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Fig. 32: Identifying SRS Harness Connectors
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CLOSED THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH TEST & THROTTLE POSITION
SENSOR TEST
Closed Throttle Position Switch
1) Disconnect throttle position sensor connector. Continuity
should be present between terminals No. 1 and 2 with accelerator pedal
released. See Fig. 25. Continuity should not be present with
accelerator pedal pressed.
2) If continuity is not present with accelerator released,
loosen throttle position sensor mounting screw. Turn throttle position
sensor completely clockwise. Recheck continuity. Replace throttle
position sensor if closed throttle position switch does not test as
specified.

Throttle Position Sensor
1) Disconnect sensor connector. Resistance between terminals
No. 1 and 4 should be 3500-6500 ohms. Use an analog ohmmeter to
measure resistance between terminals No. 1 and 3. See Fig. 25.
2) Slowly open throttle valve to wide open throttle.
Resistance should change smoothly as throttle is opened. Replace
throttle position sensor if it does not test as specified.
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR TEST
With combination meter (instrument cluster) removed, check
for continuity between terminals No. 4 and 5. See Fig. 33. If there is
no continuity, replace cruise control indicator bulb.
Fig. 33: Identifying Combination Meter Connector
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CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH TESTS
CANCEL, SET & RESUME Switches
1) Remove lower steering column cover. Disconnect 2-pin
switch connector. Operate and test switch. When CANCEL switch is
operated between terminals No. 1 and 2, zero ohms resistance should be
indicated.
2) When RESUME switch is operated, 820 ohms resistance should
be present between terminals No. 1 and 2. When SET switch is operated,
2700 ohms resistance should be present between terminals No. 1 and 2.
Replace cruise control switch if it does not test as specified.

Main Switch
1) In each switch position, continuity should be present
between terminals No. 2 and 7 for switch illumination. See Fig. 8.
When switch is moved to Neutral position, continuity should be present
between terminals No. 1 and 4.
2) When switch is moved to ON position, continuity should be
present between terminals No. 4 and 5. Connect battery voltage to
terminal No. 5 and ground terminal No. 4.
3) Battery voltage should be present on terminal No. 1 when
main switch is moved to ON position. Replace main switch if it does
not test as specified.
PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH TEST
Disconnect switch connector. Shift transmission into Neutral
position. Continuity should be present between terminals No. 5
(Black/Blue wire) and No. 6 (Blue/Black wire). See Fig. 7. If
continuity is not present, adjust park/neutral switch. If switch is
adjusted properly, replace switch.
VACUUM PUMP TEST
1) Disconnect vacuum pump connector A-105. Resistance should
be 50-60 ohms between terminals No. 1 and 2 and terminals No. 1 and 3.
See Fig. 6 . Ensure solenoid valve makes operating noise when battery
voltage is applied between terminals No. 1 and 2 and terminals No. 1
and 3.
2) If solenoid valve does not operate, replace vacuum pump
assembly. Apply battery voltage and ground between terminals No. 1 and
4. Motor should operate. Replace vacuum pump if motor does not
operate.
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR TEST
Remove speed sensor from transmission. Connect speed sensor,
resistor (3000-10,000 ohms) and battery. See Fig. 34. Using a
voltmeter, ensure voltage pulses on and off 4 times per revolution of
speedometer shaft. Replace sensor if voltage is not as specified.
Fig. 34: Testing Vehicle Speed Sensor
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SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM

* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: Self-diagnostics should be performed when cruise control
cancels without driver using normal cancel modes.
RETRIEVING CODES
1) Data Link Connector (DLC) is located to left of steering
column. Use analog voltmeter or scan tool for code retrieval. Follow
scan tool manufacturer's instructions.
2) Using an analog voltmeter, connect leads between cruise
control terminal and ground terminal of DLC. See Fig. 35. Count number
of deflections and pauses of voltmeter needle to determine trouble
code. Digit count is about 0.5 second per pulse and pause between
digits is about 2 seconds. Once trouble codes have been displayed, see
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION table.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION TABLE









