Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Component Tests and General Diagnostics

1. Start the engine.
2. Turn on the cruise control main switch, then drive the vehicle at speeds over 25 mph (40 km/h) with the cruise control.

Does the cruise control operate?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Check the cruise control unit or cruise control actuator.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Disconnect PCM connector A (32P) and the cruise control unit 14P connector.




5. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A5 and body ground.

Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short in the wire between PCM connector terminal A5 and the cruise control unit 14P connector terminal No. 8.

NO - Goto step 6.

6. Reconnect PCM connector A (32P) and the cruise control unit 14P connector.




7. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 8 terminal of the cruise control unit 14P connector and body ground. Test drive the vehicle at speeds over 25 mph (40 km/h) with the cruise control set, and watch the voltmeter.

Is there about 1 V?

YES - Go to step 8.

NO - Replace the cruise control unit.




8. Connect a voltmeter between PCM connector terminal A5 and body ground. Drive the vehicle at speeds over 25 mph (40 km/h) with the cruise control set, and watch the voltmeter.

Is there about 1 V?

YES - Check for loose connectors. If necessary replace the PCM and recheck.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the PCM connector terminal A5 and the cruise control unit 14P connector terminal No. 8.