What Does P0583 Mean?
The ECM has detected that the cruise control vacuum control solenoid circuit is reading low, indicating a short to ground in the solenoid control circuit. This low condition means the solenoid may be energized constantly or the control wire is grounded, which could hold the cruise control vacuum servo in the applied position regardless of ECM commands.
Common Causes
35%
Cruise control vacuum solenoid control wire shorted to ground due to chafed insulation contacting the engine block or chassis
30%
Failed cruise control vacuum solenoid with internal short circuit to ground through the coil housing
20%
ECM internal driver transistor shorted to ground, constantly energizing the solenoid circuit
15%
Water intrusion into the vacuum solenoid connector creating a low-resistance ground path
Diagnostic Steps
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Step 1: Disconnect the cruise control vacuum solenoid. With key on, measure voltage on the ECM control wire at the solenoid connector. If it reads near 0V when cruise is not active, the ECM driver may be stuck on or the wire is grounded.
2
Step 2: With the solenoid disconnected, measure resistance from the ECM control wire to ground. Greater than 10k ohms is expected. A low reading indicates a short to ground in the harness.
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Step 3: Measure the solenoid coil resistance and check for a short between either coil terminal and the solenoid housing/ground. Any reading indicates an internal short.
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Step 4: Inspect the wiring harness from the ECM to the solenoid for contact with sharp edges, engine brackets, or hot exhaust components that could melt insulation.
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Step 5: If the wire and solenoid test good, the ECM's internal solenoid driver may have failed in the on state. Verify by monitoring the ECM output command vs. actual circuit state. ECM replacement may be required.
Estimated Repair Cost
$30 - $300
Parts + labor, varies by vehicle and location
The ECM has detected that the cruise control vacuum control solenoid circuit is reading low, indicating a short to ground in the solenoid control circuit. This low condition means the solenoid may be energized constantly or the control wire is grounded, which could hold the cruise control vacuum ser...
The most common cause of P0583 (Cruise Control Vacuum Control Circuit Low) is: Cruise control vacuum solenoid control wire shorted to ground due to chafed insulation contacting the engine block or chassis
Typical repair costs for P0583 range from $30 to $300, depending on the vehicle, location, and whether you do it yourself or go to a shop.
A constantly energized vacuum solenoid could theoretically hold the cruise servo applied, maintaining throttle opening. However, modern ECMs disable the entire cruise system when a short is detected, and pressing the brake pedal or turning off cruise will override the vacuum servo via the vent valve.
Start by connecting an OBD2 scanner to read the code and any freeze frame data. Then follow the diagnostic steps specific to P0583 to identify the root cause.
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Quick Info
Category
Powertrain
System
Cruise Control System (Vacuum-Actuated)
Difficulty
Type
Generic (SAE)
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