Can we do this? (aka The DIY Cruise Control Thread) - Page 4 - Toyota Yaris Forums

MGargano · 04-14-2009, 08:53 PM

ok thanks. Fingers crossed that this goes as planned!

enobmort42 · 04-15-2009, 01:41 PM

...because i hate waiting for shipping, i stopped into the dealer to see the cost on this. $125 for the stalk, and if needed, either $44 or $16 for the jumper. then again, this isn't a tacoma; do we need it?

and the moral of the story: wait for the shipping!

IllusionX · 04-16-2009, 09:17 AM

lol i'd love to know... you should've paid extra for express shipping ^_^

AlexNet0 · 04-16-2009, 09:20 AM

mine was just shipped as well

mrbond · 04-16-2009, 09:57 AM

Yup, just got my notice as well. lol apparently Thailand is 4 days ahead of us? jk

MGargano · 04-16-2009, 10:09 AM

Mine just shipped as well

goku87 · 04-16-2009, 10:20 AM

Man, I really want to know if this will work. I'm all excited.

*tk-421* · 04-16-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goku87

Man, I really want to know if this will work. I'm all excited.

+1

This could be the ultimate cheap mod for the Yaris. Quite interested in the developments.

enobmort42 · 04-16-2009, 12:15 PM

^ def!

IllusionX · 04-16-2009, 01:38 PM

<---- can't wait to know the answer

and guess what, MicroImage will stock this item? XD

marcus · 04-16-2009, 01:51 PM

wow if this works then this will save you $400 atleast..coz thats what toyota canada cahrges for cruise control..4-$450 canadian installation included ofcourse.

IllusionX · 04-16-2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcus

wow if this works then this will save you $400 atleast..coz thats what toyota canada cahrges for cruise control..4-$450 canadian installation included ofcourse.

but that's not the OEM cruise.

Shroomster · 04-16-2009, 03:36 PM

meh...we got the cruise for free when they were writing the paper work and the stalk is on the left side of the steering column

Shroomster · 04-17-2009, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PK198105

thats weird in the manual its on the right side

yeah I thought so too...I'm pretty sure it's aftermarket as the switch itself doesn't toggle, it has three buttons....also there is no IPC light just a very bright annoying (at night) green light on the stalk to let you know it's on and ready to use.

the damn thing isn't visible through the holes in the steering wheel either, and it's backwards from what I'm used to....

top button is for decrease/set

side button is for on/off

bottom button is accel/cancel...weird huh....

MadMax · 04-17-2009, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shroomster

yeah I thought so too...I'm pretty sure it's aftermarket as the switch itself doesn't toggle, it has three buttons....also there is no IPC light just a very bright annoying (at night) green light on the stalk to let you know it's on and ready to use.

the damn thing isn't visible through the holes in the steering wheel either, and it's backwards from what I'm used to....

top button is for decrease/set

side button is for on/off

bottom button is accel/cancel...weird huh....

Actually, I thought I had factory cruise control but that sounds like what I have, which I now suspect is a Rostra Precision Controls Inc. aftermarket set-up...does it look like this?

Plus, if that is aftermarket, what does the factory set-up look like?

BTW, the Rostra has been discussed before...

mudnuri · 11-29-2013, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

Actually, I thought I had factory cruise control but that sounds like what I have, which I now suspect is a Rostra Precision Controls Inc. aftermarket set-up...does it look like this?

Plus, if that is aftermarket, what does the factory set-up look like?

BTW, the Rostra has been discussed before...

I put that CC in my '09 at 4000 miles and used it with fairly good results for a while.

At about 73000 miles it gave me full throttle and tried to kill us!

I turned the key off and stopped on the side of the road to change my underwear.

When I restarted the car it reved again.

Thinking it was just a fluke,

I disconnected the battery, waited, reconnected the battery and then drove it without issue to 97000 miles when I started getting throttle codes and car going into limp mode at random.

Last Monday the damn thing tried to rev agian!

Removed death trap Rostra junk and all is fine.

Now I have added the new stock you are all using...

Still need to add a few wires to the ECM plugs as my Yaris is a base mod.

If you see one of these old Rostra Aftermarket stocks RUN!

They were recalled but I never did get my cash back.

Update: As soon as I added the clutch switch it all worked great. I can set CC as low as 23 mph (speed as read by ScanGuage from ECM)

Paulee · 11-09-2015, 08:49 PM

Hey guys. Got myself an 09 Yaris recently and want to add the cruise. Ordered the OEM stalk from China and was wondering if I will need a clutch switch too. I know the guide says I do but shouldn't the car already have one? havent tried starting it without pressing the clutch in (force of habit) but the switch should prevent the car from rolling forward on the starter no?

apologize in advance if this was already covered elsewhere.

-Paul

The Spectacle · 04-16-2009, 04:24 PM

interesting...

04-15-2009, 01:41 PM	#2
enobmort42 First time DIYer Drives: '07 LB Polar White Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 434	...because i hate waiting for shipping, i stopped into the dealer to see the cost on this. $125 for the stalk, and if needed, either $44 or $16 for the jumper. then again, this isn't a tacoma; do we need it? and the moral of the story: wait for the shipping! __________________ LED tails - debadged - 17" wheels - LED door handles - Painted Headlights - 30/35% tint - Blue LED Interior - DIY Cruise Control - Python 460HP Alarm - DIY Power Locks - K&N CAI - Lowering Springs

04-16-2009, 09:20 AM	#4
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04-16-2009, 09:57 AM	#5
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04-16-2009, 10:20 AM	#7
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04-16-2009, 12:15 PM	#9
enobmort42 First time DIYer Drives: '07 LB Polar White Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 434	^ def! __________________ LED tails - debadged - 17" wheels - LED door handles - Painted Headlights - 30/35% tint - Blue LED Interior - DIY Cruise Control - Python 460HP Alarm - DIY Power Locks - K&N CAI - Lowering Springs

04-14-2009, 08:53 PM	#1
MGargano Drives: 2009 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 792	ok thanks. Fingers crossed that this goes as planned!

04-16-2009, 09:17 AM	#3
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	lol i'd love to know... you should've paid extra for express shipping ^_^

04-16-2009, 10:09 AM	#6
MGargano Drives: 2009 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 792	Mine just shipped as well

04-16-2009, 01:38 PM	#10
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	<---- can't wait to know the answer and guess what, MicroImage will stock this item? XD

04-16-2009, 01:51 PM	#11
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	wow if this works then this will save you $400 atleast..coz thats what toyota canada cahrges for cruise control..4-$450 canadian installation included ofcourse.

04-16-2009, 03:36 PM	#13
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	meh...we got the cruise for free when they were writing the paper work and the stalk is on the left side of the steering column __________________ MicroImageonline forums - Shroomster Xda Forums - Shroomster Androidforums - Shroomster I'm noticing a pattern......

11-09-2015, 08:49 PM	#17
Paulee Drives: 09 yaris s five dr stick Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: mississauga Posts: 16	Hey guys. Got myself an 09 Yaris recently and want to add the cruise. Ordered the OEM stalk from China and was wondering if I will need a clutch switch too. I know the guide says I do but shouldn't the car already have one? havent tried starting it without pressing the clutch in (force of habit) but the switch should prevent the car from rolling forward on the starter no? apologize in advance if this was already covered elsewhere. -Paul

04-16-2009, 04:24 PM	#18
The Spectacle View User's Garage Drives: 08 BSP LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 218	interesting... __________________

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