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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.

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

The cruise control switch contains an 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. Pressing the switch again opens the switch and the lamp turns OFF. The body control module (BCM) monitors the cruise control indicator switch.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Cruise Control Schematics (Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector End Views By Name)
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 (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, observe the cruise control indicator while applying the cruise ON/OFF switch. The indicator should turn ON and OFF accordingly with the applied switch.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the steering wheel controls switch - left.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 10 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 7 and ground.

If greater than the specified value, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Ignition ON, test for B+ between the B+ circuit terminal 4 and ground.

If less than the specified value, test the circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

4. Test for B+ between the B+ circuit terminal 4 and the signal circuit terminal 5.

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

5. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the BCM.
6. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 5 and ground.

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

7. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the steering wheel control switch - left.

Repair Instructions

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

* Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement (Cruise Control and Radio Switch) (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for BCM replacement, setup, and programming