Cruise Control System

2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS, 4D Hatchback, AutomaticSECTION Cruise Control System
NOTE: Before troubleshooting:
  • Check the No. 2 (10A), No.8 (10A), No. 10 (10A) and No. 16 (15A) fuse in the under - hood fuse/relay box.
  • Check that the horn sounds.
  • Check the tachometer to see if it works properly.
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM

Symptom Suspect Area See
Cruise control cannot be set Cruise control switch See CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH TEST
Brake switch See BRAKE SWITCH TEST
A/T gear position switch See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM
Cruise control unit See CRUISE CONTROL COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (A/T) 
Cruise control cannot be set and indicator light does not go on Dimming circuit in gauge See CRUISE CONTROL COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (A/T) 
Cruise control unit See CRUISE CONTROL COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (A/T) 
Cruise speed is noticeably higher or lower than what was set Vehicle speed sensor See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM
Cruise control unit and actuator cable deflection See ACTUATOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT
Cruise control unit See CRUISE CONTROL COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (A/T) 
Excessive overshooting or undershooting when trying to set speed Cruise control unit and actuator cable deflection See ACTUATOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT
Vehicle speed sensor See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM
Cruise control unit See CRUISE CONTROL COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (A/T) 
Speed fluctuation on a flat road with cruise control set Vehicle speed sensor See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM
Cruise control unit and actuator cable deflection See ACTUATOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT
Cruise control unit See CRUISE CONTROL COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (A/T) 
Vehicle does not decelerate or accelerate accordingly when SET/RESUME/CANCEL button is pushed Cruise control switch See CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH TEST
Cruise control unit See CRUISE CONTROL COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (A/T) 
Cruise control does not cancel when shift lever is moved to N position (A/T) A/T gear position switch See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM
Cruise control unit See CRUISE CONTROL COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (A/T) 
Set speed is not cancelled when brake pedal is pushed Brake switch See BRAKE SWITCH TEST
Cruise control unit See CRUISE CONTROL COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (A/T) 
Cruise control will not cancel when main switch is pushed OFF Cruise control switch See CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH TEST
Cruise control unit See CRUISE CONTROL COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (A/T) 
Cruise control will not cancel when CANCEL button is pushed Cruise control switch See CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH TEST
Cruise control unit See CRUISE CONTROL COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (A/T) 
Set speed will not resume when RESUME button (with main switch on, when set speed is temporarily cancelled) is depressed Cruise control switch See CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH TEST
Cruise control unit See CRUISE CONTROL COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (A/T) 
The transmission shifts down slower than normal when going up a hill with the cruise control on (A/T) Troubleshooting the cruise control communication circuit See CRUISE CONTROL COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (A/T) 
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