Engine Electrical System

Troubleshooting

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Symptom Troubleshooting Tables

Symptom Troubleshooting 1

Symptom Troubleshooting 2
Symptom of Malfunction Probable Cause Remedy
Vehicle set speed fluctuates greatly up or down
"Hunting" (repeated alternating acceleration and deceleration) occurs after setting
Vehicle speed sensor circuit malfunction Repair the vehicle speed sensor system or replace the component.
Engine control module malfunction Check the input and output signals at the ECM.

Symptom Troubleshooting 3
Symptom of Malfunction Probable Cause Remedy
CC system does not cancel when the brake pedal is depressed Brake switch wiring is damaged or disconnected Repair the harness or replace the brake pedal switch.
ECM signal malfunction Check the input and output signals at the ECM.

Symptom Troubleshooting 4
Symptom of Malfunction Probable Cause Remedy
CC system does not cancel when the shift lever is moved to "N" (however, it cancels when the brake pedal is depressed) Inhibitor switch input circuit wiring is damaged or disconnected. Repair the harness or repair or replace the inhibitor switch.
Incorrect inhibitor switch adjustment
ECM signal malfunction Check the input and output signals at the ECM.

Symptom Troubleshooting 5
Symptom of Malfunction Probable Cause Remedy
Cannot decelerate (coast) using the "SET/–" switch. Temporary damage or disconnection of the SET/– switch input circuit wiring Repair the harness or replace the "SET/–" switch.
ECM signal malfunction Check the input and output signals at the ECM.

Symptom Troubleshooting 6
Symptom of Malfunction Probable Cause Remedy
Cannot accelerate or resume speed using the "RES/+" switch. Damaged or disconnected wiring, or a short circuit, or the input circuit of the "RES/+" switch Repair the harness or replace the "RES/+" switch.
ECM signal malfunction Check the input and output signals at the ECM.

Symptom Troubleshooting 7
Symptom of Malfunction Probable Cause Remedy
The CC system can be set while driving at a vehicle speed of more than 40 km/h, or there is no automatic cancellation at this speed Vehicle speed sensor circuit malfunction Repair the vehicle speed sensor system or replace the component.
ECM signal malfunction Check the input and output signals at the ECM.

Symptom Troubleshooting 8
Symptom of Malfunction Probable Cause Remedy
Cruise control main switch indicator lamp does not illuminate (but the CC system operates normally) Damaged or disconnected cruise control main switch indicator lamp bulb Repair the harness or replace the component.
Harness is damaged or disconnected

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