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Code Diagnostic Item
11 .............................. Vacuum Pump Drive System
12 ........................... Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal
14 ....................... Vacuum Pump Power Supply System
15 ................................. Cruise Control Switch
16 .................................... Cruise Control ECU
17 ....................... Throttle Position Sensor System









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Fig. 35: Identifying Data Link Connector Terminals
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CLEARING CODES

1) To clear trouble codes, disconnect battery cable, or use
alternative method to prevent memory loss.
2) Turn ignition on. Turn main cruise control switch and SET
switch to ON position, and within one second, turn RES switch to ON
position. Hold stoplight switch and cruise control switch in ON
position for greater than 5 seconds. Verify codes are cleared.
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
CODE 11: VACUUM PUMP DRIVE SYSTEM
Code 11 is displayed if release valve, control valve and
motor drive signals from vacuum pump are not input to cruise control
ECU. Probable causes are:
* Malfunction of vacuum pump.
* Malfunction of stoplight switch.
* Malfunction of connector.
* Malfunction of harness.
* Malfunction of cruise control ECU.
1) Check vacuum pump. See VACUUM PUMP TEST under COMPONENT
TESTS. If vacuum pump is defective, replace vacuum pump. If vacuum
pump is okay, go to next step.
2) Disconnect cruise control actuator harness connector A-57
or A-95. See Fig. 5. At harness side of connector, check voltage
between terminal No. 1 and ground. If battery voltage is present, go
to next step. If battery voltage is not present, check stoplight
switch. See BRAKELIGHT/STOPLIGHT SWITCH TEST under COMPONENT TESTS.
Replace switch if defective. Check cruise control main switch harness
connector C-01 and stoplight switch harness connector C-55. Repair as
necessary. If malfunction remains, check harness between cruise
control main switch and vacuum pump. Repair as necessary.
3) Disconnect cruise control ECU connector C-50. See Fig. 13.
At harness side of connector, check voltage between ground and
terminals No. 12 (driving release valve), No. 13 (driving control
valve), and No. 26 (driving motor). If battery voltage is present, go\
to next step. If battery voltage is not present, check and repair
connectors A-57 or A-95 and C-111 as necessary. See Figs. 5 and 24. If
malfunction remains, check and repair harness between vacuum pump and
cruise control ECU as necessary.
4) Check cruise control ECU connector C-50. Repair as
necessary. If malfunction remains, replace cruise control ECU.
CODE 12: VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
Code 12 is displayed if vehicle speed signals from vehicle
speed sensor are not input to cruise control ECU when vehicle speed is
25 MPH or more. Probable causes are:
* Malfunction of VSS.
* Malfunction of connector.
* Malfunction of harness.
* Malfunction of cruise control ECU.
1) Check vehicle speed sensor. See VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR TEST
under COMPONENT TESTS. If speed sensor is okay, go to next step. If
speed sensor is defective, repair or replace as necessary.
2) Disconnect combination meter connector C-06. See Fig. 10.
At harness side of connector, with ignition switch in ON position,
measure voltage between terminal No. 1 and ground. If voltage is 4.5
volts or more, go to next step. If voltage is less than 4.5 volts,

