Pinpoint Test C: The Cruise Control Switches Do Not Operate Correctly
Cruise Control
Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test C: The Cruise Control Switches Do Not Operate Correctly
Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 31 (Fusion/Milan/MKZ, Fusion Hybrid/Milan Hybrid), Speed Control for schematic and connector information. Diagrams By Number
Normal Operation
Voltage is sent from the PCM to the cruise control switches. When a switch is pressed, the voltage is routed through a specific resistor value for each function and the PCM grounds the reference voltage. The PCM uses this reference voltage to determine which cruise control input function has been selected.
- DTC P0579 (Cruise Control Multifunction Input A Circuit Range/Performance) - sets when the cruise control switch circuits are open, shorted to voltage or ground.
- DTC P0581 (Cruise Control Multi-Function Input A Circuit High) - sets when the cruise control switch circuits are open or shorted to voltage.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Clockspring
- Cruise control switches
- PCM
PINPOINT TEST C: THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
NOTICE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
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C1 CHECK THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: PCM DataLogger.
- Press each cruise control switch while monitoring the cruise control switch PID (SCCS).
- Does the PID value agree with the switch position?
Yes
GO to C11.
No
If only one switch does not display the correct PID value, INSTALL a new cruise control switch. REFER to Cruise Control Switch Cruise Control Switch. TEST the system for normal operation.
Otherwise, GO to C2.
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C2 CHECK THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUITRY FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: PCM C175b.
- Ignition ON.
- Turn the parking lamps on.
- For vehicles with 2.5L and 3.0L engines, measure the voltage between the PCM C175b-64, circuit VES10 (WH), harness side and ground; and between the PCM C175b-48, circuit RES08 (GN/BN), harness side and ground.
- For vehicles with 3.5L engines, measure the voltage between the PCM C175b-56, circuit VES10 (WH), harness side and ground; and between the PCM C175b-57, circuit RES08 (GN/BN), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
Yes
TURN the parking lamps off. GO to C3.
No
TURN the parking lamps off. GO to C6.
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C3 CHECK THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUITRY FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING DISCONNECTED
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Clockspring C218a.
- Ignition ON.
- For vehicles with 2.5L and 3.0L engines, measure the voltage between the PCM C175b-64, circuit VES10 (WH), harness side and ground; and between the PCM C175b-48, circuit RES08 (GN/BN), harness side and ground.
- For vehicles with 3.5L engines, measure the voltage between the PCM C175b-56, circuit VES10 (WH), harness side and ground; and between the PCM C175b-57, circuit RES08 (GN/BN), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR the circuit in question. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
GO to C4.
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C4 CHECK THE CLOCKSPRING FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Connect: Clockspring C218a.
- WARNING: Make sure no one is in the vehicle and there is nothing blocking or placed in front of any air bag module when the battery is connected. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to Restraint Systems.
- Disconnect: Upper Clockspring Connector C218b.
- Connect the battery.
- Ignition ON.
- Turn the parking lamps on.
- For vehicles with 2.5L and 3.0L engines, measure the voltage between the PCM C175b-64, circuit VES10 (WH), harness side and ground; and between the PCM C175b-48, circuit RES08 (GN/BN), harness side and ground.
- For vehicles with 3.5L engines, measure the voltage between the PCM C175b-56, circuit VES10 (WH), harness side and ground; and between the PCM C175b-57, circuit RES08 (GN/BN), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
Yes
INSTALL a new clockspring. INSTALL the driver air bag module. REFER to Restraint Systems. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
GO to C5.
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C5 CHECK THE STEERING WHEEL CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO THE STEERING WHEEL ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT
- Measure the resistance between the steering wheel cruise control switch C2998-2, circuit VLN04 (VT/GY), harness side and the steering wheel cruise control switch C2998-3, circuit RES08 (GN/BN), harness side; and between the steering wheel cruise control switch C2998-2, circuit VLN04 (VT/GY), harness side and the steering wheel cruise control switch C2998-5, circuit VES10 (WH), harness side.
- Are the resistances greater than 10,000?
Yes
INSTALL a new cruise control switch. REFER to Cruise Control Switch Cruise Control Switch. INSTALL the driver air bag module. REFER to Restraint Systems. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
INSTALL a new steering wheel. REFER to Steering Column. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
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C6 CHECK THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUITRY FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Ignition OFF.
- WARNING: Make sure no one is in the vehicle and there is nothing blocking or placed in front of any air bag module when the battery is connected. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to Restraint Systems.
- Disconnect: Upper Clockspring Connector C218b.
- For vehicles with 2.5L and 3.0L engines, measure the resistance between the PCM C175b-64, circuit VES10 (WH), harness side and ground; and between the PCM C175b-48, circuit RES08 (GN/BN), harness side and ground.
- For vehicles with 3.5L engines, measure the resistance between the PCM C175b-56, circuit VES10 (WH), harness side and ground; and between the PCM C175b-57, circuit RES08 (GN/BN), harness side and ground.
- Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
GO to C8.
No
GO to C7.
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C7 CHECK THE CLOCKSPRING FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Disconnect: Clockspring C218a.
- For vehicles with 2.5L and 3.0L engines, measure the resistance between the PCM C175b-64, circuit VES10 (WH), harness side and ground; and between the PCM C175b-48, circuit RES08 (GN/BN), harness side and ground.
- For vehicles with 3.5L engines, measure the resistance between the PCM C175b-56, circuit VES10 (WH), harness side and ground; and between the PCM C175b-57, circuit RES08 (GN/BN), harness side and ground.
- Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new clockspring. INSTALL the driver air bag module. REFER to Restraint Systems. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
GO to C10.
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C8 CHECK THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUITRY FOR AN OPEN
- Disconnect: Clockspring C218a.
- For vehicles with 2.5L and 3.0L engines, measure the resistance between the PCM C175b-48, circuit RES08 (GN/BN), harness side and the clockspring C218a-14, circuit RES08 (GN/BN), harness side.
- For vehicles with 3.5L engines, measure the resistance between the PCM C175b-57, circuit RES08 (GN/BN), harness side and the clockspring C218a-14, circuit RES08 (GN/BN), harness side.
- For vehicles with 2.5L and 3.0L engines, measure the resistance between the PCM C175b-64, circuit VES10 (WH), harness side and the clockspring C218a-15, circuit VES10 (WH), harness side.
- For vehicles with 3.5L engines, measure the resistance between the PCM C175b-56, circuit VES10 (WH), harness side and the clockspring C218a-15, circuit VES10 (WH), harness side.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
GO to C9.
No
REPAIR the circuit in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
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C9 CHECK THE CLOCKSPRING FOR AN OPEN
- Disconnect: Clockspring C218b.
- WARNING: Make sure no one is in the vehicle and there is nothing blocking or placed in front of any air bag module when the battery is connected. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to Restraint Systems.
- Measure the resistance between the clockspring C218a pin 15, component side and the upper clockspring C218b pin 8, component side.
- Measure the resistance between the clockspring C218a pin 14, component side and the upper clockspring C218b pin 9, component side.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
GO to C10.
No
INSTALL a new clockspring. INSTALL the driver air bag module. REFER to Restraint Systems. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
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C10 CHECK THE CIRCUITS TO THE STEERING WHEEL CRUSIE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUITRY FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND
NOTE: Circuit RES08 (GN/BN) does not need to be checked for a short to ground.
- Ignition OFF.
- Measure the resistance between the clockspring, harness side and the steering wheel controls, harness side; and between the clockspring, harness side and ground as follows:
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the clockspring and the steering wheel controls, and greater than 10,000 ohms between the clockspring and ground?
Yes
INSTALL a new cruise control switch. REFER to Cruise Control Switch Cruise Control Switch. INSTALL the driver air bag module. REFER to Restraint Systems. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
INSTALL a new steering wheel. REFER to Steering Column. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
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C11 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION
- Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the PCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
Yes
INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to Computers and Control Systems. INSTALL the driver air bag module. REFER to Restraint Systems. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. INSTALL the driver air bag module. REFER to Restraint Systems.
CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
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