Cruise control master switch fault
P1564 — Cruise control master switch fault
System: Powertrain | Type: Manufacturer-Specific | Make: Nissan
P1564 is a manufacturer-specific powertrain diagnostic trouble code recorded for Nissan vehicles. It belongs to the P-prefix family of codes, which covers engine, transmission, emissions, or fuel-system faults.
Scanning & clearing: A generic OBD-II scan tool will usually read and clear powertrain (P) codes. For live data, freeze-frame capture, and bi-directional tests you may need a more capable scan tool that supports the vehicle's ECM protocol.
P1564 is a manufacturer-specific code. The same code string on a different make may have a different meaning. Always confirm the code's definition against the vehicle's service information for the specific make and model under test.
The cruise control master switch on Nissan vehicles, part of the ASCD or automatic speed control device system, is the main on and off switch the driver uses to enable cruise control. The Engine Control Module (ECM) or cruise control unit monitors this switch to know when cruise control is requested. DTC P1564 sets when the control module detects an implausible or out of range signal from the cruise control master switch, such as a stuck switch, a signal that does not change, or a circuit fault. Symptoms typically include cruise control that will not engage and an illuminated check engine or c...
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Unlock with Free Trial| Code | P1564 |
| System | Powertrain |
| Type | Manufacturer-Specific |
| Make | Nissan |
| Causes | Available |
| Diag. Assistant | Available |
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