What are the common causes of P0586?

An open in the cruise vent control solenoid. A broken wire in the vent control circuit. Corrosion or water in the vent control connector. A failed vent solenoid coil. Low battery voltage starving the vent control circuit.

Check battery voltage and charge if low. Inspect the vent control connector for corrosion or water. Test the vent control solenoid coil for continuity. Check the vent control wire for an open. Replace the cruise vent control solenoid if the coil is open. Clear the code and retest.

P0586

Cruise Control Vent Control Circuit/Open

System: Speed and idle control (P code)
Lamp: Check Engine Light
Category: Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P0586 means Cruise Control Vent Control Circuit/Open.

Check these first

An open in the cruise vent control solenoid
A broken wire in the vent control circuit
Corrosion or water in the vent control connector
A failed vent solenoid coil
Low battery voltage starving the vent control circuit

What to do next

Check battery voltage and charge if low
Inspect the vent control connector for corrosion or water
Test the vent control solenoid coil for continuity
Check the vent control wire for an open
Replace the cruise vent control solenoid if the coil is open
Clear the code and retest

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Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.