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Cruise Control Indicator Inoperative 3.6L

Step

Action

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?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Cruise Control

2

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Install a scan tool.
  3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  4. With the scan tool, command the Cruise Lamp Test parameter On, in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) Special Functions.

Does the Cruise indicator illuminate in the IPC?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 5

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4

Important: Program the replacement powertrain control module (PCM).

Replace the PCM. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7).

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 5

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5

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Does the system operate properly?

System OK

Go to Step 2

Cruise Control Indicator Inoperative 3.4L

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Cruise Control Schematics

1

Did you perform A Diagnostic System Check - Cruise Control?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Cruise Control

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. With a scan tool, command the cruise control indicator ON.

Does the cruise control indicator illuminate?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the powertrain control module (PCM). 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 7

Go to Step 5

4

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument panel cluster (IPC). 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 7

Go to Step 6

5

Important: Replacement PCM must be programmed.

Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls-3.4L.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

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6

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 7

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7

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2