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Circuit Description

The cruise control set/coast switch is an input to the engine control module (ECM). The ECM monitors the cruise control set/coast switch signal circuit in order to detect when the driver has requested to set the vehicle speed or to allow the vehicle to coast. The ECM detects a voltage signal on the cruise control set/coast switch signal circuit when the switch is applied. This DTC sets if the ECM detects that voltage is present on the cruise control set/coast switch signal circuit for longer than 90 seconds.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC P0568 Cruise Control Set Switch Circuit

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition is ON.
    • The cruise control switch is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM detects the set/coast switch is ON for longer than 90 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The ECM stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails.
    • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.
    • The ECM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The ECM stores this information in the Failure Records.
    • The cruise is disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • A last test failed, or the current DTC, clears when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
    • A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if failures are not reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
    • Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL/DTC.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Inspect for a set/coast switch stuck in the engaged position or the signal circuit is shorted to voltage.
    • For an intermittent, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step determines if condition is present.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Cruise Control Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Engine Control Module Connector End Views for the 3.9L engine

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Turn the cruise On/Off control switch ON.
  4. With the scan tool, observe the Cruise Set/Coast Switch parameter in the Engine Control Module data list.

Does the Cruise Set/Coast Switch parameter display Active?

Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic Aids

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect C1 of the engine control module (ECM).
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the cruise control set/coast switch signal circuit and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

Test the cruise control set/coast switch signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

5

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.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

6

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

7

Replace the cruise control switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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8

Replace the ECM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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9

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

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK