CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM 8E-3
Cruise Control System
The cruise control system is a device which maintains a preset vehicle speed while driving at a high speed, e.g.,
on a highway. It allows the driver to drive his vehicle at a constant speed of 40 km/h (25 mile/h) or higher without
depressing the accelerator pedal (constant cruising). The system also has such functions as to change the vehi-
cle speed without operating the accelerator pedal (but using SET COAST and ACCEL RESUME switches), can-
cel cruise control (CANCEL switch) and resume the speed in memory automatically after cruise control is
cancelled (ACCEL RESUME switch). The system mainly consists of a vehicle speed sensor, an actuator
assembly incorporated with control module, cruise main switch, SET COAST switch, ACCEL RESUME switch
and CANCEL switch, etc.
Cruise control system circuit
Refer to Section 8A.
1. Cruise main switch 6. PCM / ECM
1-1 Cruise main switch indicator lamp 7. Stop lamp switch (with brake pedal position switch)
2.“CRUISE” Indicator light 8. Clutch pedal position switch (M/T vehicle)
3. SET COAST/ACCEL RESUME/CANCEL switch 9. Automatic transmission
4. Vehicle speed sensor 10. Transmission range switch (Park/Neutral position switch) (A/T vehicle)
5. Cruise control actuator assembly (with control module)
8E-4 CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
Components and functions
Component Function
Cruise control actuator
assembly with control mod-
uleCruise control module:
Executes centralized control by means of a microcomputer over all functions
including setting a constant speed, resuming it, setting coast, limiting minimum
speed and cancelling cruise control.
Cruise control actuator (stepping motor & clutch) :
Actuates accelerator pedal through cruise cable and arm according to a signal
from cruise control module to control vehicle speed.
Cruise main switch This switch has a momentary contact type button to turn the cruise control
system ON and OFF.
SET COAST switch When this switch is rotated (ON) and then released (OFF) while vehicle is run-
ning at a speed 40 km/h (25 mile/h) or higher, vehicle speed at that OFF
moment is stored in memory and it is maintained (constant cruising).
Rotating this switch (ON) continuously during constant cruising keeps slowing
down vehicle speed as long as it is ON. When it is released (OFF), vehicle
speed at that moment is stored in memory and vehicle starts constant cruising.
ACCEL RESUME switch When this switch is rotated (ON) during constant cruising, vehicle speed keeps
increasing as long as it is ON. When it is released (OFF), vehicle speed at that
moment is stored in memory and vehicle starts constant cruising. If vehicle
speed is higher than 40 km/h (25 mile/h) after cruise control is cancelled, turn-
ing this switch ON momentarily will resume the speed at which vehicle was run-
ning before cancellation.
CANCEL switch When this switch is pressed (ON), cruise control (accelerator pedal control) is
cancelled.
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) is mounted on the transfer or transmission.
The VSS converts vehicle speed into pulse signal and send it to the cruise con-
trol module.
Stop lamp switch The stop lamp switch has 2 contact points. One contact point closes when the
brake pedal is depressed to light the stop lamp and provides a voltage signal to
the cruise control module. This signal, when inputted cancels cruise control
(sets the accelerator pedal free).
The other contact point (brake pedal position switch) opens when the brake
pedal is depressed, to shut off the power to the magnetic clutch in the actuator,
thereby cancelling cruise control (setting the accelerator pedal free).
This switch is installed to cancel cruise control (constant cruising) without fail.
Clutch pedal position switch
(M/T vehicle only)When the clutch pedal is depressed, the clutch pedal position switch closes and
provides a ground signal to cruise control module.
The cruise control module cancels cruise control (accelerator pedal control)
when this signal is inputted.
Transmission range switch
(Park/Neutral position switch)
(A/T vehicle only)When the selector lever is places in either “P” or “N” position, the transmission
range switch closes and provides a ground signal to cruise control module. The
cruise control module cancels cruise control (accelerator pedal control) when
this signal is inputted.
PCM – Throttle opening sig-
nal (4 A/T vehicle only)Throttle opening signal is inputted from PCM.
From this signal, the cruise control module detects the throttle opening and
uses it as one of the factors to output the overdrive and TCC OFF command sig-
nal to PCM.
