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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 838 (CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDTC P0568: SET/COAST SWITCH IS APPLIED FOR LONGER THAN 90 SECONDSTEST DESCRIPTION
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Test Description

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Test Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  This step determines if condition is present.
DTC P0568

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Cruise Control Schematics (3.0L)  or Cruise Control Schematics (2.2L) 
Connector End View Reference: Cruise Control Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Cruise Control Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Cruise Control 
2 
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  3. Turn the cruise control On/Off switch ON.
  4. Observe the cruise set/coast parameter in the ECM General Info - Inputs data list.
Does the cruise set/coast parameter display On?		 Go to Step 3  Go to Diagnostic Aids
3
  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the cruise control switch.
  3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  4. Observe the cruise set/coast parameter.
Does the cruise set/coast parameter display On?		 Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4 Test the cruise control set/coast 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 9  Go to Step 6 
5 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the cruise control switch. 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 9  Go to Step 7 
6 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 9  Go to Step 8 
7 Replace the cruise control switch. Refer to Cruise Control Switch Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 9  -
8
IMPORTANT: Program the replacement ECM.
Replace the ECM. Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE .Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 9  -
9
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.
Does the DTC reset?		 Go to Step 2  System OK
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