Conditions for Enabling Cruise Control
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- When vehicle speed is more than 40 km/h (25 mph)
- When PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or 1st gear is not indicated
- When an over/undercharged battery condition does not exist
- With normal engine RPM
- Without high engine RPM fuel cut-off
Cruise Control Inoperative/Malfunctioning
| Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Cruise Control Schematics | ||||
| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Cruise Control? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Cruise Control |
| 2 |
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- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 40 |
| 3 | Probe the ignition positive voltage circuit of the cruise control module with a test lamp that is connected to the ground circuit of the cruise control module. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 41 |
| 4 |
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- | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 |
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- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 19 |
| 6 |
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- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 21 |
| 7 |
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- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 22 |
| 8 | Probe the cruise control release signal circuit with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 23 |
| 9 | Press the brake pedal while monitoring the test lamp. Does the test lamp go out? |
- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 24 |
| 10 | Probe the stop lamp signal circuit with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
- | Go to Step 25 | Go to Step 11 |
| 11 | Press the brake pedal while monitoring the test lamp. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 26 |
| 12 | Probe the cruise control inhibit signal circuit with a test lamp that is connected to B+. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
- | Go to Step 29 | Go to Step 13 |
| 13 | Turn the ignition OFF, reconnect the cruise control module, disconnect the PCM. Turn the ignition ON, Probe the cruise control inhibit circuit with a DDM to a good ground. Does it measure near the specified value? |
B+ | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 30 |
| 14 | Turn the ignition OFF, reconnect the PCM, Turn the ignition ON and probe the cruise control engaged signal circuit with a DMM that is connected to a good ground. Does the voltage measure near the specified value? |
B+ | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 31 |
| 15 |
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- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 27 |
| 16 | Press the cruise control cancel switch while monitoring the test lamp. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
- | Go to Step 28 | Go to Step 17 |
| 17 | Check the speedometer for proper operation. Does the speedometer operate properly? |
- | Go to Step 32 | Go to Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console |
| 18 | Test the signal circuit that illuminated the test lamp for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 38 |
| 19 | Test the cruise control on switch signal circuit for an open or a high resistance and the set/coast and resume/accel signal circuits for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 20 |
| 20 | Test the ignition positive voltage circuit for an open or high resistance between the IP junction block and the cruise control switch. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 38 |
| 21 | Test the cruise control set/coast signal circuit for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 38 |
| 22 | Test the cruise control resume/accelerate signal circuit for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 38 |
| 23 | Test the cruise control release switch signal circuit for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 33 |
| 24 | Test the cruise control release switch signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 33 |
| 25 | Test the stop lamp switch signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 34 |
| 26 | Test the stop lamp switch signal circuit for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 34 |
| 27 | Test the cruise control cancel circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 38 |
| 28 | Test the cruise control cancel circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 38 |
| 29 | Test the cruise inhibit signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 37 |
| 30 | Test the cruise inhibit signal circuit for an open, a high resistance, or a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 37 |
| 31 | Test the cruise engaged signal circuit for an open, a high resistance, or a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 37 |
| 32 | Test the speed sensor circuit for an open or a high resistance between the PCM and cruise control module. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 39 |
| 33 | Inspect the cruise control release switch for proper adjustment. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment
in Lighting Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 35 |
| 34 | Inspect the stop lamp switch for proper adjustment. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment
in Lighting Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 36 |
| 35 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the cruise control release switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 42 |
| 36 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the stop lamp switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 43 |
| 37 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 44 |
| 38 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the cruise control switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 45 |
| 39 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the cruise control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 47 | Go to Step 46 |
| 40 | Repair the ignition positive voltage circuit of the cruise control module. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
- | Go to Step 47 | - |
| 41 | Repair the ground circuit of the cruise control module. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
- | Go to Step 47 | - |
| 42 | Replace the cruise control release switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement
in Lighting Systems. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 47 | - |
| 43 | Replace the stop lamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement
in Lighting Systems. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 47 | - |
| 44 |
IMPORTANT:
The PCM must be programed before replacement. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS)
in Vehicle Control Systems. Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement
2.2L or Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement
in Engine Controls-3.4L.Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 47 | - |
| 45 | Replace the cruise control switch. Refer to Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 47 | - |
| 46 | Replace the cruise control module. Refer to Cruise Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 47 | - |
| 47 | Operate the vehicle within the conditions for cruise control operation. Does the cruise control system operate correctly? |
- | System OK | Go to Step 2 |