LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Lexus >> 2003 >> LS 430 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 290 (Cruise Control Systems) >> Trouble Shooting >> Pre-Check
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Trouble Shooting: Pre-Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Highlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Pre-Check 
    1. Check that the cruise control actuator assy, acceleration wire, accelerator auto drive cable assy, link assy is installed correctly and that the wire and link are securely connected.
    2. Check that the operating movement of the acceleration pedal, cruise control actuator assy, acceleration wire, accelerator auto drive cable assy, link is smooth.
    3. Adjust the acceleration auto drive cable assy and link system not to allow any play or excessive tension.
    4. Check that the cruise control computer assy, cruise control actuator assy, cruise control main switch assy and connectors of each cancel switch are connected securely.
    5. When turning on the main switch of the cruise control main switch assy with the ignition switch ON, check that the CRUISE indicator lamp in the accessory meter assy lights up.
  2. Diagnosis System 
    NOTE: If the indicator check result is not normal, proceed to trouble shooting for the combination meter section. See DIAGNOSTICS - COMBINATION METER
      NOTE: If a malfunction occurs in the No. 1 vehicle speed sensor or actuator, etc. during cruise control driving, the ECU actuates AUTO CANCEL of the cruise control and turns on and off the CRUISE MAIN indicator light to inform the driver of a malfunction. At the same time, the malfunction is stored in memory as a DTC.
    1. Check the indicator
      1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
      2. Check that the CRUISE main indicator light comes ON when the cruise control main switch is turned ON, and that the indicator light goes off when the main switch is turned OFF. See Figure.
    2. NOTE: If a malfuction etc.
    3. Check the DTC, See Fig 3.
    4. Output a DTC using diagnosis check wire:
      1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
      2. Using SST, connect terminals Tc and CG of the DLC3. See Fig 4. SST 09843-18020
      3. Read the DTC on the CRUISE MAIN indicator light. See Figure. If The DTC is not output, inspect the diagnosis circuit. See DIAGNOSTICS - CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM . As an example, the blinking patterns for codes; normal, 11 and 21 are shown in the illustration. See Figure.
  3. ECU Terminal Values Measurement By Using Toyota Break-Out-Box And Toyota Hand-Held Tester 
    1. Hook up the break-out-box and TOYOTA hand-held tester to the vehicle. See Fig 5.
    2. Read the ECU input/output values by following the prompts on the tester screen.
    3. Please refer to the TOYOTA hand-held tester has a "Snapshot" function. This records the measured data and is effective in the diagnosis of intermittent problems.
  4. Using Toyota Hand-Held Tester 
    NOTE: TOYOTA hand-held tester has a "Snapshot" function which records the monitored data.

    Please refer to the TOYOTA hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.

    1. Connect the TOYOTA hand-held tester to the DLC3. See Fig 5.
    2. Monitor the ECU data by following the prompts on the tester screen.
  5. DTC Clearance (Erase Mode) 
    NOTE:

    During in the erase mode, diag detection does not work.

    1. Drive at about 15 km/h or below.
    2. Using SST, connect terminals Tc and CG of DLC3. See Fig 4. SST 09843-18020
    3. Pull the cruise control switch to CANCEL. See Figure.
    4. On the above mentioned condition, turn on the cruise control main switch 5, times within 3 seconds.
  6. Problem Symptom Confirmation (Road Test) 
    1. Inspect the SET switch, see Figure
      1. Push the main switch ON. See Figure.
      2. Drive at a desired speed (25 mph (40 km/h). or higher).
      3. Press the control switch to the SET/COAST. See Figure.
      4. After releasing the switch, check that the vehicle cruises at the desired speed.
    2. Inspect the ACCEL switch
      1. Push the main switch ON. See Figure.
      2. Drive at a desired speed (25 mph (40 km/h). or higher).
      3. Check that the vehicle speed increases while the control switch is turned to RES/ACC, and that the vehicle cruises at the set speed when the switch is released. See Figure.
      4. Momentarily press the control switch upward for RES/ACC and then immediately release it. Check that the vehicle speed increases by about 1.5 Km/h (Tap-up function).
    3. Inspect the COAST switch:
      1. Push the main switch ON. See Figure.
      2. Drive at a desired speed 25 mph (40 km/h) or higher.
      3. Check that the vehicle speed decreases while the control switch is turned to SET/COAST, and the vehicle cruises at the set speed when the switch is released. See Figure
      4. Momentarily press the control switch is turned to SET/COAST, and then immediately release it. Check that the vehicle speed decreases by about 1.5 km/h (Tap-down function).
    4. Inspect the CANCEL switch:
      1. Push the main switch ON. See Figure.
      2. Drive at a desired speed 25 mph (40 km/h) or higher.
      3. When operating one of the followings, check that the cruise control system is cancelled and that the normal driving mode is reset.
        • Depress the brake pedal.
        • Shift to except D position.
        • Push the main switch OFF.
        • Pull the cruise control switch to CANCEL. See Figure.
    5. Inspect the RESUME switch:
      1. Push the main switch ON. See Figure.
      2. Drive at a desired speed 25 mph (40 km/h) or higher.
      3. When operating one of the following operations, check that the cruise control system is cancelled and that the normal driving mode is reset:
        • Depress the brake pedal.
        • Shift to except "D" position (A/T).
        • Pull the cruise control switch to CANCEL. See Figure.
      4. After the control switch is turned to RES/ACC at the driving speed of more than 25 mph (40 km/h), check that the vehicle restores the speed prior to the cancellation.
  7. NOTE: When 2 or more signals are output to the ECU, the lowest numbered code will be displayed first.
  8. Input Signal Check 

