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Cruise Control Inoperative Gasoline Engine

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Cruise Control System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Cruise Control System Check

2

  1. Verify that no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC's) are set which would impact the cruise control operations.
  2. Disconnect the connector at the cruise control module.
  3. Place the ignition switch in the RUN position.
  4. Connect an unpowered test lamp between the cruise control module connector cavity F CKT 41 (BRN) and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Repair the open in CKT 41 (BRN) between the instrument panel (IP) fuse block and the cruise control module.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Cruise Control System Check

4

Connect a J 39200 between the cruise control module connector cavity  E for CKT  451 (BLK/WHT) and ground.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Repair the open in CKT 451 (BLK/WHT) between the cruise control module and ground G101/G103.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Cruise Control System Check

6

  1. Place the cruise control switch in the ON position.
  2. Connect an unpowered test lamp between the cruise control module connector cavity A for CKT 397 (GRY) and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 7

7

  1. Disconnect connector C200 at the steering column.
  2. Connect an unpowered test lamp between connector C200 pin A13 for CKT 41 (BRN) and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Repair the open in CKT 41 (BRN) between the IP fuse block and connector C200.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Cruise Control System Check

9

Connect a J 39200 between connector C200 cavity A13 for the CKT 41 (BRN) pigtail wire and cavity A12 for CKT 397 (GRY) at the cruise control switch.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Repair the open in CKT 397 (GRY) between connector C200 and the cruise control module.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Cruise Control System Check

11

Inspect for an open in the CKT 41 (BRN) pigtail wire or in the CKT 397 (GRY) pigtail wire in the steering column.

Did you find an open?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

Repair the open in the CKT 41 (BRN) pigtail wire or in the CKT 397 (GRY) pigtail wire in the steering column.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Cruise Control System Check

13

Replace the multifunction lever which includes the cruise control switch. Refer to Cruise Control Switch Replacement .

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Cruise Control System Check

14

  1. Place the cruise control switch in the OFF position.
  2. Connect an unpowered test lamp between the cruise control module connector cavity B for CKT 84 (DK BLU) and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

15

Repair the short to voltage in CKT 84 (DK BLU) between the cruise control switch and the cruise control module.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 16

Go to Cruise Control System Check

16

  1. Turn the cruise control to the ON position.
  2. Connect an unpowered test lamp between the cruise control module connector cavity B for CKT 84 (DK BLU) and ground.
  3. Depress the SET/COAST push-button.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 22

Go to Step 17

17

  1. Disconnect connector C200 at the steering column.
  2. Connect a J 39200 between the cruise control module connector cavity B and connector C200 pin A14 for CKT 84 (DK BLU).

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 21

18

Inspect for an open in the CKT 84 (DK BLU) pigtail wire in the steering column.

Did you find an open?

--

Go to Step 19

Go to Step 20

19

Repair the open in the CKT 84 (DK BLU) pigtail wire in the steering column.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 22

Go to Cruise Control System Check

20

Replace the multifunction lever which includes the cruise control switch. Refer to Cruise Control Switch Replacement .

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 22

Go to Cruise Control System Check

21

Repair the open in CKT 84 (DK BLU) between connector C200 and the cruise control module.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 22

Go to Cruise Control System Check

22

Connect an unpowered test lamp between the cruise control module connector cavity G for CKT 17 (WHT) and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 26

23

  1. Disconnect the connector at the torque convertor clutch (TCC)/stoplamp switch.
  2. Connect a J 39200 at the TCC/stoplamp switch between pin E and pin F.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 24

Go to Step 25

24

  1. Ensure that the contacts in the TCC/stoplamp switch are open without the brake pedal depressed.
  2. Adjust or replace the TCC/stoplamp switch as needed. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 26

Go to Cruise Control System Check

25

Repair the short to voltage in CKT 17 (WHT) between the TCC/stoplamp switch and the cruise control module.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 26

Go to Cruise Control System Check

26

  1. Connect an unpowered test lamp between the cruise control module connector cavity G for CKT 17 (WHT) and ground.
  2. Depress the brake pedal.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 30

Go to Step 27

27

  1. Disconnect the connector at the TCC/stoplamp switch.
  2. Connect a J 39200 between the TCC/stoplamp switch connector cavity F and the cruise control module connector cavity G for CKT 17 (WHT).

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 28

Go to Step 29

28

Replace the TCC/stoplamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 30

Go to Cruise Control System Check

29

Repair the open in CKT 17 (WHT) between the cruise control switch and the cruise control module.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 30

Go to Cruise Control System Check

30

Connect an unpowered test lamp between the cruise control module connector cavity D for CKT 420 (PPL) and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 38

Go to Step 31

31

  1. Disconnect the connector at the TCC/stoplamp switch.
  2. Connect a J 39200 at the TCC/stoplamp switch between pin D and pin C.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 33

Go to Step 32

32

Adjust or replace the TCC/stoplamp switch as needed. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 33

Go to Cruise Control System Check

33

Connect an unpowered test lamp between the TCC/stoplamp switch connector cavity D for CKT 441 (BRN) and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 34

Go to Step 35

34

Repair the open in CKT 420 (PPL) between the TCC/stoplamp switch and the cruise control module.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 38

Go to Cruise Control System Check

35

Inspect for an open in CKT 441 (BRN) between the IP fuse block and the TCC/stoplamp switch.

Did you find an open?

--

Go to Step 36

Go to Step 37

36

Repair the open in CKT 441 (BRN) between the IP fuse flock and the TCC/stoplamp switch.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 38

Go to Cruise Control System Check

37

Check for any DTC's related to the Antilock Brake System. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Antilock Brakes.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 38

Go to Cruise Control System Check

38

Connect a voltmeter between the cruise control module connector cavity K for CKT 817 (DK GRN/WHT) and ground.

Is there any battery voltage present?

--

Go to Step 39

Go to Step 42

39

  1. Disconnect connector C4 at the vehicle control module (VCM).
  2. Connect a voltmeter between the cruise control module connector cavity K for CKT 817 (DK GRN/WHT) and ground.

Is there any battery voltage present?

--

Go to Step 40

Go to Step 41

40

Repair the short to voltage in CKT 817 (DK GRN/WHT) between the following components:

    • The cruise control module
    • The radio
    • The VCM

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 42

Go to Cruise Control System Check

41

Replace the VCM. Refer to the appropriate procedure:

    •  VCM Replacement/Programming in Engine Controls - 4.3L
    •  VCM Replacement/Programming in Engine Controls - 5.0L, 5.7L
    •  VCM Replacement/Programming in Engine Controls - 7.4L

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 42

Go to Cruise Control System Check

42

  1. Disconnect connector C4 at the VCM.
  2. Connect a J 39200 between the VCM connector C4 cavity 3 and the cruise control module connector cavity K for CKT 817 (DK GRN/WHT).

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 44

Go to Step 43

43

Repair the open in CKT 817 (DK GRN/WHT) between the VCM and the cruise control module.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 44

Go to Cruise Control System Check

44

Connect a J 39200 between the cruise control module connector cavity K for CKT 817 (DK GRN/WHT) and ground.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 45

Go to Step 46

45

Repair the short to ground in CKT 817 (DK GRN/WHT) between the VCM and the cruise control module.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 46

Go to Cruise Control System Check

46

  1. Reconnect connector C4 at the VCM.
  2. Prepare to operate the vehicle at speed.
  3. Leave the cruise control module connector disconnected.
  4. Connect a voltmeter between the cruise control module connector cavity K for CKT 817 (DK GRN/WHT) and ground.
  5. Operate the vehicle at speed.
  6. Observe the voltage between the range depending upon the speed.
  7. Ensure that the radio is OFF.

Does the voltmeter indicate the voltage in the range as a function of speed?

0-5 volts

Go to Step 47

Go to Step 48

47

Replace the VCM. Refer to the appropriate procedure:

    •  VCM Replacement/Programming in Engine Controls - 4.3L
    •  VCM Replacement/Programming in Engine Controls - 5.0L, 5.7L
    •  VCM Replacement/Programming in Engine Controls - 7.4L

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 48

Go to Cruise Control System Check

48

  1. Continue to operate the vehicle at speed.
  2. Turn on the radio.

Does the voltmeter indicate the voltage in the range as a function of speed?

0-5 volts

Go to Step 49

Go to Step 50

49

Replace the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

--

Go to Cruise Control System Check

50

Replace the cruise control module. Refer to Cruise Control Module Replacement .

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

--

Go to Cruise Control System Check

Cruise Control Inoperative Diesel Engine

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Cruise Control System Check performed?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Cruise Control System Check

2

  1. Verify that no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC's) are set which would impact the cruise control operation.
  2. Place the ignition switch in the RUN position.
  3. Disconnect connector C2 at the powertrain control module (PCM).
  4. Connect an unpowered test lamp between the PCM connector C2 cavity A11 for CKT 397 (GRY) and ground.
  5. Place the cruise control switch in the ON position.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect connector C200 at the steering column.
  2. Connect an unpowered test lamp between connector C200 pin A13 for CKT 41 (BRN) and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Repair the open in CKT 41 (BRN) between the instrument panel (IP) fuse block and connector C200.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Cruise Control System Check

5

Connect a J 39200 between connector C200 cavity A13 for the CKT 41 (BRN) pigtail wire and cavity A12 for the CKT 397 (GRY) pigtail wire.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Repair the open in CKT 397 (GRY) between connector C200 and the PCM.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Cruise Control System Check

7

Inspect for an open in the CKT 41 (BRN) pigtail wire or in the CKT 397 (GRY) pigtail wire in the steering column.

Did you find an open?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Repair the open in the CKT 41 (BRN) pigtail wire or in the CKT 397 (GRY) pigtail wire in the steering column.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Cruise Control System Check

9

Replace the multifunction lever which contains the cruise control switch. Refer to Cruise Control Switch Replacement .

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Cruise Control System Check

10

  1. Connect an unpowered test lamp between the PCM connector C2 cavity B11 for CKT 84 (DK BLU) and ground.
  2. Actuate the SET/COAST switch on the cruise control switch.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 11

11

  1. Disconnect connector C200 at the steering column.
  2. Connect a J 39200 between connector C200 cavity A13 for the CKT 41 (BRN) pigtail wire and cavity A14 for the CKT 84 (DK BLU) pigtail wire.
  3. Actuate the SET/COAST switch on the cruise control switch.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

Repair the open in CKT 84 (DK BLU) between connector C200 and the PCM.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 16

Go to Cruise Control System Check

13

Inspect for an open in the CKT 84 (DK BLU) pigtail wire in the steering column.

Did you find an open?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 15

14

Repair the open in the CKT 84 (DK BLU) pigtail wire in the steering column.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 16

Go to Cruise Control System Check

15

Replace the multifunction lever which contains the cruise control switch. Refer to Cruise Control Switch Replacement .

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 16

Go to Cruise Control System Check

16

Connect an unpowered test lamp between the PCM connector C2 cavity B10 for CKT 17 (WHT) and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 20

17

  1. Disconnect the connector at the torque convertor clutch (TCC)/stoplamp switch.
  2. Connect a J 39200 between the TCC/stoplamp switch pin F and pin E.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 19

18

  1. Ensure that the contact in the TCC/stoplamp switch is open.
  2. Adjust or replace the TCC/stoplamp switch as needed. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 20

Go to Cruise Control System Check

19

Repair the short to voltage in CKT 17 (WHT) between the TCC/stoplamp switch and the PCM.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 20

Go to Cruise Control System Check

20

Depress the brake pedal.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 26

Go to Step 21

21

  1. Disconnect the connector at the TCC/stoplamp switch.
  2. Connect an unpowered test lamp between the TCC/stoplamp switch connector cavity E for CKT 140 (ORN) and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 22

22

Repair the open in CKT 140 (ORN) between the IP fuse block and the TCC/stoplamp switch.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 23

Go to Cruise Control System Check

23

  1. Connect a J 39200 between the TCC/stoplamp switch pin E and pin F.
  2. Depress the brake pedal.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 24

Go to Step 25

24

Repair the open in CKT 17 (WHT) between the TCC/stoplamp switch and the PCM.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 26

Go to Cruise Control System Check

25

  1. Ensure that the contact in the TCC/stoplamp switch is closed with the brake pedal depressed.
  2. Adjust or replace the TCC/stoplamp switch as needed. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 26

Go to Cruise Control System Check

26

Connect an unpowered test lamp between the PCM connector C2 cavity B9 for CKT 420 (PPL) and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 28

27

Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming in Engine Controls - 6.5L.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 28

Go to Cruise Control System Check

28

  1. Disconnect the connector at the TCC/stoplamp switch.
  2. Connect an unpowered test lamp between the TCC/stoplamp switch cavity D for CKT 441 (BRN) and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step 30

Go to Step 29

29

Repair the open in CKT 441 (BRN) between the IP fuse block and the TCC/stoplamp switch.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

Go to Step 30

Go to Cruise Control System Check

30

  1. Connect a J 39200 between the TCC/stoplamp switch pin D and pin C (backprobe).
  2. Observe that the test lamp lights.
  3. Depress the brake pedal.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 31

Go to Step 32

31

Adjust or replace the TCC/stoplamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

--

Go to Cruise Control System Check

32

Repair the open in CKT 420 (PPL) between the TCC/stoplamp switch and the PCM.

Is the cruise control still inoperative?

--

--

Go to Cruise Control System Check