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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 body control module (BCM) monitors the cruise control indicator switch. When the cruise on/off switch is pressed ON, the cruise control switch is closed and the signal circuit is low. When the cruise on/off switch is pressed OFF, the cruise control switch is open and the signal circuit is high.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Repair any brake system related symptoms or DTCs before performing this diagnostic.
    • If a BCM has been replaced, the brake pedal position (BPP) sensor must be calibrated. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration .
    • 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
    •  Cruise Control 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 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 at the cruise control switch assembly.
  3. Cruise switch ON, test for less than infinite resistance between the steering wheel supply voltage terminal 1 and the cruise control indicator dimming signal terminal 9 on the cruise control switch.
  4. ⇒If the resistance measured is infinite, replace the cruise control switch assembly.
  5. Test the cruise control dimming indicator signal circuit for an open/high resistance between the BCM and the cruise control switch assembly.
  6. ⇒If the cruise control dimming indicator signal circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

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