is opened.

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Go to Step 12

Go to Cruise Control Warning Not Operating Properly in Cruise Control

12

  1. Inspect the terminal tension at the Cruise Control module harness connector. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems.
  2. If you find a poor connection, repair the connection as necessary. Refer to Repairing Connector Terminals in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Cruise Control Warning Not Operating Properly in Cruise Control

13

Repair the grounded Cruise Control Engage circuit between the PCM and the Cruise Control module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the action complete?

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System OK

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14

Repair the short between the Cruise Control Engage circuit and the circuit that displayed continuity.

Is the action complete?

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System OK

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15

Repair the open Cruise Control Engage circuit between the PCM and the Cruise Control module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the action complete?

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System OK

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16

  1. Inspect the terminal tension at the PCM harness connector. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems.
  2. If you find a poor connection, repair the connection as necessary. Refer to Repairing Connector Terminals in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 17

17

Important:: Program the replacement PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming .

Replace the PCM.

Is the replacement complete?

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System OK

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