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Cruise Control Input Test

  1. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 under GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the powertrain control module (PCM). If it doesn't communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
  4. Go to PGM-FI, and check for DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  5. 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 their circuits, and note if any of the test results change.
TESTS PARAMETERS TABLE

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. 18 (15 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open in the wire between the PCM and the brake pedal position switch
  • A wire shorted to ground between the PCM and the brake pedal position switch
Transmission range switch signal Shift lever in D and D3 SHIFT/CLUTCH SW should indicate OFF in P, R, and N and ON in D and D3.
  • 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 and G102
Cruise control main switch signal Cruise control main button pressed and released CRUISE CONTROL 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
Set switch signal Set/decel button pressed and released CRUISE CONTROL 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 CONTROL 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 CONTROL 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