P0583

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Generic P — Powertrain

Cruise Control Vacuum Control Circuit Low

Brand: Generic

Type: P — Powertrain

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Causes

Short to ground in the vacuum control solenoid wiring
Open or high-resistance connection in supply or ground circuit
Faulty vacuum control solenoid (coil short or high resistance)
Blown fuse or poor power supply to the solenoid circuit
Poor connector pin contact or corrosion at solenoid/ECM connector
Faulty ECM/PCM driver (rare)

Symptoms

Cruise control will not engage or may disengage unexpectedly
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/Check Engine Light illuminated
Possible diagnostic trouble codes related to cruise vacuum control
No audible or mechanical movement from vacuum actuator when commanded

What to check

Read and record freeze-frame and related DTCs with a scan tool
Visual inspection of vacuum lines, solenoid, and connectors for damage or corrosion
Verify fuses and power supply for the cruise vacuum solenoid circuit
Back-probe solenoid connector and check for expected voltage/ground when commanding cruise ON/OFF with a scan tool
Measure solenoid coil resistance (compare to service data)
Inspect vacuum actuator for freedom of movement and proper vacuum supply

Signal parameters

Supply: battery voltage present at solenoid power feed (approx. vehicle battery voltage)
Control: ECM typically switches ground or uses PWM to modulate the solenoid (verify with service manual)
Coil resistance: should measure within the manufacturer's spec (use service data) — infinite or very high = open, near 0 = short
When commanded ON: voltage at control terminal should switch/pulse or drop toward ground; when OFF it should return toward supply voltage

Diagnostic algorithm

Confirm DTC P0583 with a scan tool and note any accompanying codes or freeze-frame data.
Perform a visual inspection: check vacuum lines, solenoid, connectors, and wiring harness for damage, corrosion, or disconnection.
Check related fuses and relays for the cruise/vacuum control circuit; replace if blown and retest.
With connector disconnected, measure solenoid coil resistance at the solenoid pins and compare to service specification. Replace solenoid if out of spec.
Reconnect and back-probe the solenoid connector. Command the cruise vacuum solenoid ON using a scan tool while monitoring voltage at the power and control pins. Verify correct supply voltage and that the control signal changes (switches to ground or pulses) when commanded.
If control pin stays low (close to ground) with no command, check for short to ground in the wiring between solenoid and ECM.

Likely causes

Damaged or chafed solenoid wiring shorted to ground
Corroded/loose connector at the vacuum solenoid
Failed vacuum control solenoid coil
Blown or weak fuse / missing power feed to circuit
ECM driver fault (only after verifying wiring and solenoid)

Fault status

⚠️ Status

ECM detected low voltage/signal on the cruise control vacuum control circuit (vacuum solenoid). Possible short to ground, open/high resistance, failed solenoid, poor connector, or ECM driver fault. Cruise control may be disabled.

🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium

⏱️ Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours