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CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM — Condition/operation code numbers / ACTUATOR

T-104prose procedure

Condition/operation code numbers

Cruise control diagnostic codes

1 short flash per cycle
Code No.01
Possible CauseDefective wiring or ground / Defective actuator / Defective brake switch
ActionRepair harness / Inspect actuator (See below)
5 short flashes per cycle
Code No.05
Possible CauseSTOP 15A fuse blown
ActionReplace fuse
7 short flashes per cycle
Code No.07
Possible CauseBoth stoplight switch and brake switch (for vehicle and cruise) are ON simultaneously
ActionInspect stoplight switch and brake switch (Refer to pages T-61 and T-107)
1 long flash + 1 short flash per cycle
Code No.11
Possible CauseDefective cruise control switch
ActionInspect cruise control switch (Refer to page T-107)
1 long flash + 5 short flashes per cycle
Code No.15
Possible CauseDefective cruise control unit
ActionGo to troubleshooting (Refer to page T-99)

ACTUATOR

Inspection

Actuator inspection

  1. 1
    Measure the actuator solenoid resistance using an ohmmeter.
    Illustration of cruise control actuator with ohmmeter test leads being applied to the connector, with a 4-pin connector diagram showing terminals 'c a' / 'd b'.
    05U0TX-227
  2. 2
    If not as specified, replace the actuator.
  3. 3
    Disconnect the actuator cable from the accelerator pedal.
  4. 4
    Run the engine at idle speed.
  5. 5
    Apply battery voltage to the following terminals, and check the actuator operation.
    Illustration of actuator connected to a battery with test wires for 12V actuator operation test; connector pinout 'c a' / 'd b' shown.
    05U0TX-459
  6. 6
    If not as specified, replace the actuator.

Actuator solenoid resistance

c — a
ResistanceApprox. 25 to 55Ω
c — b
ResistanceApprox. 25 to 55Ω
c — d
ResistanceApprox. 25 to 55Ω

Actuator battery voltage operation test

1
aGround
bGround
cPower
dGround
Operation of control cablePull
2
aGround
b
cPower
dGround
Operation of control cableHold
3
aGround
b
cPower
d
Operation of control cableExtend
4
a
b
c
d
Operation of control cableRelease

Removal

Actuator removal

  1. 1
    Disconnect the accelerator cable and vacuum hose from the actuator.
    Engine compartment view showing the cruise control actuator location, with accelerator cable and vacuum hose connections visible.
    9MU0TX-262
  2. 2
    Remove the bolt and nuts and the actuator.

Installation

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