    See Fig 6.

    • For check No. 1- 3, Turn ignition switch ON.
    • For check No.4 Jack up the vehicle, Start the engine, Shift to D position.
    1. Press the control switch to SET/COAST or RES/ACC position and hold it down or hold it up "1".
    2. Push the main switch ON as "2".
    3. Check that the CRUISE MAIN indicator light blinks twice or 3 times repeatedly after 3 seconds.
    4. Turn the SET/COAST or RES/ACC switch OFF.
    5. Operate each switch as listed in the table below.
    6. Read the blinking pattern of the CRUISE MAIN indicator light.
    7. After performing the check, turn the main switch OFF.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

Symptom Suspect Area See
SET not occurring or CANCEL occurring. (DTC is Normal)
Main Switch Circuit (Cruise control switch) (1)
Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit (2)
Stop Light Switch Circuit (3)
Park/Neutral Position Switch Circuit (4)
Actuator Motor Circuit (5)
Cruise Control Cable (6)
Cruise Control ECU (7)
SET not occurring or CANCEL occurring. (DTC does not output)
ECU Power Source Circuit (8)
Cruise Control ECU (7)
Actual Vehicle Speed Deviates Above Or Below The Set Speed.
Cruise Control Cable (6)
Vehicle Speed Signal Abnormal (9)
Electronically Controlled Transmission Communication Circuit (10)
Actuator Motor Circuit (5)
Idle Signal Circuit (Main throttle position sensor) (11)
Cruise Control ECU (7)
Gear shifting frequent between 3rd & O/D when driving on uphill road. (Hunting).
Electronically Controlled Transmission Communication Circuit (10)
Cruise Control ECU (7)
Cruise Control Not Cancelled, Even When Brake Pedal Is Depressed.
Cruise Control Cable (6)
Stop Light Switch Circuit (3)
Actuator Motor Circuit (5)
Cruise Control ECU (7)
Cruise control not cancelled, even when transmission is shifted to "N" position.
Cruise Control Cable (6)
Park/Neutral Position Switch Circuit (4)
Actuator Motor Circuit (5)
Cruise Control ECU (7)
Control switch does not operate. (SET/COAST, ACC/RES, CANCEL impossible)
Cruise Control Cable (6)
Actuator Motor Circuit (5)
Cruise Control ECU (7)
SET possible at 25 mph or less, or CANCEL does not operate at 25 mph or less.
Cruise Control Cable (6)
Vehicle Speed Signal Abnormal (9)
Actuator Motor Circuit (5)
Cruise Control ECU (7)
Poor response is in ACCEL and RESUME modes.
Cruise Control Cable (6)
Electronically Controlled Transmission Communication Circuit (10)
Actuator Motor Circuit (5)
Cruise Control ECU (7)
O/D does not resume, even though the road is not uphill.
Electronically Controlled Transmission Communication Circuit (10)
Cruise Control ECU (7)
DTC memory is erased.
Cruise Control ECU (7)
DTC is not output, or is output when should not be
Diagnosis Circuit (12)
Cruise Control ECU (7)
Cruise MAIN indicator light remains ON or falls to light up
Cruise MAIN Indicator Light Switch Circuit (13)
Cruise Control ECU (7)
(1) CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT 
(2) DTC 21: OPEN VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT 
(3) STOP LIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT 
(4) PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CIRCUIT 
(5) DTCs 11 & 15: ACTUATOR MOTOR CIRCUIT 
(6) CABLE  under INSPECTION.
(7) See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS .
(8) ECU POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 
(9) DTC 23: VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR ABNORMAL 
(10) ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED TRANSMISSION COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT 
(11) DTC 51: IDLE SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
(12) DIAGNOSIS CIRCUIT 
(13) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR LIGHT 
Fig 1: Customer Problem Analysis (Cruise Control System Check List)
G00203267Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Fig 2: Trouble Shooting Flow Chart
G00368760Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Fig 3: Checking Indicator Light DTC
G00330505Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Fig 4: Identifying Tc & CG Terminals Of DLC3
G00056159Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Fig 5: Connecting Toyota Hand Held Tester
G00330453Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Fig 6: Input Signal Chart
G00368758Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002