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DTC b3794 Opel GT II

Cruise Control ~371 words

DTC b3794

Diagnostic Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC B3794 08:

Cruise Control Function Request Circuit Signal Invalid

Diagnostic Fault Information

CircuitShort to GroundHigh ResistanceOpenShort to VoltageSignal Performance
B+1B3794 0811B3794 08
Cruise Control Switch Signal1B3794 081B3794 08B3794 08
Ground--11----
1. Cruise Control Malfunction

Circuit/system Description

The cruise control switch is an input to the body control module (BCM). The BCM monitors the cruise control on/off, set/coast, resume/accelerate and cancel switches via the cruise control switch signal circuit in order to detect when the driver has requested to perform a cruise control function. The BCM detects a specific voltage signal on the cruise control switch signal circuit when a switch is applied. The BCM sends a serial data message to the ECM indicating the status of the cruise control switches.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.
The cruise switch is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM detects an invalid voltage signal on the cruise control switch signal circuit.
The above condition is present for greater than 1 second.

Actions Taken When the DTC Sets

The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.
The cruise control system is disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The condition responsible for setting the DTC not longer exists.
A history DTC will clear after 40 malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Cruise Control Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Cruise Control Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference (Except Opel Gt)

Circuit Testing
Connector Repairs
Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/system Verification

Engine ON, while rotating the steering wheel to both steering stops, observe the scan tool Cruise Control Switch parameter while pressing each of the cruise control switches. The parameter should toggle between On, Off, Resume and Set as the applicable switch is pressed.

Circuit/system Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the steering wheel controls switch - left.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 10 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 7 and ground.
  3. Ignition ON, test for B+ between the B+ circuit terminal 4 and ground.
  4. Ignition ON, test for B+ between the circuit terminal 4 and the signal circuit terminal 5.
  5. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the BCM.
  6. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 61 and ground.
  7. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the steering wheel control switch - left.

Component Testing

  1. Disconnect the harness connector at the steering wheel control switch - left.
  2. Cruise control switch ON, measure the resistance between terminal 4 and terminal 5 while individually activation and holding each cruise control function switch and compare the resistance reading to the values in the table below.
Function SwitchMinimum Resistance ValueMaximum Resistance Value
OffO.L.O.L.
On8.1k Ohms8.4k Ohms
- SET1.2k Ohms1.4k Ohms
+ RES2.8k Ohms3.0k Ohms

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement
Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming