Pinpoint Test C: The Cruise Control Switches Do Not Operate Correctly
Cruise Control
Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test C: The Cruise Control Switches Do Not Operate Correctly
Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 31, Cruise Control for schematic and connector information. Diagrams By Number
Normal Operation
A reference voltage is sent from the PCM to the steering wheel cruise control switches. When a switch is pressed, the voltage is routed through a specific resistor value for each function. The PCM provides the ground for the reference voltage to determine which control input function has been selected. When the brake pedal is applied, the PCM deactivates the cruise control, if engaged.
- DTC P0579 (Cruise Control Multifunction Input A Circuit Range/Performance) - sets when the cruise control switch circuits are open, shorted to voltage or ground.
- DTC P0581 (Cruise Control Multi-Function Input A Circuit High) - sets when the cruise control switch circuits are open or shorted to voltage.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Cruise control switches
- Clockspring
- PCM
PINPOINT TEST C: THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
NOTICE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
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C1 CHECK THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: PCM DataLogger.
- Press each cruise control switch button while monitoring the cruise control switch PID (SCCS).
- Does the PID value agree with the switch position?
Yes
GO to C12.
No
If only one switch does not display the correct PID value, INSTALL a new cruise control switch. REFER to Cruise Control Switch Cruise Control Switch. TEST the system for normal operation.
Otherwise, GO to C2.
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C2 CHECK THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: PCM C175b.
- Ignition ON.
- Turn the parking lamps on.
- Measure the voltage between the PCM C175b-19, circuit 151 (LB/BK), harness side and ground; and between the PCM C175b-30, circuit 848 (DG/OG), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
Yes
TURN the parking lamps off. GO to C3.
No
TURN the parking lamps off. GO to C6.
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C3 CHECK THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUITRY FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING DISCONNECTED
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Clockspring C218a.
- Ignition ON.
- Turn the parking lamps on.
- Measure the voltage between the PCM C175b-19, circuit 151 (LB/BK), harness side and ground; and between the PCM C175b-30, circuit 848 (DG/OG), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR the circuit(s) in question. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
TURN the parking lamps off. GO to C4.
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C4 CHECK THE CLOCKSPRING FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Connect: Clockspring C218a.
- WARNING: Make sure no one is in the vehicle and there is nothing blocking or placed in front of any air bag module when the battery is connected. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System Driver Air Bag Module.
- Disconnect: Clockspring C218b.
- Connect the battery.
- Ignition ON.
- Turn the parking lamps on.
- Measure the voltage between the PCM C175b-19, circuit 151 (LB/BK), harness side and ground; and between the PCM C175b-30, circuit 848 (DG/OG), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
Yes
INSTALL a new clockspring. INSTALL the driver air bag module. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Driver Air Bag Module. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
GO to C5.
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C5 CHECK THE STEERING WHEEL HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Connect: Clockspring C218b.
- Disconnect: Cruise Control Switch(es).
- Ignition ON.
- Turn the parking lamps on.
- If equipped with remote audio/climate control switches, measure the voltage between the cruise control switch, harness side and ground as follows:
- If not equipped with remote audio/climate control switches, measure the voltage between the cruise control switch, harness side and ground as follows:
- Is any voltage present?
Yes
INSTALL a new steering wheel. REFER to Steering Column Removal and Replacement. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
INSTALL new cruise control switch(es). REFER to Cruise Control Switch Cruise Control Switch. DISCONNECT the battery. INSTALL the driver air bag module. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Driver Air Bag Module. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
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C6 CHECK THE CRUISE CONTROL CIRCUITRY FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Ignition OFF.
- Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System Driver Air Bag Module.
- Disconnect: Clockspring C218b.
- Measure the resistance between the PCM C175b-19, circuit 151 (LB/BK), harness side and ground; and between the PCM C175b-30, circuit 848 (DG/OG), harness side and ground.
- Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
GO to C8.
No
GO to C7.
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C7 CHECK THE CLOCKSPRING FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Disconnect: Clockspring C218a.
- Measure the resistance between the PCM C175b-19, circuit 151 (LB/BK), harness side and ground; and between the PCM C175b-30, circuit 848 (DG/OG), harness side and ground.
- Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new clockspring. INSTALL the driver air bag module. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Driver Air Bag Module. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR the circuit(s) in question. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
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C8 CHECK THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Disconnect: Cruise Control Switch(es).
- If equipped with remote audio/climate control switches, measure the resistance between the cruise control switch, harness side and ground as follows:
- If not equipped with remote audio/climate control switches, measure the resistance between the cruise control switch, harness side and ground as follows:
- Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
GO to C9.
No
INSTALL a new steering wheel. REFER to Steering Column Removal and Replacement. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
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C9 CHECK THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUITY FOR AN OPEN
- Disconnect: Clockspring C218a.
- Measure the resistance between the PCM C175b-19, circuit 151 (LB/BK), harness side and the clockspring C218a-13, circuit 151 (LB/BK), harness side.
- Measure the resistance between the PCM C175b-30, circuit 848 (DG/OG), harness side and the clockspring C218a-3, circuit 848 (DG/OG), harness side.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
GO to C10.
No
REPAIR the circuit in question. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
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C10 CHECK THE CLOCKSPRING
- Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System Driver Air Bag Module.
- Disconnect: Clockspring C218b.
- Measure the resistance between the clockspring C218b pin 11, component side and the clockspring C218a pin 3, component side.
- Measure the resistance between the clockspring C218b pin 3, component side and the clockspring C218a pin 13, component side.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
GO to C11.
No
INSTALL a new clockspring. INSTALL the driver air bag module. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System Driver Air Bag Module. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
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C11 CHECK THE STEERING WHEEL HARNESS
- Disconnect: Cruise Control Switch(es).
- If equipped with remote audio/climate control switches, measure the resistance between the clockspring C218b, harness side and the cruise control switch C203, harness side as follows:
- If not equipped with remote audio/climate control switches, measure the resistance between the clockspring C218b, harness side and the cruise control switch, harness side as follows:
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL new cruise control switch(es). REFER to Cruise Control Switch Cruise Control Switch. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
INSTALL a new steering wheel. REFER to Steering Column Removal and Replacement. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
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C12 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION
- Connect: All Disconnected Connectors.
- Install the driver air bag module. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System Driver Air Bag Module.
- Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the PCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
Yes
INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to Electronic Engine Controls Service and Repair. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
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