For 1990-2009 cars
Engine Controls Components
Cruise Control, VSS Sensor
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

### Circuit Description

The powertrain control module (PCM) inhibits cruise control operation when certain conditions are not appropriate for cruise control operation. The PCM removes the ground from the cruise control inhibit signal circuit in order to disengage cruise control operation.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

• | The PCM is commanding the cruise control module to inhibit cruise control operation (The cruise inhibit circuit is not grounded).

• | The Cruise Engaged Status circuit signal indicates that cruise control is engaged (The cruise engaged status circuit is grounded).

• | The above conditions are present for longer than 1 second.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• | The PCM will not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).

• | The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Failure Records data only. This information will not be stored as Freeze Frame data.

### Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

• | A History DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.

• | The DTC can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear Info function.

### Diagnostic Aids

Check for the following conditions:

• | Poor connection at the PCM. Inspect harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal to wire connection.

• | Damaged harness. Inspect the wiring harness for damage.

• | If the harness appears to be OK, observe the Cruise Status display on the scan tool while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the Stepper Motor Cruise Control module. A change in the display will indicate the location of the malfunction.

If DTC P1554 cannot be duplicated, the information included in the Failure records data can be useful in determining how many ignition cycles have passed since the DTC was last set.

### Test Description

Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.

1. This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is being replaced, the new PCM must be programmed.

#### DTC P1554 - Cruise Control Status Circuit

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to the Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check
2 | Is DTC P1662 also set? | -- | Go to DTC P1662 Cruise Control Inhibit Output Circuit | Go to Step 3
3 |

1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
2. Disconnect the cruise control module.
3. Turn ON the ignition switch.
4. Using a J 39200 digital multimeter, measure voltage between the cruise engaged status circuit at the cruise control module harness connector and ground.

Is voltage greater than the specified value?

7V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4 |

1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
2. Reconnect the cruise control module.
3. Disconnect the PCM.
4. Turn ON the ignition switch.
5. Probe the cruise engaged status circuit at the PCM harness connector with a test light to B+.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

5 |

1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
2. Disconnect the PCM.
3. Probe the the cruise engaged status circuit at the PCM harness connector with a test light to B+.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

6 | Replace the cruise control module. Refer to On-Vehicle Service in Cruise Control. Is action complete? | -- | Go to Step 9 | --
7 | Replace the PCM. Important:: The replacement PCM must be programmed. Go to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Is action complete? | -- | Go to Step 9 | --
8 | Locate and repair short to ground in the cruise engaged status circuit. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis. Is action complete? | -- | Go to Step 9 | --
9 |

1. Clear DTC P1554.
2. Start the engine and observe DTC(s).

Did DTC P1554 set?

--

Go to Step 2

System OK