Conditions for Enabling Cruise Control

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Conditions for Enabling Cruise Control
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  • The vehicle speed is greater than 40 km/h (25 mph).
  • The vehicle is not in PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or 1st gear.
  • The system voltage is between 11 volts and 16 volts.
Cruise Control Inoperative/Malfunctioning (3.6L)

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Schematic Reference: Cruise Control Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Cruise Control Connector End Views  or to Engine Control Module (ECM) Connector End Views in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7)
1 Did you perform the Cruise Control Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Cruise Control (3.4L)  or Diagnostic System Check - Cruise Control (3.6L) 
2
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Turn the cruise On/Off switch OFF.
  4. With the scan tool, observe the Cruise On/Off Switch parameter in the Powertrain - 3.6L Cruise/Traction Data, data list.
Does the Cruise On/Off Switch parameter display Off?
Go to Step 3  Go to Step 6 
3
  1. Turn the cruise On/Off switch ON.
  2. With the scan tool, observe the Cruise On/Off Switch parameter.
Does the Cruise On/Off Switch parameter display On?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 7 
4
  1. With the scan tool, observe the Cruise Set/Coast Switch parameter in the Powertrain - 3.6L Cruise/Traction Data, data list.
  2. Turn the cruise On/Off switch ON.
  3. Press and hold the cruise control Set/Coast button.
Does the Cruise Set/Coast Switch parameter Display On?
Go to Step 5  Go to Step 17 
5
  1. With the scan tool, observe the Cruise Resume/Accel. Switch parameter in the Powertrain - 3.6L Cruise/Traction Data, data list.
  2. Press and hold the Resume/Accel switch.
Does the Cruise Resume/Accel. Switch parameter Display On?
Go to Step 8  Go to Step 18 
6
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect C4 of the multifunction switch.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With the scan tool, observe the Cruise On/Off Switch parameter.
Does the Cruise On/Off Switch parameter display On?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 20 
7
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect C4 of the multifunction switch.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit and a good ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 13 
8 Do the stop lamps operate properly? Go to Step 9  Go to Stop Lamps Inoperative or to Stop Lamps Always On in Lighting Systems
9
  1. With the scan tool, observe the Stoplamp Pedal Switch parameter in the Powertrain - 3.6L Cruise/Traction Data, data list.
  2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
Does the Stoplamp Pedal Switch parameter Display Applied?
Go to Diagnostic Aids Go to Step 11 
10
  1. Connect a 3-ampere fused jumper between the ignition 1 voltage circuit and the cruise control on switch signal circuit.
  2. With the scan tool, observe the Cruise On/Off Switch parameter.
Does the Cruise On/Off Switch parameter display On?
Go to Step 20  Go to Step 16 
11 Test the stop lamp signal circuit for an open or for a high resistance between the stop lamp switch and the engine control module (ECM). Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 24  Go to Step 21 
12 Test the cruise control on switch signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 24  Go to Step 21 
13 Test the cruise control on switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 24  Go to Step 14 
14 Test the cruise control set/coast switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 24  Go to Step 15 
15 Test the cruise control resume/accelerate switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 24  Go to Step 19 
16 Test the cruise control on switch signal circuit for an open, for a short to ground, or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 24  Go to Step 21 
17 Test the cruise control set/coast signal circuit for an open, for a short to ground, or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 24  Go to Step 20 
18 Test the cruise control resume/accelerate signal circuit for an open, for a short to ground, or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 24  Go to Step 20 
19 Repair the open, the high resistance, or the short to ground in the ignition 1 voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 24  -
20 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the multifunction turn signal lever. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 24  Go to Step 22 
21 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ECM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 24  Go to Step 23 
22 Replace the multifunction turn signal lever. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 24  -
23
IMPORTANT: Program the replacement ECM.
Replace the ECM. Refer to Engine Control Module (ECM) Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7).Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 24  -
24 Operate the vehicle within the conditions for cruise control operation.
Does the cruise control system operate properly?
System OK Go to Step 2 
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