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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1996ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONSTEPPER MOTOR CRUISE CONTROL MODULE
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9
Stepper Motor Cruise Control Module
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9SECTION Stepper Motor Cruise Control Module
DESCRIPTION
The Stepper Motor Cruise Control (SMCC) module sends the cruise status input to the PCM to indicate when cruise control is engaged. The PCM monitors the cruise status signal while commanding cruise to be disengaged via the cruise inhibit circuit.
CRUISE CONTROL INHIBIT MODE
Any of the following conditions may cause the PCM to inhibit cruise control operation:
^ Engine not running long enough for cruise control operation.
^ Transaxle range inputs indicate park, neutral, low, or reverse gear selected.
^ Engine speed is too high or too low.
^ Vehicle speed is too high or too low.
^ Traction is active.
^ Vehicle acceleration or deceleration rate is too high.
The Stepper Motor Cruise Control (SMCC) module sends the cruise status input to the PCM to indicate when cruise control is engaged. The PCM monitors the cruise status signal while commanding cruise to be disengaged via the cruise inhibit circuit.
CRUISE CONTROL INHIBIT MODE
Any of the following conditions may cause the PCM to inhibit cruise control operation:
^ Engine not running long enough for cruise control operation.
^ Transaxle range inputs indicate park, neutral, low, or reverse gear selected.
^ Engine speed is too high or too low.
^ Vehicle speed is too high or too low.
^ Traction is active.
^ Vehicle acceleration or deceleration rate is too high.
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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.