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Cruise Control Indicator Malfunction




Cruise Control Indicator Malfunction

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.

Circuit/System Description

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the cruise control engaged indicator based on serial data messages received from the engine control module (BCM) or the powertrain control module (ECM). The indicator is commanded ON when the cruise control switch is turned ON and turned OFF with the system disengaged.

Diagnostic Aids

This diagnostic assumes the cruise control system is functioning normally and there are no DTCs set. If the cruise control system is malfunctioning, refer to Cruise Control Malfunction Cruise Control Malfunction.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

* Cruise Control Schematics Electrical Diagrams

* Instrument Cluster Schematics Instrument Cluster Schematics

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

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Vehicle in Service Mode, perform the All Indicators test. Verify the cruise control indicator illuminates.

If the indicator does not illuminate, replace the P16 instrument cluster.

Repair Instructions

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

Control Module References Control Module References for Instrument Cluster replacement, programming and setup