ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - TD5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 18-1-35
Cruise control master switch
The cruise control master switch is located on the dashboard. When the driver activates the switch it requests the
cruise control system to be active. The switch acts as a latching switch, on the first operation of the switch the cruise
control system is activated, when the switch is pressed again the cruise control system is de-activated. The cruise
control warning lamp is part of the switch and illuminates when the switch is activated.
Input/Output
Input to the cruise control master switch is 12 volts via the main relay. When the switch is pressed the circuit is
completed by the ECM providing an earth path for the relay via pin 15 of connector C0658 of the ECM.
The cruise control master switch can fail as follows:
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Open circuit.
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Short circuit to voltage supply.
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Short circuit to vehicle earth.
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Wiring loom fault.
In the event of a cruise control master switch failure cruise control does not operate.