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.

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The cruise control switch contains a LED that illuminates to indicate the cruise control system has been switched ON. Voltage is applied through the ON/OFF switch to the LED when the switch is pressed. The BCM provides the ground path for the LED through a dedicated control circuit. Pressing the switch again opens the switch and the lamp turns OFF.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Cruise Control Schematics Electrical Diagrams
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Connector Views
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

Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Cruise Control Switch parameter. Verify the parameter changes each time the switch is pressed.

If the parameter does not change, refer to Cruise Control Malfunction Cruise Control Malfunction.

Circuit/System Testing

Important: Refer to DTC B3794 B3794 before performing this diagnostic, if this code is set as current or history.


1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the steering wheel control switch-left.
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the low reference circuit terminal 7 and B+.

• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the low reference circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

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

Component Testing

1. Disconnect the harness connector at the steering wheel controls switch - left.
2. Cruise control switch ON, measure the resistance between terminal 1 and terminal 2 while individually activation and holding each cruise control function switch and compare the resistance reading to the values in the table below.

• If not within the specified resistance range, replace the turn steering wheel controls switch - left.





Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement Service and Repair
* Control Module References Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming