Code
C1501
HYUNDAI
C — Chassis
Cruise Switch | Switch Failure
Views:
UK: 20
EN: 31
RU: 17
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Faulty cruise control switch (steering wheel or stalk)
- Damaged wiring or chafed insulation in the switch circuit
- Poor or corroded connector pin(s) at the switch or harness
- Blown fuse or power supply fault to the switch
- Faulty Body Control Module (BCM) / Cruise control module or internal input circuit
- Aftermarket equipment or improper steering wheel reassembly (airbag/clock spring) affecting wiring continuity
Symptoms
- Cruise control does not engage or set speed
- Cruise control on/off or set/cancel buttons do not respond
- Cruise indicator or malfunction lamp illuminated
- Intermittent operation of cruise controls (works sometimes)
- Other steering wheel controls (audio/phone) may also be affected if on same harness
What to check
- Confirm DTC with scan tool and record freeze frame/active/inactive status
- Visually inspect cruise switch, connector, and harness for damage or corrosion
- Check steering column clock spring condition if vehicle has driver airbag/steering wheel removal history
- Verify related fuses and power/ground at the switch connector
- Check for other related DTCs that could indicate BCM or CAN bus issues
- Attempt to operate cruise switches while observing live data/incoming signals with a scan tool
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to switch (typically 5V reference or ignition-switched 12V depending on design)
- Switch return/ground continuity when actuated (closed/open states)
- Resistance of switch circuit and clock spring continuity (ohms)
- CAN/serial message presence if cruise switch is multiplexed (validate CAN traffic using tool)
- Voltage at BCM input pin with switch pressed and released (voltage change expected)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve and note all freeze-frame data and related codes with an OBD scan tool. Clear the code and attempt to re-create to confirm repeatability.
- Visually inspect the cruise switch, connector, and harness for damage, corrosion, or loose terminals. Repair or clean as needed.
- Verify fuses and power/ground to the cruise switch circuit. Back-probe the switch connector and confirm proper supply voltage with ignition ON.
- With ignition ON, use a multimeter to check for expected voltage change or continuity on the switch output when pressing each cruise button. Compare to manufacturer spec.
- If the switch wiring passes bench tests, check continuity through the steering column clock spring (if present) for opens/shorts or high resistance. Replace clock spring if faulty.
- Inspect and test the BCM input connector pins for corrosion, bent pins, or poor contact. Repair or re-pin as required.
- If the switch is a CAN-based/multiplexed device, verify CAN bus integrity and that messages from the switch node appear using a capable scan tool or scope.
- If wiring, switch and connectors test good and communication is valid, consider replacing the cruise switch assembly. Verify operation and clear codes.
- If fault persists after component replacement, consult wiring diagrams and perform module input tests; replace or reprogram BCM only after confirming proper external circuitry.
Likely causes
- Broken/shorted conductor in clock spring or steering column wiring
- Intermittent connector corrosion at the switch or BCM connector
- Switch contacts worn or contaminated causing open/erratic signal
- Blown fuse for steering column/switched power circuit
- Incorrectly routed wires after steering wheel service causing pinched wires
Fault status
Status
Hyundai DTC C1501 — Cruise switch failure detected. The cruise control switch circuit is open, shorted, or not responding to the control module. Inspect switch, wiring, connectors, and BCM inputs.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5 - 1.5 hours
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Code
C1501
MERCEDES-BENZ
C — Chassis
SPS P-Valve
Views:
UK: 26
EN: 39
RU: 20
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Faulty cruise control switch (steering wheel or stalk)
- Damaged wiring or chafed insulation in the switch circuit
- Poor or corroded connector pin(s) at the switch or harness
- Blown fuse or power supply fault to the switch
- Faulty Body Control Module (BCM) / Cruise control module or internal input circuit
- Aftermarket equipment or improper steering wheel reassembly (airbag/clock spring) affecting wiring continuity
Symptoms
- Cruise control does not engage or set speed
- Cruise control on/off or set/cancel buttons do not respond
- Cruise indicator or malfunction lamp illuminated
- Intermittent operation of cruise controls (works sometimes)
- Other steering wheel controls (audio/phone) may also be affected if on same harness
What to check
- Confirm DTC with scan tool and record freeze frame/active/inactive status
- Visually inspect cruise switch, connector, and harness for damage or corrosion
- Check steering column clock spring condition if vehicle has driver airbag/steering wheel removal history
- Verify related fuses and power/ground at the switch connector
- Check for other related DTCs that could indicate BCM or CAN bus issues
- Attempt to operate cruise switches while observing live data/incoming signals with a scan tool
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to switch (typically 5V reference or ignition-switched 12V depending on design)
- Switch return/ground continuity when actuated (closed/open states)
- Resistance of switch circuit and clock spring continuity (ohms)
- CAN/serial message presence if cruise switch is multiplexed (validate CAN traffic using tool)
- Voltage at BCM input pin with switch pressed and released (voltage change expected)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve and note all freeze-frame data and related codes with an OBD scan tool. Clear the code and attempt to re-create to confirm repeatability.
- Visually inspect the cruise switch, connector, and harness for damage, corrosion, or loose terminals. Repair or clean as needed.
- Verify fuses and power/ground to the cruise switch circuit. Back-probe the switch connector and confirm proper supply voltage with ignition ON.
- With ignition ON, use a multimeter to check for expected voltage change or continuity on the switch output when pressing each cruise button. Compare to manufacturer spec.
- If the switch wiring passes bench tests, check continuity through the steering column clock spring (if present) for opens/shorts or high resistance. Replace clock spring if faulty.
- Inspect and test the BCM input connector pins for corrosion, bent pins, or poor contact. Repair or re-pin as required.
- If the switch is a CAN-based/multiplexed device, verify CAN bus integrity and that messages from the switch node appear using a capable scan tool or scope.
- If wiring, switch and connectors test good and communication is valid, consider replacing the cruise switch assembly. Verify operation and clear codes.
- If fault persists after component replacement, consult wiring diagrams and perform module input tests; replace or reprogram BCM only after confirming proper external circuitry.
Likely causes
- Broken/shorted conductor in clock spring or steering column wiring
- Intermittent connector corrosion at the switch or BCM connector
- Switch contacts worn or contaminated causing open/erratic signal
- Blown fuse for steering column/switched power circuit
- Incorrectly routed wires after steering wheel service causing pinched wires
Fault status
Status
Hyundai DTC C1501 — Cruise switch failure detected. The cruise control switch circuit is open, shorted, or not responding to the control module. Inspect switch, wiring, connectors, and BCM inputs.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5 - 1.5 hours
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Code
C1501
Other
C — Chassis
Transfer Case Contact Plate "C" Encoder Circuit Failure
Views:
UK: 27
EN: 36
RU: 31
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Faulty cruise control switch (steering wheel or stalk)
- Damaged wiring or chafed insulation in the switch circuit
- Poor or corroded connector pin(s) at the switch or harness
- Blown fuse or power supply fault to the switch
- Faulty Body Control Module (BCM) / Cruise control module or internal input circuit
- Aftermarket equipment or improper steering wheel reassembly (airbag/clock spring) affecting wiring continuity
Symptoms
- Cruise control does not engage or set speed
- Cruise control on/off or set/cancel buttons do not respond
- Cruise indicator or malfunction lamp illuminated
- Intermittent operation of cruise controls (works sometimes)
- Other steering wheel controls (audio/phone) may also be affected if on same harness
What to check
- Confirm DTC with scan tool and record freeze frame/active/inactive status
- Visually inspect cruise switch, connector, and harness for damage or corrosion
- Check steering column clock spring condition if vehicle has driver airbag/steering wheel removal history
- Verify related fuses and power/ground at the switch connector
- Check for other related DTCs that could indicate BCM or CAN bus issues
- Attempt to operate cruise switches while observing live data/incoming signals with a scan tool
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to switch (typically 5V reference or ignition-switched 12V depending on design)
- Switch return/ground continuity when actuated (closed/open states)
- Resistance of switch circuit and clock spring continuity (ohms)
- CAN/serial message presence if cruise switch is multiplexed (validate CAN traffic using tool)
- Voltage at BCM input pin with switch pressed and released (voltage change expected)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve and note all freeze-frame data and related codes with an OBD scan tool. Clear the code and attempt to re-create to confirm repeatability.
- Visually inspect the cruise switch, connector, and harness for damage, corrosion, or loose terminals. Repair or clean as needed.
- Verify fuses and power/ground to the cruise switch circuit. Back-probe the switch connector and confirm proper supply voltage with ignition ON.
- With ignition ON, use a multimeter to check for expected voltage change or continuity on the switch output when pressing each cruise button. Compare to manufacturer spec.
- If the switch wiring passes bench tests, check continuity through the steering column clock spring (if present) for opens/shorts or high resistance. Replace clock spring if faulty.
- Inspect and test the BCM input connector pins for corrosion, bent pins, or poor contact. Repair or re-pin as required.
- If the switch is a CAN-based/multiplexed device, verify CAN bus integrity and that messages from the switch node appear using a capable scan tool or scope.
- If wiring, switch and connectors test good and communication is valid, consider replacing the cruise switch assembly. Verify operation and clear codes.
- If fault persists after component replacement, consult wiring diagrams and perform module input tests; replace or reprogram BCM only after confirming proper external circuitry.
Likely causes
- Broken/shorted conductor in clock spring or steering column wiring
- Intermittent connector corrosion at the switch or BCM connector
- Switch contacts worn or contaminated causing open/erratic signal
- Blown fuse for steering column/switched power circuit
- Incorrectly routed wires after steering wheel service causing pinched wires
Fault status
Status
Hyundai DTC C1501 — Cruise switch failure detected. The cruise control switch circuit is open, shorted, or not responding to the control module. Inspect switch, wiring, connectors, and BCM inputs.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5 - 1.5 hours
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