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Symptom Chart: Cruise Control

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SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION - CRUISE CONTROL

Condition Possible Sources Actions
  • The cruise control is inoperative
  • Cruise control switches (part of the message center switch)
  • Cruise control deactivator switch (integral to the stoplamp switch)
  • Digital TR  sensor
  • Vehicle speed signal
  • PCM 
  • Stoplamp switch
  • SCCM 
  • The cruise control switch is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Wiring, terminals and connectors
  • Clockspring
  • Cruise control switches (part of the message center switch)
  • SCCM 
  • The cruise control cannot set speed above 128.7 kmh (80 mph)
  • A MyKey® restricted key is in use and MyKey® max speed limiter is turned on
  • VERIFY whether a MyKey® restricted key is in use. With an admin key, VERIFY if MyKey® max speed limiter is turned on. REFER to the Owner's Literature. If necessary, VERIFY cruise control normal operation with an admin key. REFER to the Owner's Literature.