P0588
Cruise Control Vent Control Circuit High
Generic code
Vehicle Speed and Idle Control System
Low severity
Hard repair
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What P0588 means
- The fault code P0588 indicates a problem with the cruise control vent control circuit being too high. This may lead to issues with the cruise control system and affect the vehicle's overall performance.
Possible symptoms
- Malfunctioning cruise control system
- Inability to set or maintain cruise control speed
- Illuminated cruise control warning light
- Reduced engine power or acceleration
Possible causes
- Faulty cruise control vent control switch
- Damaged wiring or connections in the circuit
- Loose or corroded electrical connections
- Failed engine control module (ECM)
Related parts
- Cruise Control Circuit: Cruise control automatically controls the speed of a car by maintaining a steady speed as set by the driver. Problems lead to car not able to cruise at a constant speed
Possible solutions
- Replace the cruise control vent control switch
- Check and repair any damaged wiring or connections
- Tighten or clean any loose or corroded electrical connections
- Replace the engine control module (ECM) if necessary
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