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Test A

PINPOINT TEST A: THE SPEED CONTROL IS INOPERATIVE


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Normal Operation
The powertrain control module (PCM) sends a signal through circuit 7-PG24 (YE/BU) to the speed control switches which passes through the clockspring The return signal is sent through circuit 31S-PG24 (BK/OG) and the clockspring.

Possible Causes
- circuit 7-PG24 (YE/BU) open, shorted to power or shorted to ground
- circuit 31S-PG24 (BK/OG) open, shorted to power or shorted to ground
- clockspring
- PCM
- speed control switch
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