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM 8E-5
Cancel Conditions
Constant cruising is cancelled under the following conditions.
•Ignition switch is turned OFF.
•Cruise main switch is turned OFF.
•Vehicle speed has slowed down to lower than minimum operating speed (40 km/h (25 mile/h)).
•*Vehicle speed varies beyond cancel speed range (–15 km/h, –9 mile/h) from preset speed.
•*Brake pedal is depressed. (Stop lamp switch is turned ON).
•*Clutch pedal is depressed (Clutch pedal position switch is turned ON) (For M/T vehicle).
•*Selector lever is shifted to N range (Park/Neutral position switch in transmission range switch is turned ON).
•*CANCEL switch is turned ON.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis Table
PCM – Overdrive and TCC
off command signal outputWhen the throttle opening for the vehicle speed exceeds the specified value
during cruise control, the cruise control module sends this signal to PCM. PCM
uses this signal as one of signals to control 4-A/T.
Cruise main switch indicator
lampIn the state with the ignition switch ON and the cruise control system OFF,
pressing this switch once and releasing it will activate the cruise control system
and the cruise control module will cause the indicator lamp to light up.
“CRUISE” indicator lamp It lights up when cruise control (accelerator pedal control) is functioning. Component Function
NOTE:
When constant cruising is cancelled under above any condition with * (asterisk), vehicle speed before
cancellation can be resumed by operating ACCEL RESUME switch, provided that vehicle speed is
higher than 40 km/h (25 miles/h).
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Main switch indicator
lamp fails to light up
or remains ON.Main switch indicator lamp circuit faulty Refer to “CRUISE MAIN SWITCH INDI-
CATOR LAMP CIRCUIT CHECK” in this
section.
Cruise control module power and ground
circuits faultyRefer to “CRUISE CONTROL MODULE
POWER AND GROUND CIRCUIT
CHECK” in this section.
Actuator assembly faulty Replace actuator assembly.
“CRUISE” indicator
lamp fails to light up
or remains ON.“CRUISE” indicator lamp circuit Refer to ““CRUISE” INDICATOR LAMP
CIRCUIT CHECK” in this section.
Cruise control module power and ground
circuitsRefer to “CRUISE CONTROL MODULE
POWER AND GROUND CIRCUIT
CHECK” in this section.
Actuator assembly faulty Replace actuator assembly.
8E-6 CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
Vehicle speed can not
be set.Actuator cable play maladjusted or actua-
tor cable faultyRefer to “CRUISE CABLE PLAY
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT” in
this section.
Main switch, “COAST/SET”, “RESUME/
ACCEL” and “CANCEL” switch circuits
faultyRefer to “CRUISE MAIN SWITCH,
COAT/SET, RESUME/ACCEL AND
CANCEL SWITCHES CIRCUITS
CHECK” in this section.
VSS circuit faulty Refer to “VSS CIRCUIT CHECK” in this
section.
Stop lamp switch circuit faulty Refer to “STOP LAMP SWITCH (WITH
PEDAL POSITION SWITCH) CIRCUITS
CHECK” in this section.
Transmission range switch circuit (4 A/T
model only) faultyRefer to “TRANSMISSION RANGE
SWITCH CIRCUIT CHECK” in this sec-
tion.
Clutch pedal position switch circuit faulty Refer to “CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION
SWITCH CIRCUIT CHECK” in this sec-
tion.
Cruise control module power and ground
circuits faultyRefer to “CRUISE CONTROL MODULE
POWER AND GROUND CIRCUIT
CHECK” in this section.
Actuator assembly faulty Replace actuator assembly.
Vehicle set speed is
unstable.Actuator cable play maladjusted or actua-
tor cable faultyRefer to “CRUISE CABLE PLAY
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT” in
this section.
VSS circuit faulty Refer to “VSS CIRCUIT CHECK” in this
section.
Throttle valve opening signal circuit faulty Refer to “THROTTLE VALVE OPENING
SIGNAL CIRCUIT CHECK” in this sec-
tion.
Actuator assembly faulty Replace actuator assembly.
Actual vehicle speed
deviates above or
below set speed.Actuator cable play maladjusted or actua-
tor cable faultyRefer to “CRUISE CABLE PLAY
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT” in
this section.
