Cruise Control Input Test

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NOTE: Always make sure that you have the latest Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) software.

Connect the Honda HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM). If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING .
Go to PGM-FI, and check for DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

Do the following tests while monitoring parameters in the PGM-FI DATA LIST with the HDS.

NOTE: Intermittent failures are often caused by loose circuit connections. While monitoring cruise control inputs, flex the circuit wires, and note if any of the test results change.

CRUISE CONTROL INPUT TEST REFERENCE CHART

Signal to be tested	Test condition	Parameter: Desired result	Possible cause if result is not obtained
Brake pedal position switch signal	Brake pedal pressed, then released	CRUISE BRAKE SW should indicate OFF when the brake pedal is pressed and ON when the brake pedal is released.	Faulty brake pedal position switch Blown No. 13(15 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box An open in the wire between the ECM/PCM and the brake pedal position switch A wire shorted to ground or power between the ECM/PCM and the brake pedal position switch
Clutch pedal position switch B signal (M/T model)	Clutch pedal pressed, then released	SHIFT/CLUTCH SW should indicate ON when the clutch pedal is pressed and OFF when the clutch pedal is released.	Faulty clutch pedal position switch B An open in the wire between the ECM and the clutch pedal position switch B A wire shorted to ground between the ECM and the clutch pedal position switch B Poor ground G301
Transmission range switch signal (A/T model)	Shift lever in D and S	SHIFT/CLUTCH SW should indicate OFF in P, R, and N and ON in D and S.	Faulty transmission range switch An open in the wire between the PCM and the transmission range switch A wire shorted to ground between the PCM and the transmission range switch Poor ground G101
Cruise control main switch signal	Cruise control main button pressed and released	CRUISE MASTER (MAIN) SW should indicate ON when the cruise control main button is pressed and OFF when the cruise control main button is released.	Faulty cruise control combination switch An open in the wire between the gauge control module and the cruise control combination switch A wire shorted to ground between the gauge control module and the cruise control combination switch An open in the wire between the cruise control combination switch and the ground G405
Set switch signal	Set/decel button pressed and released	CRUISE SET SW should indicate ON when the set/decel button is pressed and OFF when the set/decel button is released.	Faulty cruise control combination switch An open in the wire between the gauge control module and the cruise control combination switch A wire shorted to ground between the gauge control module and the cruise control combination switch
Resume switch signal	Resume/accel button pressed and released	CRUISE RESUME SW should indicate ON when the resume/accel button is pressed and OFF when the resume/accel button is released.	Faulty cruise control combination switch An open in the wire between the gauge control module and the cruise control combination switch A wire shorted to ground between the gauge control module and the cruise control combination switch
Cancel switch signal	Cancel button pressed and released	CRUISE CANCEL SW should indicate ON when the cancel button is pressed and OFF when the cancel button is released.	Faulty cruise control combination switch An open in the wire between the gauge control module and the cruise control combination switch A wire shorted to ground between the gauge control module and the cruise control combination switch
Cruise control indicator signal	Start the engine, press the cruise control main button on and drive the vehicle above 25 mph (40 km/h) with the cruise control set and cancel the cruise control	CRUISE INDICATOR should indicate ON when the cruise control is set and OFF when the cruise control is cancelled.	Faulty gauge control module Faulty cruise control combination switch An open in the wire between the gauge control module and the cruise control combination switch A wire shorted to ground between the gauge control module and the cruise control combination switch