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Diagnostic Aids

To avoid a misdiagnosis, inspect for the following:

    • Proper operation of the stop lamps. Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems.
    • Proper adjustment of the cruise control cable. Refer to Cruise Control Cable Adjustment
    • The throttle linkage is not binding.

Electromagnetic interference on the speed sensor signal circuit may cause erratic cruise control operation.

For an intermittent condition, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Conditions for Enabling Cruise Control

    • The vehicle speed is greater than 40 km/h (25 mph).
    • The vehicle is not in PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or 1st gear.
    • The system voltage is within 9 volts and 16 volts.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Cruise Control Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Cruise Control Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Cruise Control Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Cruise Control

2

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the cruise control module.
  3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 24

3

Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit and the ground circuit of the cruise control module.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 25

4

  1. Turn the cruise control On/Off switch OFF.
  2. Connect a test lamp between a good ground and each of the following circuits:
  3. • The cruise control on switch signal circuit
    • The cruise control set/coast switch signal circuit
    • The cruise control resume/accel switch signal circuit

Does the test lamp illuminate for any of the signal circuits listed above?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Turn the cruise control On/Off switch ON.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the cruise control on switch signal circuit and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 16

6

  1. Connect a test lamp between the cruise control set/coast switch signal circuit and a good ground.
  2. With the cruise control On/Off switch ON, press and hold the Set/Coast switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 20

7

  1. Connect a test lamp between the cruise control resume/accelerate switch signal circuit and a good ground.
  2. With the cruise control On/Off switch ON, press and hold the Resume/Accel switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 21

8

Connect a test lamp between the TCC brake switch/cruise control release switch signal circuit and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 23

9

  1. Connect a test lamp between the CHMSL supply voltage/stop lamp supply voltage circuit and a good ground.
  2. Depress the brake pedal.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 26

10

With a DMM, measure the voltage of the cruise control engaged signal circuit.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

9 Volts

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 22

11

With a DMM, measure the voltage at the vehicle speed signal circuit.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

9 Volts

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

  1. Connect the cruise control module.
  2. Disconnect C2 at the PCM.
  3. With a DMM, measure the voltage at the cruise inhibit signal circuit.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

9 Volts

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 27

13

Test the vehicle speed signal circuit for an open or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 33

Go to Step 28

14

Test the cruise control inhibit signal circuit for a short to ground, for an open, or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 33

Go to Step 29

15

Test the signal circuit that illuminated the test lamp for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 33

Go to Step 28

16

Test the cruise control On switch signal circuit for an open, for a high resistance, or for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 33

Go to Step 17

17

Test the cruise control set/coast switch 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?

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Go to Step 33

Go to Step 18

18

Test the cruise control resume/accel switch 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?

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Go to Step 33

Go to Step 19

19

Test the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the cruise control switch for an open, for a high resistance, or for short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 33

Go to Step 28

20

Test the cruise control set/coast switch signal circuit for an open or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 33

Go to Step 28

21

Test the cruise control resume/accel switch signal circuit for an open or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 33

Go to Step 28

22

Test the cruise control engaged signal circuit for an open, for a high resistance, or for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 33

Go to Step 27

23

Repair the open or the high resistance in the TCC brake switch/cruise control release signal circuit between the fuse block - underhood and the cruise control module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 33

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24

Repair the open, the high resistance, or the short to ground in the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the cruise control module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 33

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25

Repair the open or the high resistance in the ground circuit of the cruise control module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 33

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26

Repair the open or the high resistance in the CHMSL supply voltage/stop lamp supply voltage circuit between the fuse block - underhood and the cruise control module. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 33

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27

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?

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Go to Step 33

Go to Step 30

28

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 33

Go to Step 31

29

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?

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Go to Step 33

Go to Step 32

30

Important: Program the replacement PCM.

Replace the PCM. Refer to the appropriate procedure:

    •  Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.3L
    •  Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 33

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31

Replace the cruise control switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 33

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32

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 33

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33

Operate the vehicle within the conditions for cruise control operation.

Does the cruise control system operate correctly?

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System OK

Go to Step 2