Throttle valve opening signal circuit faulty Refer to “THROTTLE VALVE OPENING
SIGNAL CIRCUIT CHECK” in this sec-
tion.
Actuator assembly faulty Replace actuator assembly.
Acceleration or decel-
eration by using
“RESUME/ACCEL” or
“COAST/SET” switch
is not attained.Main switch, “COAST/SET”, “RESUME/
ACCEL” and “CANCEL” switch circuits
faultyRefer to “CRUISE MAIN SWITCH,
COAT/SET, RESUME/ACCEL AND
CANCEL SWITCHES CIRCUITS
CHECK” in this section.
Actuator assembly faulty Replace actuator assembly.
Cruise control is not
cancelled even when
“CANCEL” switch is
operated.Main switch, “COAST/SET”, “RESUME/
ACCEL” and “CANCEL” switch circuits
faultyRefer to “CRUISE MAIN SWITCH,
COAT/SET, RESUME/ACCEL AND
CANCEL SWITCHES CIRCUITS
CHECK” in this section.
Actuator assembly faulty Replace actuator assembly. Condition Possible Cause Correction
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM 8E-7
Note on System Circuit Inspection
Refer to “PRECAUTION FOR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SERVICE” in Section 0A. “RESUME/ACCEL”
switch fails to resume
preset vehicle speed
after cruise control is
cancelled.Main switch, “COAST/SET”, “RESUME/
ACCEL” and “CANCEL” switch circuits
faultyRefer to “CRUISE MAIN SWITCH,
COAT/SET, RESUME/ACCEL AND
CANCEL SWITCHES CIRCUITS
CHECK” in this section.
Actuator assembly faulty Replace actuator assembly.
Cruise control is not
cancelled even when
brake pedal is
depressed.Stop lamp switch circuit faulty Refer to “STOP LAMP SWITCH (WITH
PEDAL POSITION SWITCH) CIRCUITS
CHECK” in this section.
Actuator assembly faulty Replace actuator assembly.
Cruise control is not
cancelled even when
clutch pedal is
depressed.Clutch pedal position switch circuit faulty Refer to “CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION
SWITCH CIRCUIT CHECK” in this Sec-
tion.
Actuator assembly faulty Replace actuator assembly.
Cruise control is not
cancelled even when
selector lever is
shifted to “N” posi-
tion.Transmission range switch circuit (4 A/T
model only) faultyRefer to “TRANSMISSION RANGE
SWITCH CIRCUIT CHECK” in this sec-
tion.
Actuator assembly faulty Replace actuator assembly.
4 speed A/T gear shift-
ing is frequent
between 3rd and over-
drive when driving on
uphill road (Hunting).Throttle valve opening signal circuit faulty Refer to “THROTTLE VALVE OPENING
SIGNAL CIRCUIT CHECK” in this Sec-
tion.
Overdrive and TCC off command signal
circuit faultyRefer to “OVERDRIVE AND TCC OFF
COMMAND SIGNAL CIRCUIT CHECK”
in this section.
Actuator assembly faulty Replace actuator assembly.
4 speed A/T is not
shifted to overdrive
gear even though not
on uphill road.Throttle valve opening signal circuit faulty Refer to “THROTTLE VALVE OPENING
SIGNAL CIRCUIT CHECK” in this sec-
tion.
Overdrive and TCC off command signal
circuit faultyRefer to “OVERDRIVE AND TCC OFF
COMMAND SIGNAL CIRCUIT CHECK”
in this section.
Actuator assembly faulty Replace actuator assembly. Condition Possible Cause Correction
8E-14 CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
Clutch Pedal Position Switch Circuit Check
Fig. for Step 1Step Action Yes No
1 Clutch Pedal Position Switch Circuit Check
1) Disconnect connector from cruise control module with
ignition switch OFF.
2) Check for proper connection to cruise control module at
terminal E132-9.
3) If OK, check for resistance between terminal E132-9 and
ground under each condition below.
Clutch pedal position switch circuit specification
Clutch pedal released : Infinity
Clutch pedal depressed : Continuity
Is check result satisfactory?Clutch pedal posi-
tion switch circuit is
OK.Go to Step 2.
2 Clutch Pedal Position Switch Position Check
1) Check clutch pedal position switch for installation position
referring to “CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH” in this
section.
Is check result satisfactory?Go to Step 3. Adjust.
3 Clutch Pedal Position Switch Check
1) Disconnect connector from clutch pedal position switch.
2) Check for proper connection to clutch pedal position
switch at all terminals.
3) If OK, check clutch pedal position switch for operation
referring to “CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH” in this
section.
Is this switch in good condition?“BLU” or “BLK” cir-
cuit is open or
short.Replace.
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM 8E-17
Cruise Control Module and Its Circuit Inspection
VOLTAGE CHECK
Check for input or output voltage of control module (voltage between each circuit and body ground) with cruise
control module connector connected.CAUTION:
Cruise control module can not be checked by itself. It is strictly prohibited to connect voltmeter or
ohmmeter to cruise control module with coupler disconnected from it.
CIRCUIT NORMAL
VOLTAGECONDITION
Vehicle speed sensor Indicator deflection
repeated between
0 – 1 V and 3 – 5 VIgnition switch ON and cruise main switch ON. Vehicle
hoisted and rear left tire turned slowly with rear right
tire locked.
Stop lamp switch 0 – 2 V Brake pedal released.
10 – 14 V Brake pedal depressed.
Overdrive and TCC off signal
(4 A/T only) 10 – 14 V Ignition switch ON.
CRUISE indicator light 10 – 14 V Ignition switch ON.
Ground––
Brake pedal position switch
(in stop lamp switch) 10 – 14 V Ignition switch ON and brake pedal released.
0 V Ignition switch ON and brake pedal depressed.
Throttle valve opening signal
from PCM (4A/T only)Ignition switch ON.
Voltage varies as specified by graph in “THROTTLE VALVE OPENING SIG-
NAL CIRCUIT CHECK” in this section.
Cruise main switch 7 – 9V Ignition switch ON and cruise main switch released.
3 – 5 V Ignition switch ON and cruise main switch pressed.
CANCEL switch 0 – 1 V Ignition switch ON and CANCEL switch pressed.
COAST SET switch 1 – 2 V Ignition switch ON and COAST SET switch rotated.
RESUME ACCEL switch 2.5 – 4 V Ignition switch ON and RESUME ACCEL switch
rotated.
Clutch pedal position switch
(M/T only)10 – 14 V Ignition switch ON and clutch pedal released.
0 – 1 V Ignition switch ON and clutch pedal depressed fully.
Transmission range switch
(Park/Neutral position switch)
(A/T only)0 V Ignition switch ON and selector lever in “P” or “N”
range.
10 – 14 V Ignition switch ON and selector lever in “R”, “D”, “2” or
“L” range.
Cruise main switch indicator
lamp0 – 1 V Ignition switch ON.
10 – 14 V Ignition switch ON and after input main switch ON sig-
nal.
8E-18 CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
RESISTANCE CHECK
4) Disconnect cruise control module connector from cruise con-
trol module with ignition switch OFF.
5) Check resistance between each pair of terminals of discon-
nected connectors as shown in the following table. CAUTION:
Never touch terminals of cruise control module itself or
connect voltmeter or ohmmeter.
1. Cruise control module connector (E132)
TERMINALS CIRCUITSTANDARD
RESISTANCECONDITION
E132-11 – body ground Ground Continuity–
E132-6 – E132-12 Brake pedal position
switch (in stop lamp
switch)Continuity Brake pedal released.
No continuity Brake pedal depressed.
E132-8 – E132-5 CANCEL switch No continuity CANCEL switch OFF (released).
Continuity CANCEL switch ON (pressed).
COAST SET switch No continuity COAST SET switch OFF (released).
200 – 240 ΩCOAST SET switch ON (rotated).
RESUME ACCEL
switchNo continuity RESUME ACCEL switch OFF
(released).
820 – 1000 ΩRESUME ACCEL switch ON
(rotated).
E132-9 – E132-11
(M/T)Clutch pedal position
switch (M/T only)No continuity Clutch pedal released.
Continuity Clutch pedal depressed fully.
E132-9 – E132-11
(A/T)Transmission range
switch (Park/neutral
position switch)
(A/T only)Continuity Selector lever in “P” or “N” range.
No continuity Selector lever in “R”, “D”, “2” or “L”
range.