Conditions for Enabling Cruise Control

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION 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 12 volts and 16 volts.
Cruise Control Inoperative/Malfunctioning (4.2L)

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference : Cruise Control Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector End Views in Engine Controls - 4.2L
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 ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Press the cruise On/Off switch Off.
  4. With the scan tool, observe the Cruise On/Off Switch parameter in the powertrain control module (PCM) Cruise Control Data data list.
Does the Cruise On/Off Switch parameter display Off?
Go to Step 3  Go to Step 6 
3
  1. Press 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 PCM Cruise Control Data data list.
  2. Press the cruise control Set/Coast button.
Does the Cruise Set/Coast Switch parameter Display On?
Go to Step 5  Go to Step 13 
5
  1. With the scan tool, observe the Cruise Resume/Accel. Switch parameter in the PCM Cruise Control Data data list.
  2. Press the Resume/Accel switch.
Does the Cruise Resume/Accel. Switch parameter Display On?
Go to Diagnostic Aids Go to Step 14 
6
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the steering wheel column connector.
  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 8  Go to Step 16 
7
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the steering wheel column connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the ignition 3 voltage circuit and a good ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 9 
8 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 20  Go to Step 17 
9 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 20  Go to Step 10 
10 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 20  Go to Step 11 
11 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 20  Go to Step 15 
12 Test the cruise control on switch signal circuit for an open 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 20  Go to Step 16 
13 Test the cruise control Set/Coast signal circuit for an open 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 20  Go to Step 16 
14 Test the cruise control Resume/Accelerate signal circuit for an open 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 20  Go to Step 16 
15 Repair the open, the high resistance, or the short to ground in the ignition 3 voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 20  -
16 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 20  Go to Step 18 
17 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and toConnector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 20  Go to Step 19 
18 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 20  -
19
IMPORTANT: Program the replacement PCM.
Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement in Engine Controls-4.2LDid you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 20  -
20 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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