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P162C




DTC P155A or P162C

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P155A 00
- Cruise Control Switch State Undetermined

DTC P162C 00
- Vehicle Speed Limiting/Warning Switch Circuit Malfunction

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The cruise control switch is an input to the body control module (BCM). The BCM monitors the cruise control on/off, set/coast, resume/accelerate and cancel switches via the cruise control switch signal circuit in order to detect when the driver has requested to perform a cruise control function. The BCM detects a specific voltage signal on the cruise control switch signal circuit when a switch is applied. The engine control module (ECM) receives the requested cruise control switch function from the BCM via a serial data message.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* The ignition is ON.

* The cruise switch is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM detects an invalid signal on the cruise control switch signal circuit and sends a serial data message to the ECM. The ECM sets these DTCs when the message is received.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P155A 00 and P162C 00 are Type C DTCs

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P155A 00 and P162C 00 are Type C DTCs

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Cruise Control Schematics Electrical Diagrams

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Outside Rearview Mirror - Driver

Description and Operation

Cruise Control Description and Operation Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing

* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs

* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Engine ON, while rotating the steering wheel to both steering stops, observe the scan tool Cruise Control Switch parameter while pressing each of the cruise control switches. The parameter should toggle between On, Off, Resume, Set, and Cancel as the applicable switch is pressed.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S70L steering wheel controls switch - left.

2. Ignition ON, test for B+ between the voltage reference circuit terminal 1 and ground.

If less than the specified value, test the voltage reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 body control module.

3. Test for B+ between the voltage reference circuit terminal 1 and the signal circuit.

If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 body control module.

4. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K9 body control module.

5. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 9 and ground.

If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground.

6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the S70L steering wheel controls switch - left.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the repair.

* Cruise Control Switch Replacement Service and Repair

* Control Module References Control Module References for BCM replacement, programming and setup