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.

### 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 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.

### Diagnostic Aids

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

Important: Repair any brake system related symptoms and DTCs before performing this diagnostic.

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

In order to avoid misdiagnosis, inspect for the following:

• | Ensure that the following cruise control switches are not stuck in the engaged position:

- | On/Off switch

- | Set/Coast switch

- | Resume/Accel switch

- | Cancel switch

• | With the Cruise On/Off Switch ON, rotate the steering wheel to both steering stops while activating each cruise control switch separately. With a scan tool, observe the Cruise Set/Coast Switch and the Cruise Resume/Accel Switch parameters in the ECM and the Cruise Control Switch parameter in the BCM. Ensure that each cruise control switch activates and that each displayed switch position parameters match, as the steering wheel is turned.

• | Inspect for proper operation of the stop lamps and the braking system. Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation .

• | For an intermittent condition, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

### 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

Important: The cruise on/off switch must be ON in order to view all of the cruise control parameters properly.

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 replace the ECM.

### Circuit/System Testing

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

Important: Repair any brake system related symptoms and DTCs before performing this diagnostic.

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 greater than 10 volts between the steering wheel control supply voltage circuit terminal 4 and ground.

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

4. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector C2 of the BCM.
5. Install a fused jumper at the harness connector of the steering wheel controls switch - left between the steering wheel control supply voltage circuit terminal 4 and the cruise control switch signal circuit terminal 5.
6. Ignition ON, connect a test lamp at the harness connector of the BCM C2 between the cruise control switch signal circuit terminal 61 and ground.

⇒ | If the test lamp illuminates, test the cruise control switch signal circuit for a short to voltage.

⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the cruise control switch signal circuit for an open/high resistance, or a short to ground.

7. If the circuits test normal, test the component. If the component tests 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 or ECM replacement, setup, and programming