OBD Guide

P0579

Cruise Control Multi-Function Input A Circuit Range/Performance

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Cruise control not working
  • Intermittent cruise control operation
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Cruise control sensor malfunction
  • Problems with the engine control unit (ECU)
  • Contact corrosion

How to Fix

  1. Check wiring harness for damage
  2. Check the cruise control sensor
  3. Check contacts for corrosion
  4. Replace faulty components
  5. Reset the error using an OBD-II scanner

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