Cruise Control Malfunction
Cruise Control Malfunction
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Circuit/System Description
The cruise control switch is an input to the body control module (BCM). The BCM monitors 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.
Conditions for Enabling Cruise Control
* The vehicle speed is greater than 40 km/h (25 mph).
* The vehicle is not in PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or 1st gear.
* The system voltage is within 9-16 volts.
* The park brake or brakes are not applied.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
* Cruise Control Schematics (Electrical Diagrams)
* Steering Wheel Secondary/Configurable Control Schematics (Steering Wheel Secondary/Configurable Control Schematics)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation
Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control) (Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control))Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control) (Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control))
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
Scan Tool Reference
Programming and Relearning (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
Ignition ON, cruise on/off switch ON. With a scan tool, observe the scan tool Cruise Control Switch parameter in the BCM. While pressing each of the cruise control switches, the scan tool display should change to display the current switch being actuated. Road test the vehicle to ensure the cruise control system functions as described in Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control) (Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control))Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control) (Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control)) .
Circuit/System Testing
Important: In order to avoid misdiagnosis, inspect for the following:
* Verify there are no DTCs set as current. If any DTCs are set as current, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle (Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions) and perform the appropriate diagnostics/repairs before proceeding with symptom based diagnostics.
* Inspect the cruise control switches for any sticking or binding conditions.
* Inspect for proper operation of the stop lamps . Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation (Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation) .
* With the ignition ON, rotate the steering wheel to both steering stops while activating each cruise control switch separately. With a scan tool, observe all cruise control switch parameters in the ECM. Ensure that each cruise control switch activates and that each of the displayed switch position parameters match the currently activated switch, and do not read Error. This will aid in locating an intermittent fault within the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil.
1. With the ignition OFF, remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Disconnect the harness connector at the cruise control switch.
3. Ignition ON, test for greater than 10 volts between the supply circuit terminal 1 and ground.
• If less than the specified range, test the supply circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
4. Verify the scan tool Cruise Control Switch parameter is OFF.
• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 3 for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
5. Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the cruise control switch.
6. Ignition ON, cruise control switch ON, observe the scan tool Cruise Control Switch parameter. The parameter should display ON.
• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 3 for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the cruise control switch.
7. Observe the scan tool Cruise Control Switch parameter while pressing the RES + portion of the cruise control switch. The parameter should display Resume.
• If not the specified value, test or replace the cruise control switch.
8. Observe the scan tool Cruise Control Switch parameter while pressing the SET - portion of the cruise control switch. The parameter should display Set.
• If not the specified value, test or replace the cruise control switch.
9. Observe the scan tool Cruise Control Switch parameter while pressing the Cancel portion of the cruise control switch. The parameter should display Cancel.
• If not the specified value, test or replace the cruise control switch.
10. If all circuits and the component test normal, replace the BCM.
Component Testing
Important: The cruise control switch must be ON in order to properly measure the resistance of the - /SET, the +/ RES, and the Cancel switches.
1. Ignition OFF, remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the steering wheel cruise control switch. Refer to Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Connect a DMM between terminals 1 and 3 of the cruise control switch. Cruise control ON/OFF switch ON, measure the resistance while individually activating and holding each cruise control function switch and compare the resistance reading to the values in the table for the appropriate switch.
• If any of the resistance measurements for the individual switches are not within the listed resistance values, replace the cruise control switch assembly.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Programming and Relearning (Programming and Relearning) for BCM replacement, setup, and programming