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Test C: DTC P0579 or DTC P0581 - Speed Control Switch Circuit Failure

PINPOINT TEST C: DTC P0579 OR DTC P0581 - SPEED CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT FAILURE


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Normal Operation
The PCM sends a signal through circuit VES10 (WH) to the speed control switch, which passes through the clockspring. The return signal is sent to the PCM through circuit RES08 (GN/BN) and the clockspring.
- DTC P0579 (Cruise Control Multi-Function Input A Circuit Range/Performance) - sets when a speed control switch is stuck, or when the speed control switch circuits are shorted to voltage or ground.
- DTC P0581 (Cruise Control Multi-Function Circuit High) - sets when a speed control switch is stuck, or when the speed control switch circuits are shorted to voltage or ground.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Clockspring
- Speed control switch
- PCM