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P0570

Cruise Control Accel Signal Malfunction

The cruise control accelerate input signal is implausible — switch contacts welded, wiring fault, or stalk defect. The ECU disables cruise control to prevent unintended acceleration.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: medium

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Cruise switch contacts faultyCommon
  • Wiring or connector faultPossible

Parts involved

  • Cruise Control Switch
  • Cruise Wiring

P0570 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.