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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.

DTC Descriptor

DTC P0565 00: Cruise Control Switch Circuit

Circuit/System Description

The cruise control resume/accel and set/coast switches are an input to the engine control module (ECM). The ECM monitors the cruise control resume/accel and set/coast switch signal circuits. The ECM detects a voltage signal on the cruise control resume/accel and set/coast switch signal circuits when the corresponding switch is applied. This DTC sets if the ECM detects that voltage is present on the cruise control resume/accel or the set/coast switch signal circuits for longer than 1 second, when the cruise on/off switch is in the off position.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition is ON.
    • The cruise control switch is OFF.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM detects that the resume/accel or the set/coast switch is applied for longer than 1 second when the ECM detects that the cruise on/off switch is OFF.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The ECM stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails.
    • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.
    • The ECM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The ECM stores this information in the Failure Records.
    • The cruise control system is disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A last test failed, or the current DTC, clears when the diagnostic runs and does fail.
    • A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if the failures are not reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Cruise Control Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Cruise Control Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Cruise Control Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Engine ON, cruise control switch ON, verify that the Cruise On/Off Switch parameter reads On.
  2. If the scan tool parameter reads Off, test the cruise control on switch signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the turn signal/multifunction switch.
  3. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the turn signal multifunction switch.
  4. Engine ON, verify that the Cruise Set/Coast Switch parameter reads Off.
  5. If the scan tool parameter reads On, test the cruise control set/coast switch signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
  6. Engine ON, verify that the Cruise Resume/Accel. Switch parameter reads Off.
  7. If the scan tool parameter reads On, test the cruise resume/accel switch signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the turn signal/multifunction switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement
    •  Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming