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.
Cruise Control Disengaged
The engine control module (ECM) disengages the cruise control operation based on the signals from the following switches:
- The On/Off switch
- The torque converter clutch (TCC) brake switch
- The stop lamp switch
The TCC brake switch and the stop lamp switch are incorporated into an assembly and are mounted to the brake pedal bracket. Pressing the brake pedal while the cruise control is engaged will disengaged the cruise control system. The ECM monitors the TCC brake switch/cruise control release signal circuit and the stoplamp switch signal circuit. When the brake pedal is pressed, the normally closed TCC brake switch opens and the normally open stoplamp switch closes. The ECM detects a low signal voltage on the TCC brake switch/cruise control release signal circuit and detects a high signal voltage on the stop lamp switch signal circuit. The cruise control system will also disengage when the cruise control On/Off switch is turned Off. The vehicle speed stored in the memory of the ECM will be erased when the cruise control On/Off switch is turned to Off, or the ignition switch is turned off.
The cruise control system will disengage when the ECM detects that the driver has the accelerator pedal override active for approximately 60 seconds.
When the cruise control system is disengaged, the ECM sends a class 2 message to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) in order to deactivate the cruise control indicator.
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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.