check cruise control ECU connector C-50 and joint connector C-130.
Repair as necessary. See Figs. 13, 16 and 28. If malfunction remains,
check harness between combination meter (instrument cluster) and
cruise control ECU. Repair as necessary.
3) Disconnect combination meter connector C-04. See Fig. 9.
Check for continuity at harness side between terminal No. 43 and
ground. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is
not present, check harness between combination meter and ground.
Repair as necessary.
4) Inspect combination meter connector C-04. If connector is
defective, repair as necessary. If connector is okay and malfunction
remains, replace cruise control ECU.
CODE 14: VACUUM PUMP POWER SUPPLY
Code 14 is displayed when drive signals for vacuum pump
release valve, control valve and motor are not input into cruise
control ECU. Probable causes are:
* Malfunction of stoplight switch.
* Malfunction of connector.
* Malfunction of harness.
* Malfunction of cruise control ECU.
1) Disconnect vacuum pump connector A-105. See Fig. 6. At
harness side of connector, check voltage between terminal No. 1 and
ground. If battery voltage is present, go to next step. If battery
voltage is not present, check stoplight switch. See
BRAKELIGHT/STOPLIGHT SWITCH TEST under COMPONENT TESTS. Replace as
necessary. If switch is okay, check connectors to combination meter,
stoplight switch and vacuum pump. Repair as necessary. If connectors
are okay and malfunction remains, check and repair circuit between
cruise control ECU and vacuum pump. If malfunction remains, replace
cruise control ECU.
2) Check connectors and circuit between cruise control ECU
and vacuum pump. See WIRING DIAGRAMS. Repair as necessary. If
connectors and circuit are okay, replace cruise control ECU.
CODE 15: CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH
Code 15 is displayed if RESUME switch or SET switch remains
on. Probable cause is malfunction of cruise control switch. Replace
cruise control switch.
CODE 16: CRUISE CONTROL ECU
Code 16 is displayed if there is an abnormality in CANCEL
hold circuit or microprocessor monitor circuit in cruise control ECU.
Probable cause is malfunction of cruise control ECU. Replace cruise
control ECU.
CODE 17: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
Code 17 is displayed if a voltage of 1.5 volts or more exists
when closed throttle position switch is ON or 0.2 volt or less exists
when closed throttle position switch is OFF for a continuous period of
4 seconds or more. Probable causes are:
* Malfunction of throttle position sensor.
* Malfunction of connector.
* Malfunction of harness.
* Malfunction of cruise control ECU.

1) If PCM DTC P0120 (engine performance code) is also set,
see
CLOSED THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH TEST & THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR TEST
under COMPONENT TESTS. If DTC P0120 is not set, go to next step.
2) Check cruise control ECU connector C-50. If connector is
okay, go to next step. If connector is defective, repair as necessary.
3) If malfunction remains, inspect harness between throttle
position sensor and cruise control ECU. Repair as necessary. If
harness is okay, replace cruise control ECU.
PIN VOLTAGE TESTS
Fig. 36: Pin Voltage Chart (1 Of 2)
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lights, cooling fan and accessories off. Shift transmission into
Neutral or Park position.
2) If not using scan tool, go to next step. Connect scan tool
to Data Link Connector (DLC). DLC is located below dash, near steering\
column. See Fig. 2. Go to step 5).
3) On DOHC models, insert a paper clip in engine speed
detection connector. See Fig. 3. On SOHC models, insert paper clip in
noise filter connector. See Fig. 5. On all models, connect a
tachometer to paper clip.
4) Connect a jumper wire between ground and Data Link
Connector (DLC) terminal No. 1. See Fig. 2. Disconnect waterproof
female connector from Brown ignition timing check connector. See
Fig. 4 . Using a jumper wire, ground ignition timing check terminal.
5) Start engine and allow it to idle. Check basic idle speed.
See IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS table. On DOHC models, multiply
tachometer reading by 3 to obtain actual basic idle speed. If idle
speed is not within specification, turn engine speed adjusting screw
until correct engine speed is obtained. See Fig. 6. Access to speed
adjusting screw is obtained by removing rubber plug on throttle body.
6) If idle speed cannot be lowered by turning engine speed
adjusting screw, determine if Throttle Position (TP) sensor has been
moved. Adjust TP sensor if necessary. See TP SENSOR ADJUSTMENT under
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR. If TP sensor is okay, replace throttle
body.
Fig. 6: Adjusting Idle Speed (Typical)
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manufacturer's original setting has been changed.
1) Loosen throttle cable. Loosen fixed SAS lock nut. See
Fig. 7. Turn fixed SAS counterclockwise until throttle valve is fully
closed. Turn fixed SAS clockwise until throttle valve begins to open.
Turn fixed SAS clockwise 1 1/4 turns after throttle valve begins to
open.
2) Tighten lock nut while holding fixed SAS in position.
Adjust throttle cable. Adjust basic idle speed. See BASIC IDLE SPEED.
Adjust Throttle Position (TP) sensor. See TP SENSOR ADJUSTMENT under
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR.
Fig. 7: Adjusting Fixed Speed Adjusting Screw (Typical)
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IDLE MIXTURE
NOTE: Idle mixture is computer controlled on fuel injected engines
and is nonadjustable. CO level should not exceed .5%. HC
level should not exceed 100 ppm. If mixture levels exceed
limits, see G - TESTS W/CODES article.
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
TP SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Ensure basic idle speed is set to specification before
adjusting TP sensor. See BASIC IDLE SPEED under IDLE SPEED &

MIXTURE. Perform all adjustments with engine at normal
operating temperature, front wheels in straight-ahead
position, cooling fan and all accessories off, and
transmission in Park or Neutral.
Eclipse 2.0L Non-Turbo
1) TP sensor is not adjustable. Disconnect TP sensor
connector. Using external ohmmeter, measure resistance between TP
sensor terminals No. 1 and 3. See Fig. 8. If resistance is not 3500-
6500 ohms, replace TP sensor.
2) While slowly rotating throttle valve from idle to full
open, measure resistance between TP sensor terminals No. 2 and 3. If
resistance does not change smoothly in proportion to throttle opening,
replace TP sensor.
Montero
1) Disconnect TP sensor connector. Using jumper wires,
connect an external ohmmeter between TP sensor terminals No. 1 and 2.
See Fig. 9 . Insert .025" (.65 mm) feeler gauge between fixed speed
adjusting screw and throttle lever.
2) Loosen TP sensor mounting screws and rotate TP sensor
fully clockwise. Ensure there is continuity between terminals No. 1
and 2. Rotate TP sensor counterclockwise until there is no continuity,
and tighten screws. Install Test Harness (MB991348) between TP sensor
and harness connector.
3) Turn ignition on. Using external voltmeter, measure TP
sensor output voltage between terminals No. 1 and 3. If voltage is not
.4-1.0 volt, check harness and sensor. See DTC P0120 in G - TESTS
W/CODES article.
All Other Models
1) Disconnect TP sensor connector. Using jumper wires,
connect an external ohmmeter between TP sensor terminals No. 1 and 2
on Diamante or No. 3 and 4 on all other models. See Fig. 9. On
Diamante and Mirage 1.8L with cruise control, insert .055" (1.40mm)
feeler gauge between fixed speed adjusting screw and throttle lever.
On Galant, insert .025" (.65 mm) feeler gauge between fixed speed
adjusting screw and throttle lever. On all other models, insert .018"
(.45 mm) feeler gauge between fixed speed adjusting screw and throttle\
lever.
2) Loosen TP sensor mounting screws and rotate TP sensor
fully counterclockwise. Ensure there is continuity between terminals
No. 1 and 2 on Diamante, or No. 3 and 4 on all other models. Rotate TP
sensor clockwise until there is no continuity and tighten screws.
Install Test Harness (MB991348) between TP sensor and harness
connector.
3) Turn ignition on. Using external voltmeter, measure TP
sensor output voltage between terminals No. 1 and 3 on Diamante, or
No. 2 and 4 on all other models. If voltage is not .4-1.0 volt, check
harness and sensor. See DTC P0120 in G - TESTS W/CODES article.
Fig. 8: TP Sensor Connector Terminals (Eclipse 2.0L Non-Turbo)
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