Conditions for Enabling Cruise Control

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Conditions for Enabling Cruise Control
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The vehicle speed is greater than 40 km/h (25 mph).

Cruise Control Inoperative/Malfunctioning (W/ETC)

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Cruise Control Schematics (Gas w/ETC) 
1 Did you perform A Diagnostic System Check - Cruise Control? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Cruise Control 
2
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Turn OFF the cruise control switch.
  5. Probe the on/off, the set/coast, and the resume/accelerate circuits with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate on any of the circuits?
Go to Step 16  Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Turn ON the cruise control.
  3. Probe the on/off circuit with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 17 
4
  1. Probe the set/coast circuit with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.
  2. Press and hold the SET/COAST switch.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 5  Go to Step 19 
5
  1. Probe the resume/accelerate circuit with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.
  2. Press and hold the RESUME/ACCEL switch.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 20 
6 Probe the stop lamp switch signal circuit with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 23  Go to Step 7 
7 Press the brake pedal while monitoring the test lamp.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 8  Go to Step 21 
8 Is the vehicle equipped with a manual transmission? Go to Step 9  Go to Step 11 
9
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Probe the clutch pedal position (CPP) switch signal circuit of the PCM harness connector with a test lamp connected to a good ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 14 
10 Press the clutch pedal while monitoring the test lamp.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 27  Go to Step 11 
11 Probe the brake switch signal circuit of the ECM harness connector with a test lamp connected to a good ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 15 
12 Press the brake pedal while monitoring the test lamp.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 24  Go to Step 13 
13 Check the speedometer for proper operation.
Does the speedometer operate properly?
Go to Step 33  Go to Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console
14
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the CPP switch.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Probe the CPP switch ignition positive voltage circuit with a test lamp connected to a good ground.

    Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 26  Go to Step 28 
15
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the brake switch.
  3. Probe the brake switch ignition positive voltage circuit with a test lamp connected to a good ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 25  Go to Step 29 
16 Test the circuit that illuminated the test lamp for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 38  Go to Step 32 
17 Test the on/off signal circuit for a open, high resistance or short to ground and the S/C and R/A signal circuits for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 38  Go to Step 18 
18 Test the ignition positive voltage circuit of the cruise control switch for a open, high resistance or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 38  Go to Step 32 
19 Test the set/coast circuit for a open, high resistance or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 38  Go to Step 32 
20 Test the resume/accelerate circuit for a open, high resistance or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 38  Go to Step 32 
21 Test the stop lamp signal circuit for a open, high resistance or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 38  Go to Step 22 
22 Test the stop lamp ignition positive voltage circuit for a open, high resistance or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 38  Go to Step 31 
23 Test the stop lamp switch signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 38  Go to Step 31 
24 Test the brake switch circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 38  Go to Step 31 
25 Test the brake switch signal circuit of the PCM harness for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 38  Go to Step 31 
26 Test the CPP signal circuit for a open, high resistance or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 38  Go to Step 30 
27 Test the CPP signal circuit of the PCM harness for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 38  Go to Step 30 
28 Repair the open in the ignition positive voltage circuit of the CPP switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 38  -
29 Repair the open in the ignition positive voltage circuit of the stop lamp switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 38  -
30 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the CPP switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 38  Go to Step 34 
31 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the stop lamp switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 38  Go to Step 35 
32 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the cruise control switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 38  Go to Step 36 
33 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 38  Go to Step 37 
34 Replace the CPP switch. Refer to Clutch Pedal Engine Start Switch Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 38  -
35 Replace the Stop lamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 38  -
36 Replace the cruise control switch. Refer to Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift) , Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift) in Steering Wheel and Column.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 38  -
37 Replace the Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Module. Refer to Electronic Throttle Actuator Control Module Replacement , in Engine Controls - 6.0L, or Electronic Throttle Actuator Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls - 8.1L.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 38  -
38 Operate the vehicle within the conditions for cruise control operation.
Does the cruise control system operate correctly?
System OK Go to Step 2 
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