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2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA

3.8L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
7 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1554moderate severityPowertrain

Cruise Engaged Circuit High Voltage

on 2002 Chevrolet Impala 3.8L V6 · FWD

What this code means

The PCM detected high voltage on the cruise control engaged circuit when cruise should not be active.

Symptoms

  • Cruise control activating unexpectedly
  • Check Engine Light
  • Cruise control inoperative
  • Vehicle speed changes without input

Common causes

  • Faulty cruise control switch
  • Short to voltage in cruise control circuit
  • Faulty cruise control module
  • Damaged wiring

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test cruise control switch
  2. Check circuit voltage
  3. Inspect wiring for shorts to power
  4. Test cruise control module

Repair notes

Repair shorted wiring or replace cruise control switch/module.

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