OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0576 Cruise Control Input Circuit Low
Same as P0575 with the input voltage below the plausible range. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
Is it safe to drive with P0576?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyInput shorted to ground
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelyHarness chafing through insulation
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.3–1.2 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Cruise Input Switch
Related codes
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.