p0581 Caliber

2007 Dodge Caliber L4-2.
4L VIN K
Vehicle > ALL Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) > Testing and Inspection > P Code Charts > P0581
GPEC
P0581-SPEED CONTROL SWITCH 1 CIRCUIT HIGH
For a complete wiring diagram refer to Diagrams/Electrical.
- When Monitored:
With the ignition on and battery voltage greater than 10.4 volts.
- Set Condition:
The PCM detects that the Speed Control signal voltage is implausible.
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding.
Diagnostic Test
1. DTC IS ACTIVE
NOTE: Refer to the following table when diagnosing speed control switch voltage DTCs.
Start the engine and allow it to idle for at least 60 seconds.

WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys,
belts, or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or death.
NOTE: It may be necessary to test drive the vehicle and operate the speed control in order for this DTC to set.
With a scan tool, select View DTCs.
Is the status Active for this DTC?
Yes
- Go to2
No
- Refer to the *CHECKING FOR AN INTERMITTENT DTC Diagnostic Procedure. See: Computers and Control Systems >
Component Tests and General Diagnostics > Checking for an Intermittent DTC
2. SPEED CONTROL SWITCH
Turn the ignition off.
Remove the Speed Control Switch.
Connect a jumper wire between the (V71) S/C Signal 1 circuit and the (V937) S/C Switch Ground circuit in the Speed Control
Switch harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
With a scan tool, read the (V71) S/C Signal 1 voltage.

NOTE: The (V71) S/C Signal 1 voltage should be below .2 volts with the jumper wire in place.
Is the (V71) S/C Signal 1 voltage below .2 volts with the jumper wire in place?
Yes
- Replace the Speed Control Switch.

- Perform the PCM Verification Test Ver. 1. See: A L L Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) > Verification Tests > PCM
Verification Test
No
- Go to3
3. CLOCKSPRING
Disconnect the Steering Control Module (SCM) C5 connector.
Connect a jumper wire between the (V71) S/C Signal 1 circuit and the (V937) S/C Switch Ground circuit in the Steering
Control Module (SCM) C5 connector, not at the harness connector.
Yes
- Replace the Clockspring.

Verification Test
No
- Go to4
4. STEERING CONTROL MODULE (SCM)

Disconnect the Steering Control Module (SCM) C2 connector.
Connect a jumper wire between the (V71) S/C Signal 1 circuit and the (V937) S/C Switch Ground circuit in the Steering
Control Module (SCM) C2 harness connector.
Yes
- Replace the Steering Control Module (SCM).

Verification Test
No
- Go to5
5. (V71) S/C SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector.
Measure the voltage of the (V71) S/C Signal 1 circuit in the Steering Control Module (SCM) C2 harness connector.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (V71) S/C Signal 1 circuit for a short to voltage.

Verification Test
No
- Go to 6
6. (V71) S/C SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Measure the resistance of the (V71) S/C Signal 1 circuit between the Steering Control Module (SCM) C2 harness connector
and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes
- Go to7
No
- Repair the (V71) S/C Signal 1 circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
Verification Test
7. (V937) S/C SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Measure the resistance of the (V937) S/C Switch Ground circuit between the Steering Control Module (SCM) C2 harness
connector and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes
- Go to8
No
- Repair the (V937) S/C Switch Ground circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
Verification Test
8. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Speed Control Switch and
the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.

Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
Verification Test
No
- Replace the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

Verification Test

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2007 Dodge Caliber L4-2.

P0581-SPEED CONTROL SWITCH 1 CIRCUIT HIGH

For a complete wiring diagram refer to Diagrams/Electrical.

Start the engine and allow it to idle for at least 60 seconds.

With a scan tool, select View DTCs.

Is the status Active for this DTC?

2. SPEED CONTROL SWITCH

Turn the ignition off.

Remove the Speed Control Switch.

Turn the ignition on.

With a scan tool, read the (V71) S/C Signal 1 voltage.

- Replace the Speed Control Switch.

Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Steering Control Module (SCM) C5 connector.

Turn the ignition on.

With a scan tool, read the (V71) S/C Signal 1 voltage.

- Replace the Clockspring.

4. STEERING CONTROL MODULE (SCM)

Disconnect the Steering Control Module (SCM) C2 connector.

Turn the ignition on.

With a scan tool, read the (V71) S/C Signal 1 voltage.

- Replace the Steering Control Module (SCM).

5. (V71) S/C SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector.

Turn the ignition on.

Is there any voltage present?

- Repair the (V71) S/C Signal 1 circuit for a short to voltage.

6. (V71) S/C SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

7. (V937) S/C SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

8. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)

Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.

Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.

Were any problems found?

- Replace the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

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