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Engine Electrical System

Troubleshooting

In this manual: Engine Electrical System
General Information — 15Maintenance — 7Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 49Emission Control System — 22Fuel System — 95Clutch System — 28Manual Transmission — 21Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System — 47Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 36Steering — 23Restraints — 39Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 209Body Electrical System — 254Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
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Symptom Troubleshooting Tables

Symptom Troubleshooting 1

Symptom 2

Symptom of Malfunction Probable Cause Remedy
Set vehicle speed fluctuates significantly up or down
"Surging" (repeated alternating acceleration and deceleration) occurs after setting the speed.		 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 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 4

Symptom of Malfunction Probable Cause Remedy
CC system does not cancel when the shift lever is moved to the "N" position. (However, it is cancelled 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 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 6

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

Symptom 7

Symptom of Malfunction Probable Cause Remedy
CC system can be set while driving at a speed below 40 km/h (25 mph), 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 8

Symptom of Malfunction Probable Cause Remedy
CRUISE main switch indicator does not illuminate (but 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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