The Cruise Control system provides automatic vehicle speed
control. The electronics and stepper motor are contained in a
control module mounted under the left side cover. The stepper motor actuates the cruise control cable through a gear
train and ribbon reel.
SYSTEM OPERATION
To engage and disengage the cruise control system, proceed
as follows:
1. While riding in fourth or fifth gear, turn the Cruise ON/
OFF Switch to the ON position. See Figure 7-1. The
switch is located on the fairing cap of FLHTCU models,
the instrument nacelle of FLTR models, and the left handlebar lower switch housing on FLHRC models. The
Cruise Enabled/Engaged lamp in the tachometer face
(speedometer on FLHRC models) turns red to indicate
that the system is activated. See Figure 7-3. A red lamp
in the switch on both FLHTCU and FLTR models also
indicates this condition to the rider.
2. Power (12 vdc) is supplied to the cruise control module
through a 15 amp fuse located in the fuse block mounted
under the left side cover.
3. With the motorcycle traveling at the desired “cruise”
speed (30 mph/48 km/h to 85 mph/137 km/h), momentarily push the Cruise SET/RESUME switch to SET. See
Figure 7-2.
Figure 7-2. Right Handlebar Switch Assembly
(FLTR, FLHTCU)
Ignition/Light
Key Switch
Cruise ON/OFF
Switch
Figure 7-3. Instrument Panel (FLHTCU)
The cruise control module “reads” the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) output to establish the desired vehicle speed.
The module then sends a signal to the stepper motor
which drives the ribbon reel to take up the slack in the
cruise cable. The Cruise Enabled/Engaged lamp in the
tachometer face (speedometer on FLHRC models) turns
from red to green to indicate that the cruising speed is
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Figure 7-1. Fairing Cap (FLHTCU)
locked in. See Figure 7-3.
4. The cruise control module monitors both the engine
RPM and the VSS output speed signal. The module signals the stepper motor to open or close the throttle to
keep the speedometer output speed signal constant. The
engine RPM is monitored to detect engine
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DISENGAGE SEQUENCEENGAGE SEQUENCE
CRUISE SWITCH ON
SET/RESUME
SWITCH TO SET
READS VSS
OUTPUT SPEED SIGNAL
STEPPER MOTOR
GEAR TRAIN
& RIBBON REEL
CRUISE ENGAGED
LAMP
THROTTLE
ACTUATION
*Tachometer receives signal from ignition coil on
carbureted models, and from ECM on EFI models.
overspeed, a condition which automatically causes
cruise disengagement.
5. The cruise control automatically disengages (stepper
motor drives cruise cable to the full-out position) whenever the cruise control module receives one of the following inputs:
a. Front or rear brake is applied.
b. Throttle is “rolled back” or closed, thereby actuating
idle cable roll-off (disengage) switch.
ENGINE RPM
MONITORED*
Figure 7-4. Cruise System Diagram
FRONT/REAR BRAKE
IDLE CABLE ROLL-OFF
(DISENGAGE) SWITCH
CRUISE
MODULE
f. Handlebar mounted Cruise SET/RESUME switch is
pushed to SET and held in that position until vehicle
speed drops below 30 mph (48 km/h).
If the vehicle speed is above 30 mph (48 km/h) when the
Cruise SET/RESUME Switch is released, then the cruise system automatically re-engages.
CRUISE SWITCH OFF
HANDLEBAR
ENGINE STOP
SWITCH OFF
CLUTCH DISENGAGE
(ENGINE RPM)
NOTE
c. Motorcycle clutch is disengaged (module senses too
great an increase in RPM).
d. Cruise ON/OFF Switch placed in the OFF position.
The switch is located on the fairing cap of FLHTCU
models, the instrument nacelle of FLTR models, and
the left handlebar lower switch housing on FLHRC
models. The green Cruise Enabled/Engaged lamp in
the tachometer face (speedometer on FLHRC models) is extinguished to indicate that the system is
deactivated. The red lamp in the fairing cap switch of
FLHTCU models and the instrument nacelle switch
of FLTR models is also extinguished.
e. Handlebar mounted Engine Stop Switch placed in
the OFF position. (This removes tachometer input
signal which results in module disengagement.)
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The cruise module circuitry provides on-board diagnostics to
help isolate any problems that might occur with the cruise
system.
If the cruise is inoperative or fails to set, begin troubleshooting
with 7.2 CRUISE INOPERATIVE DIAGNOSTICS. If the cruise
seems to disengage or drop out for no apparent reason, then
see 7.3 CRUISE DROPOUT DIAGNOSTICS.
In the diagnostic mode, the Cruise Enabled/Engaged lamp is
employed as a test indicator. The lamp is in the tachometer
face (speedometer on FLHRC models). See Figure 7-3.
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CRUISE INOPERATIVE DIAGNOSTICS7.2
GENERAL
Perform the following diagnostic procedures in the order presented. If the test sequence is not followed precisely, the
diagnostic mode may not be exited at conclusion of the diagnostic routine and the test indicator (Cruise Engaged Lamp)
may continue to flash while the engine is running.
INOPERATIVE DIAGNOSTICS
See Ta b l e 7-2. All diagnostic steps are listed in table format.
Follow the numbered steps to test the system. Compare the
system behavior to CORRECT FUNCTION or INCORRECT
FUNCTION columns and advance to the next step listed.
Diagnostic Notes
The diagnostic notes below provides supplementary information for Ta ble 7-2.
1. If the cruise engaged lamp does not illuminate at all,
check for one or more of the following conditions:
a. SET/RESUME switch faulty or not wired correctly.
b. Broken or pinched wire to SET switch or cruise mod-
ule.
c. Cruise engaged lamp burned out or miswired. Lamp
is turned on by module supplied ground.
d. Main 10-place connector not plugged into cruise
module.
e. Faulty cruise main switch and associated wiring.
f. No module ground at Terminal E of 10-place module
connector.
Table 7-1. Cruise Module Connector [17A]
TERMINAL
ARed/GreenON/OFF switch enable
BBlue/Black
CWhite/Blue
DViolet/Yellow
EBlackCruise module ground
FOrange/Violet 12 vdc power from 15 amp fuse
GRed/Blue
HBlue/Orange Tachometer input
JGreen/Red
KWhite/Green Vehicle speed signal input
WIRE
COLOR
SET input from SET/RESUME
switch
RESUME input from SET/RESUME
switch
Idle cable disengage switch
(12 vdc from 15 amp fuse)
Disengage from brake relay
(12 vdc)
12 vdc from “CRUISE” indicator in
instrument panel
(module provides ground)
g. Brake light on constantly.
h. Throttle cables too tight.
i. Bad cruise control fuse.
2. Repeat Steps 1 and 2. If the cruise engaged lamp still
does not illuminate, see 7.4 CRUISE CHART A: INITIAL
DIAGNOSTICS. For cruise module connector wire color
locations and functions, see Ta bl e 7-1. Repair any problems and recheck by repeating Steps 1 and 2.
FUNCTION AND
CONNECTION
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Table 7-2. Cruise Inoperative Diagnostics
NO.
Tu rn the Ignition/Light Key Switch to
OFF. Connect Speedometer Tester
1
(HD-41354).
Enter the diagnostic mode: With the
fairing cap Cruise ON/OFF Switch at
ON, and the handlebar mounted
2
Cruise SET/RESUME Switch
at SET, turn the Ignition/Light Key
Switch to IGNITION.
Push the handlebar mounted Cruise
SET/RESUME Switch to RES(UME)
3
and hold in this position.
Next, turn the throttle grip tightly
closed to check the throttle grip
4
switch.
ACTIONCORRECT FUNCTIONINCORRECT FUNCTION
The cruise engaged lamp will illuminate and
remain on as long as the Cruise SET/
RESUME switch is held in the SET position.
held
Continue with Step 3.
The cruise engaged lamp will illuminate and
remain on as long as the SET/RESUME
Switch is held in the RES(UME) position.
Continue with Step 4.
The cruise engaged lamp will illuminate when
the switch is closed, and then be extinguished
when the throttle grip returns to its free position.
Continue with Step 5.
If the cruise engaged lamp remains illuminated after the switch is released, then either
the switch or related wiring is shorted. See
Diagnostic Note 1 for possible causes.
Continue with steps listed under Diagnostic Note 2.
If the cruise engaged lamp does not illuminate
at all, check for one or more of the following
conditions:
RES(UME) switch not wired correctly.
●
Broken or pinched wire to RES(UME)
●
switch or cruise module.
Continue with 7.5 CRUISE CHART B:
RESUME SWITCH.
If the cruise engaged lamp does not illuminate
at all, check for one or more of the following
conditions:
Throttle grip switch not wired correctly.
●
Broken or pinched wire to throttle grip
●
switch or cruise module.
Throttle grip switch not working correctly.
●
Continue with 7.11 CRUISE CHART G:
THROTTLE SWITCH.
Apply the brake hand lever.
5
Press and hold the brake foot pedal
6
for at least 5 seconds.
The cruise engaged lamp will illuminate and
remain on until the brake lever is released.
Continue with Step 6.
The cruise engaged lamp will illuminate. After
depressing and holding the brake foot pedal
for 5 seconds, the lamp will be extinguished.
Release the brake pedal and the cruise module will momentarily pull the throttle open
slightly and then release.
Continue with Step 7.
If the cruise engaged lamp does not illuminate
at all, check for one or more of the following
conditions:
●
Front brake switch not wired correctly.
●
Broken or pinched wire to front brake
switch or cruise module.
●
Front brake switch not working properly.
See 7.9 CRUISE CHART F-1: BRAKE
LIGHTS ON (constant brake light input) or
7.10 CRUISE CHART F-2: BRAKE LIGHTS
OFF (no front and/or rear brake lights).
The cruise engaged lamp will not illuminate if
any of the following conditions exist:
●
Rear brake switch not wired correctly.
●
Broken or pinched wire to rear brake
switch or cruise control module.
●
Rear brake switch not working properly.
The throttle will not open if the following conditions exist:
●
Cables not adjusted properly.
●
Faulty cruise control module.
See 7.9 CRUISE CHART F-1: BRAKE
LIGHTS ON (constant brake light input) or
7.10 CRUISE CHART F-2: BRAKE LIGHTS
OFF (no front and/or rear brake lights).
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Table 7-2. Cruise Inoperative Diagnostics
NO.
Rotate rear wheel.
7
Tu rn the fairing cap Cruise ON/OFF
Switch and the Ignition/Light Key
8
Switch to OFF. Disconnect spark
plug wires.
Press SET/RESUME Switch to
9
RES(UME), and hold.
While holding SET/RESUME Switch
at RES(UME), turn Ignition/Light Key
Switch to ON and crank engine. (If
10
weak battery or poor connections
result in low system voltage, Diagnostic Mode may be aborted.)
ACTIONCORRECT FUNCTIONINCORRECT FUNCTION
The cruise engaged lamp will flash on and off
indicating that the vehicle speed signal is
wired properly and working correctly.
Continue with Step 8.
Continue with Step 9.
Continue with Step 10.
The cruise engaged lamp flashes with RPM
input.
Continue with Step 11.
The cruise engaged lamp will not illuminate if
any of the following conditions exist:
Vehicle speed signal not wired correctly.
●
Broken or pinched wire to speedometer.
●
Speedometer not working properly.
●
Vehicle speed signal wiring discon-
●
nected.
See 7.12 CRUISE CHART H: SPEEDOME-
TER INPUT.
The cruise engaged lamp does not flash with
RPM input.
See 7.13 CRUISE CHART I: TACHOMETER
INPUT.
While continuing to hold SET/
RESUME Switch at RES(UME), turn
11
fairing cap Cruise ON/OFF Switch to
ON. Release SET/RESUME Switch.
To restart or repeat the diagnostic
12
sequence, return to Step 1.
Cruise engaged lamp blinks twice.
NOTE: Lamp may go on for three seconds if
RPM signal was above cranking speed.
DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE EXITED
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CRUISE DROPOUT DIAGNOSTICS7.3
GENERAL
To check for diagnostic codes, see DROPOUT DIAGNOS-
TICS below. If other problems are experienced, such as
harsh cruise engagement or speed loss, see Ta ble 7-4.
DROPOUT DIAGNOSTICS
The last eight diagnostic codes for cruise disengagement are
stored in memory.
1. To enter the diagnostic mode, turn the engine off and
proceed as follows:
a. Turn the fairing cap Cruise ON/OFF switch to OFF.
The light in the rocker switch is extinguished to indicate this condition to the operator.
b. Push the Cruise SET/RESUME Switch on the right
handlebar to SET and hold
c. Turn the Ignition/Light Key Switch to IGNITION, but
do not start the engine.
d. Release the Cruise SET/RESUME Switch from the
SET position while observing the behavior of the
Cruise Enabled/Engaged Lamp on the tachometer
gauge (speedometer on FLHRC models).
2. The system transmits the most recent cruise dropout
code. Each dropout code consists of 3 digits and is sent
out as a series of flashes.
3. The lamp will begin by flashing one or more times to indicate the first digit of the dropout code. The length of time
the lamp is illuminated and the length of time in which it
is off are each about 1/4 second in duration. Simply
.
count the number of times the lamp flashes in order to
retrieve the first digit of the dropout code.
4. Following transmission of the first digit, there is a one
second pause in which the lamp is off. The lamp will then
flash one or more times to indicate the second digit of the
dropout code. Count the number of times the lamp
flashes to retrieve the second digit. See Figure 7-5.
5. Following transmission of the second digit, there is a
another one second pause in which the lamp is off. The
lamp will then flash one or more times to indicate the
third digit of the dropout code. Again, count the number
of times the lamp flashes to retrieve the third digit.
6. Write down the dropout code on a piece of paper. To
identify the reason for cruise disengagement see Ta bl e
7-3. The last column of the table suggests the appropri-
ate corrective action.
7. To verify the dropout code, toggle the Cruise SET/
RESUME Switch to RESUME. The transmission of the
most recent dropout code is repeated. To continue with
the next code, simply toggle the Cruise Switch to SET. All
subsequent codes are sent in the same manner as the
first, after which the operator may repeat the code or
move on to the next in the series.
8. After the eighth (or oldest) dropout code is flashed, the
Cruise Engaged Lamp remains illuminated to indicate
that the end of the dropout code buffer has been
reached.
9. To start the sequence at the beginning, that is, with
transmission of the most recent dropout code, momentarily push the Cruise SET/RESUME Switch to SET.
10. To exit the diagnostic mode, turn the Ignition/Light Key
Switch to OFF.
Tog gle Cruise Switch to SET
to Continue With Next Code.
2nd Digit
NOTE
Looking at the above transmission, we can see that the dropout code is 122.
See Ta b le 7-3. The reason for cruise disengagement is identified as application of front or rear brakes.
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Table 7-3. Cruise Dropout Code Key
ACTION
CODE
111Initial State or Cleared Memory (No Codes Recorded)112Throttle Roll Off7.11 CRUISE CHART G: THROTTLE SWITCH
113Fairing Cap Cruise Switch Turned OFF7.8 CRUISE CHART E: CRUISE ENABLE