For 1990-2009 cars

### Diagnostic Instructions

• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

### DTC Descriptor

DTC B3794 08: Cruise Control Function Request Circuit Signal Invalid

### Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Cruise Control Switch Supply Voltage | 1 | B3794 08 | 1 | B3794 08
Cruise Control Switch Signal | B3794 08 | B3794 08 | 1 | B3794 08
1. Cruise Control Inoperative/Malfunctioning

### Circuit/System Description

The cruise control switch is an input to the body control module (BCM). The BCM monitors the cruise control on/off, set/coast and resume/accelerate 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 Running the DTC

• | The ignition is ON.

• | The cruise switch is ON.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

• | The BCM detects an invalid voltage signal on the cruise control + RES switch and - SET switch signal circuit.

• | The above condition is present for 0.5 second.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• | The BCM stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails.

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

• | The Cruise Control System is disabled.

### Conditions for Clearing the DTC

• | The DTC becomes history when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.

• | The history DTC clears after 40 malfunction-free warm-up cycles.

• | The BCM receives a clear code command from the scan tool.

### Reference Information

#### Schematic Reference

Cruise Control Schematics

#### Connector End View Reference

• | Secondary/Configurable Control Connector End Views

• | Data Communication Connector End Views

#### Electrical Information Reference

• | Circuit Testing

• | Connector Repairs

• | Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

• | Wiring Repairs

#### Scan Tool Reference

Scan Tool Data List

### Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Cruise Control Switch parameter in the BCM while pressing the various cruise control switches. The reading should be Error.

⇒ | If the Cruise Control Switch parameter toggles between On, Off, Resume and Set accordingly with the depressed switches, then go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

### Circuit/System Testing

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module when performing this diagnostic. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

1. Ignition OFF, remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
2. Disconnect the harness connector of the steering wheel controls switch - left.
3. Ignition ON, test for 10 volts or greater at the steering wheel control supply voltage circuit terminal 4.

⇒ | If less than 10 volts, check for an open/high resistance or for a short to ground on the steering wheel control supply voltage circuit.

4. Ignition OFF, test for an open/high resistance, a short to ground, or a short to voltage in the cruise control switch signal circuit.
5. Test the component. If the circuits and the component tests are normal, replace the BCM.

### Component Testing

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module when performing this diagnostic. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

Important: The cruise control ON/OFF switch must be ON in order to properly measure the resistance of the - SET and the + RES switches.

1. Ignition OFF, remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
2. Ignition OFF, disconnect C277 at the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil.
3. Measure the resistance between terminals 4 and 5 at the cruise control switch side of the connector. Individually activate and hold each cruise control function switch and compare the resistance reading to the values on the schematic for the ON/OFF, - SET and the + RES switches.

⇒ | If any of the resistance measurements for the OFF, ON, - SET and + RES switches are not within the listed resistance values, replace the steering wheel controls switch - left.

Function Switch | Minimum Resistance Value | Maximum Resistance Value
--- | --- | ---
OFF | O.L. | O.L.
ON | 7.8k Ohms | 8.6k Ohms
- SET | 1.2k Ohms | 1.3k Ohms
+ RES | 2.7k Ohms | 3.0k Ohms

### Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

• | Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement

• | Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming