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Circuit Description

The cruise control switch is an input to the engine control module (ECM). The ECM monitors the cruise control set/ coast and resume/accelerate switch signal circuit in order to detect when a cruise control function has been requested. The ECM detects a specific voltage signal on the cruise control set/coast and resume/accelerate switch signal circuit when a cruise control function switch is activated, with each switch having a different predetermined voltage value.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC P0564 Cruise Control Multi-Function Switch Circuit

Conditions for Setting the DTC

This DTC sets when the ECM detects an invalid voltage signal on the cruise control set/coast and resume/accelerate switch signal circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will illuminate.
    • The ECM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fail.
    • This information will be stored in the Freeze Frame and Failure Records buffers.
    • A history DTC is stored.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The MIL will turn off at the end of a consecutive validation cycle in which the diagnostic runs without a fault.
    • A history DTC will clear after 40 warm up cycles without a fault
    • DTC(s) can be cleared by using the scan tool

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Cruise Control Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the cruise control switch connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a DMM, measure the voltage of the ignition 1 voltage circuit.

Does the voltage measure at the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 3

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3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. With a DMM, measure the resistance of the cruise control switch between the connector terminal 1 and the terminal 2, 3, 4 respectively, while pressing the cruise control switch ON and OFF.

Do the cruise control function switch resistance values measure between the specified values?

Switch OFF=∞

Switch ON=0 ohms

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Test the cruise control set/coast and resume/accelerate switch signal circuit for a high resistance, a short to voltage, or a short to ground between the cruise control switch and the engine control module (ECM).

Did you find and correct the condition?

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5

Inspect for poor connections at the connector of the multifunction switch.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ECM.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

7

Repair the high resistance in the ignition 1 voltage circuit.

Did you complete the repair?

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8

Replace the cruise control switch.

Did you complete the repair?

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9

Replace the ECM.

Did you complete the replacement?

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10

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

Does the DTC reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK