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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1998ACHIEVA 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 12 (CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM)TESTINGCRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT RESUME OR ACCEL
1998 Oldsmobile Achieva 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4
Cruise Control Will Not Resume Or ACCEL
1998 Oldsmobile Achieva 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4SECTION Cruise Control Will Not Resume Or ACCEL
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- Disconnect cruise control module assembly connector. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Hold cruise control switch in ACCEL/RESUME position. Using a DVOM, measure voltage between cruise control module assembly connector (harness side) terminal "C" (Gray/Black wire) and ground. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If battery voltage is not present, go to step 3). If battery voltage is present, go to next step.
- Replace cruise control module assembly. See CRUISE CONTROL MODULE ASSEMBLY .
- Hold cruise control switch in ACCEL/RESUME position. Using a DVOM connected to ground, backprobe Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) coil assembly connector C2 terminal "C" (Gray/Black wire) located under left side of instrumental panel, near steering column. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If battery voltage is present, go to next step. If battery voltage is not present, go to step 5).
- Repair open in Gray/Black wire between SIR coil assembly and cruise control module assembly.
- Hold cruise control switch in ACCEL/RESUME position. Using a DVOM connected to ground, backprobe Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) coil assembly connector C1 terminal "C" (Gray/Black wire) located under left side of instrumental panel, near steering column. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If battery voltage is present, go to next step. If battery voltage is not present, go to step 7).
- Replace SIR coil assembly. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
- Replace cruise control module assembly. See CRUISE CONTROL MODULE ASSEMBLY .
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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.