Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR DTCS IN OTHER MODULES
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC NOTE:
To help in the service of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system, it is recommended to communicate with the customer to obtain the environmental conditions they were driving in when the cruise control concern took place. Heavy rain, snow, ice, and fog can cause the ACC system to become inoperative. This is considered as a normal operational reaction of the ACC system and no repair is necessary.
- With the scan tool, attempt to erase Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) DTCs.
Can you erase this DTC?
Yes
- If the DTC can be erased without resetting, no further repair is necessary. Test complete.
- Perform the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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NOTE:This DTC cannot be caused without faults elsewhere, other than deceleration/acceleration induced externally (e.g. driving in sand or accident).
- If there are no other DTCs present, and the DTC cannot be cleared or go into a stored state, replace and program the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Perform the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- With the scan tool, attempt to erase Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) DTCs.
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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.