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Test Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Buick Regal and 2004 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  Lack of communication may be due to a partial malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit or due to a total malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition.
  2. 3:  The symptom list in Symptoms will determine the correct diagnostic procedure to use.
Diagnostic System Check - Cruise Control

Step Action Yes No
1 Install a scan tool.
Does the scan tool power up?
Go to Step 2  Go to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up in Data Link Communications
2 
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the powertrain control module (PCM).
Does the scan tool communicate with the powertrain control module?
Go to Step 3  Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications
3  Select the PCM display DTC function on the scan tool.
Does the scan tool display any DTCs?
Go to Step 4  Go to Symptoms - Cruise Control 
4 Does the scan tool display DTC P0560 or P0620? Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Engine Electrical Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List