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B0835




DTC B0835

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor
DTC B0835 00
- Cruise Control System Active Indicator Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

The cruise control switch contains an LED that illuminates to indicate the cruise control system has been switched ON. Voltage is applied through the ON/OFF switch to the LED when the switch is pressed. The body control module (BCM) provides the ground path for the LED through a dedicated LED control circuit. Pressing the switch again opens the switch and the lamp turns OFF.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* The ignition is ON.
* The cruise switch is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

* The BCM detects excessive current in the cruise control indicator signal circuit.
* The above condition is present for greater than 5 seconds.

Actions Taken When the DTC Sets

* The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.
* The cruise control system is disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
* A history DTC will clear after 40 malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Cruise Control Schematics (Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector End Views By Name)
Description and Operation

Cruise Control Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the steering wheel controls switch - left.
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the signal circuit terminal 9 and B+.

If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

3. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the steering wheel controls switch - left.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for BCM replacement, setup, and programming