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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1996ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISCRUISE CONTROLCRUISE CONTROL SWITCHTESTING AND INSPECTIONENGAGE SWITCH & HARNESS
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9
Engage Switch & Harness
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9SECTION Engage Switch & Harness
1. Disconnect turn lever engage switch from harness.
2. Using ohmmeter, test turn lever engage switch as follows:
a. Place engage switch in released position. There should be no continuity between any two terminals.
b. Depress engage switch slide. There should be continuity only between yellow and green wire terminals.
c. Depress engage switch push button. There should be continuity only between green and red wire terminals.
3. If results are not correct in steps a, b or c, replace engagement switch and harness.
4. Connect one lead of ohmmeter to steering column mounting bracket and check each terminal. If any terminal indicates continuity, replace lever and harness.
2. Using ohmmeter, test turn lever engage switch as follows:
a. Place engage switch in released position. There should be no continuity between any two terminals.
b. Depress engage switch slide. There should be continuity only between yellow and green wire terminals.
c. Depress engage switch push button. There should be continuity only between green and red wire terminals.
3. If results are not correct in steps a, b or c, replace engagement switch and harness.
4. Connect one lead of ohmmeter to steering column mounting bracket and check each terminal. If any terminal indicates continuity, replace lever and harness.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.