Cruise Control - Hunting/Surging

Classification:
EC03-010

Reference:
NTB03-051

Date:
May 13, 2003

2000-2001 MAXIMA "HUNTING" WITH ASCD "ON"

APPLIED VEHICLES:
2000-2001 Maxima (A33)

IF YOU CONFIRM:

The vehicle shows a symptom, as if the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD - "Cruise Control") is "hunting" to set the speed:

^ At highway speeds of 55 - 75 mph, AND

^ With the ASCD "ON."

ACTIONS:

^ Adjust the ASCD Wire.

^ Remove and Replace the ASCD Control Unit.

IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTIONS (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.





PARTS INFORMATION

CLAIMS INFORMATION





Submit a Separate Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the claims coding table.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Adjust the ASCD Wire

1. Verify the incident by a test drive. Drive the vehicle as described in the IF YOU CONFIRM section in this bulletin.

2. Adjust the ASCD Wire. For details en ASCD Wire adjustment, refer to the EL section/Automatic Speed Control Device/ASCD Wire Adjustment in the correct Service Manual.

NOTE:
Do not skip the above step (2).

Remove and Replace the ASCD Control Unit





1. Remove the center console M/T or A/T finisher (see Figure 1). For removal details refer to the BT section/INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY in the correct Service Manual.

2. Remove the ASCD Control Unit and install the replacement Control Unit listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section (see Figure 1).

For removal details, refer to the EL section/ASCD/Component Parts and Harness Connector Location in the correct Service Manual.

NOTE:
You must determine which ASCD Control Unit to order based on:

^ Model year - 2000 or 2001,

^ Transmission type - A/T or M/T,

^ Is the vehicle Traction Control System (TCS) equipped?

NOTE:
If the vehicle is TCS equipped, there will be a switch on the dash panel marked "TCS OFF."

See PARTS INFORMATION when ordering.

3. Repeat the test drive. Drive the vehicle as described in the IF YOU CONFIRM section in this bulletin to verify the symptom no longer exists.