Circuit Description
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module when performing this diagnostic table. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
The cruise control switch is an input to the powertrain control module (PCM). The PCM 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 PCM 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.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The ignition is ON. |
| • | The Cruise switch is ON. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
This DTC sets if the PCM detects that the voltage on the cruise control set/coast and resume/accelerate switch signal circuit is 3.5 volts or above for greater than 2 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate. |
| • | The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The PCM stores this information in the Failure Records. |
| • | The cruise control 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
Rotate the steering wheel to both steering stops and activate each cruise control switch separately. With a scan tool, observe the associated Cruise Control Switch parameter in the PCM Cruise Control data list. This will help eliminate the possibility of an internally shorted inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil.
For an intermittent condition, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Cruise Control Schematics Connector End View Reference: Cruise Control Connector End Views or Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views in Engine Controls - 3.8L (L26 and L32) | ||||
1 | Did you perform the Cruise Control Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Does the Cruise Mode Signal parameter display at or above the specified value? | 3.5 V | Go to Step 3 | Go to Diagnostic Aids |
3 |
Does the voltage measure at or greater than the specified value? | 3.5 V | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
4 | Test the cruise control set/coast and resume/accelerate switch signal circuit for a short to voltage between the cruise control switch and the PCM. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7 |
5 | Test the cruise control set/coast and resume/accelerate switch signal circuit for a short to voltage between C1 and the cruise control switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | 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? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8 |
7 | 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? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 9 |
8 | Replace the cruise control switch. Refer to Cruise Control Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 10 | -- |
9 |
Important: Program the replacement PCM. Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L (L26 and L32). Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 10 | -- |
10 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
