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Schematic Reference: Cruise Control Schematics

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Did you perform A Diagnostic System Check- Cruise Control?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Cruise Control

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  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Cruise Lamp parameter in the IPC data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the cruise lamp is commanded On?

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3

With a scan tool, observe the Cruise parameter in the PCM data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the cruise control is Engaged?

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4

Test th cruise control engaged signal circuit for a short to ground Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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5

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument cluster. 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 9

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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?

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7

Replace the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

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8

Important: The PCM must be reprogrammed after replacement. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Programming in Engine Controls-3.4L or Powertrain Control Module Programming in Engine Controls-3.8L.

Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls-3.4L or Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls-3.8L.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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