Cruise Control Inoperative/Malfunctioning

2006 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.4LSECTION Cruise Control Inoperative/Malfunctioning


CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE/MALFUNCTIONING

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module when performing this diagnostic table. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3.
- Ensure that the following cruise control switches are not stuck in the engaged position:
- On/off switch
- - SET switch
- + RES switch
- With a scan tool, observe the associated cruise control switch parameter in the Body and Accessories, Cruise Control, BCM data list, while rotating the steering wheel to both steering stops and separately activating each cruise control switch. This will help eliminate the possibility of an internally shorted inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil.
- For an intermittent condition, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

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RENDER: 1.0x

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