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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1174 (CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESCRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONCOMPONENT TESTING
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U
Component Testing
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Component Testing
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IMPORTANT:
The cruise control switch must be ON in order to properly measure the resistance of the - /SET, the +/RES, and the Cancel switches.
- With the ignition OFF, remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
- Remove the steering wheel cruise control switch. Refer to Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement .
- Connect a DMM between terminals 1 and 3 of the cruise control switch. Cruise control ON/OFF switch ON, measure the resistance while individually activating and holding each cruise control function switch and compare the resistance reading to the values in the table for the appropriate switch.
- If any of the resistance measurements for the individual switches are not within the listed resistance values, replace the cruise control switch assembly.
| Function Switch | Minimum Resistance Value | Maximum Resistance Value |
|---|---|---|
| OFF | O.L. | O.L. |
| ON | 6.6k Ohms | 7.0k Ohms |
| -/SET | 2.1k Ohms | 2.5k Ohms |
| +/RES | 3.6k Ohms | 4.0k Ohms |
| Cancel | 1.3k Ohms | 1.7k Ohms |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.