P0583
Cruise Control Vacuum Control Circuit Low
Cruise control
Generic OBD-II
Low
What it means
P0583 means the control circuit for the cruise-control vacuum solenoid is reading low (typically a short to ground or an open). On vacuum-actuated cruise systems this solenoid regulates the throttle servo, so the practical result is that cruise control won't engage or hold speed. It has no effect on how the engine runs, idles, or accelerates under normal driving.
Low
Can I keep driving? Safe to drive — only cruise control is affected; the engine runs normally.
Common symptoms
What you'll notice
- Cruise control won't engage or hold speed
- Check-engine light on
- Cruise cuts out shortly after being set
Common causes
Most likely first
- Short to ground on the cruise vacuum-solenoid control circuitLikely
- Failed cruise-control vacuum solenoid/actuatorCommon
- Damaged or corroded wiring or connector in the circuitCommon
- ECM/cruise module fault (rare)Less often
How to diagnose & fix
Work through it in order
- Inspect the cruise vacuum-solenoid connector and wiring for damage or a short to ground.
- Measure the solenoid's resistance and check for a control-circuit signal from the module.
- Replace the cruise vacuum solenoid if it's shorted or open, then repair any wiring faults.
- Clear the code and road-test the cruise control to confirm it holds speed.
FAQ
Quick answers
Is it safe to drive with P0583?+
Yes. This only disables cruise control on a vacuum-actuated system — engine performance and idle are unaffected.
Can I just clear P0583?+
It'll come back until the vacuum-solenoid circuit is repaired. Clear it after the fix to confirm cruise works again.
Related codes
Often seen with P0583
Read & clear P0583 yourself
Scan your car, confirm the code, and clear it once it's fixed — with OBD DashX on your phone.
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