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DIAGNOSTICS – CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (w/o ETCS–i)

DI8Z9–03

w/ Tachometer PRE–CHECK
1. DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
(a) Check the indicator.
(1) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(2) Check that the CRUISE main indicator light comes
on when the cruise control main switch is turned
ON, and that the indicator light goes off when the
main switch is turned OFF.
CRUISE Main HINT:
w/o Tachometer Indicator Light
If the indicator check result is not normal, proceed to a trouble-
shooting of the combination meter section (See page
BE–2).

I21988

(b) Check the DTC.

Indicator Light
HINT:
If a malfunction has occurs in the No. 1 vehicle speed sensor
1.5 sec. 0.5 sec.
or actuator, etc. during the cruise control driving, the ECU actu-
ates AUTO CANCEL of the cruise control and turns on and off
ON
the CRUISE main indicator light to inform the driver of a mal-
function. At the same time, the malfunction is stored in the
OFF memory as a DTC.
BE4034

DLC3 CG (c) Using diagnosis check wire, check the output of the DTC.
(1) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(2) Using SST, connect terminals Tc and CG of the
4 DLC3.
13 SST 09843–18040
(3) Read the DTC on the CRUISE main indicator light.

Tc
A04550

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Normal Code HINT:

If a DTC is not output, inspect the diagnosis circuit (See
0.25 sec. page DI–726).
0.25 sec.
As an example, the blinking patterns for codes; normal,
12 and 21 are shown in the illustration.
ON 2. DTC CLEARANCE (ERASE MODE)
HINT:
During in the erase mode, DTC detection dose not work.
OFF (a) Stop the vehicle.
Malfunction Codes 12 and 21 (b) Using SST, connect terminals Tc and CG of the DLC3
SST 09843–18040
0.5 sec. 0.5 sec. 0.5 sec.
(c) Pull the cruise control switch to CANCEL.
4 sec. 1.5 sec. 2.5 sec. 1.5 sec. (d) On the above method condition, turn on the cruise control
ON main switch 5 times within 3 seconds.

OFF
Code 12 Code 21
BE4032
N20932 I00821

3. Road Test:
PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
(a) Inspect the SET switch.
(1) Push the main switch ON.
(2) Drive at a desired speed (40 km/h (25 mph) or high-
er).
(3) Push the control switch downward for the SET/
COAST.
I21613 (4) After releasing the switch, check that the vehicle
cruises at the desired speed.
(b) Inspect the ACC (acceleration) switch.
(1) Push the main switch ON.
(2) Drive at a desired speed (40 km/h (25 mph) or high-
er).
(3) Check that the vehicle speed increases while the
control switch is turned to RES/ACC, and that the
vehicle cruises at the set speed when the switch is
released.
I21613 (4) Momentarily push the control switch upward in the
RES/ACC direction and then immediately release it.
Check that the vehicle speed increases by about
1.6 km/h (Tap–up function).

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(c) Inspect the COAST switch.

(1) Push the main switch ON.
(2) Drive at a desired speed (40 km/h (25 mph) or high-
er).
(3) Check that the vehicle speed decreases while the
control switch is turned to SET/COAST, and the ve-
hicle cruises at the set speed when the switch is re-
leased.
I21613 (4) Momentarily push the control switch downward for
SET/COAST, and then immediately release it.
Check that the vehicle speed decreases by about
1.6 km/h (Tap–down function).

(d) Inspect the CANCEL switch.

(1) Push the main switch ON.
(2) Drive at a desired speed (40 km/h (25 mph) or high-
er).
(3) When operating one of the followings, check that
the cruise control system is cancelled and that the
normal driving mode is reset.

Depress the brake pedal.
I21613
M/T:
Depress the clutch pedal.

A/T:
Shift into except D position.

Push the main switch OFF.

Pull the cruise control switch for CANCEL.

(e) Inspect the RES (resume) switch.

(1) Push the main switch ON.
(2) Drive at a desired speed (40 km/h (25 mph) or high-
er).
(3) When operating one of the followings, check that
the cruise control system is cancelled and that the
normal driving mode is reset.

Depress the brake pedal.
I21613
M/T:
Depress the clutch pedal.
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A/T:
Shift into except D position.

Pull the cruise control switch for CANCEL.
(4) After the control switch is turned to RES/ACC at the
driving speed of more than 40 km/h (25 mph), check
that the vehicle restores the speed before the can-
cellation.

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4. INPUT SIGNAL CHECK

(a) HINT:

For check No. 1 – No. 3:
Turn the ignition switch ON.

For check No. 4:
(b) Jack up the vehicle.
Start the engine.
Shift into the D position.
(a)
I21613 (a) Push the control switch to the SET/COAST or RES/ACC
position and hold it down or up.
(b) Push the main switch ON.
(c) Check that the CRUISE main indicator light blinks twice
or 3 times repeatedly after 3 seconds.
(d) Turn the SET/COAST or RES/ACC switch OFF.
(e) Operate each switch as listed in the table below.
(f) Read the blinking pattern of the CRUISE main indicator
light.
(g) After performing the check, turn the main switch OFF.
HINT:
When 2 or more signals are input to the ECM, the lowest num-
bered code will be displayed first.

CRUISE main Indicator Light Diagnosis

No. Operation Method Blinking Pattern
0.25 sec. 0.25 sec.
ON SET/COAST switch circuit
1 Push SET/COAST switch ON Light 1sec.
is normal
OFF
ON
2 Push RES/ACC switch ON Light RES/ACC switch circuit
OFF is normal

Push CANCEL switch ON CANCEL switch circuit

ON Switch OFF is normal
Light Switch ON
Turn stop light switch ON OFF Stop light switch circuit
3
Depress brake pedal is normal

Turn PNP switch OFF PNP switch circuit is

(Shift to except D position) ON Switch ON normal
Light Switch OFF
Turn clutch switch OFF OFF Clutch switch circuit
(Depress clutch pedal) is normal

Drive at about 40 km/h ON

(25 mph)or higher Light
OFF Vehicle speed sensor is
4
ON normal
Drive at about 40 km/h Light
(25 mph) or below OFF

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