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P0587Cruise Control Vent Control Circuit Low

  • Generic OBD-II code · Powertrain
How the car detects it
Older engines without electronic throttle use a vacuum cruise servo on the throttle cable: a vacuum valve (closed when unpowered) opens the throttle with intake vacuum, a vent valve (open when unpowered) holds or releases it, and a dump valve fed through the brake switch vents it when braking. Where the engine module drives these valves, it checks each circuit and switches cruise off; CARB treats this as emission-neutral, usually without warning lamp. P0587 means the voltage at the vent valve driver is too low – the control line is shorted to ground, so the vent valve stays closed and the servo could hold vacuum; cruise control is therefore switched off, with braking safety from the dump valve. No manufacturer document available to us uses this code.
What you may notice
  • Cruise control cannot be engaged or switches off
  • Cruise indicator goes out or flashes (depending on vehicle)
  • Usually no check engine light, code stored only
Likely causes
  • LikelyVent control line shorted to ground
  • PossibleValve coil shorted
  • PossibleServo supply missing (P0595)
  • RareEngine module
Repair
Medium · Often possible to do yourself.Typical cost: €30 – €300

Explanation from obdex (CC0), exactly as the app shows it. Guidance only; confirm with a workshop.