DIY Cruise Control for 2012 Yaris - Good News!

[CTScott]

I recently obtained the wiring diagrams for the 2012 Yaris. Much of the wiring and connectors remain the same as the second generation Yaris. This is the case for cruise control, so 2012 Yaris owners can DIY cruise control using the same OEM stalk.

For the 2012 the wiring is the same as that of the 2009-2011 Yaris, where the wiring from the ECM to the steering column is (theoretically) there. Also, the 2012 Yaris has the cruise control "On" and "Set" indicators built into the instrument cluster.

For those with the steering wheel audio controls the spiral cable connector, under the airbag, is a 10 pin connector, instead of a 4 pin connector (like those without steering audio controls and that of the 2006-2011 Yaris).

2012 Yaris Spiral Cable Connector.jpg

Those with the audio controls will need to transfer the two cruise control pins (in positions 1 and 2) from the 4 pin cruise control stalk wire to their 10 pin spiral cable connector (in positions 1 and 2).


The procedure for removing the steering wheel airbag is a little different for the 2012, where three clips secure the airbag to the steering wheel (rather than 2 screws like the 2006-2011 Yaris).

2012 Airbag Removal.jpg


Also, for the 2012, the lower steering wheel cover has a separate removable cover section for where the cruise stalk goes through, called the "lower no. 2 steering wheel cover"

2012 Lower No. 2 Steering Wheel Cover.jpg


If someone from the Connecticut area is interested in adding cruise control to their 2012 Yaris, I have the parts and would be more than willing to help to give me the opportunity to document the process and update my Cruise Control DIY.

[Shinare]

Ewe Rok!!!

[Chuck G]

Originally Posted by Shinare

Ewe Rok!!!

absolutely!!

[bs_ane]

can you give more details about ,how we can make the cruise control???

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by bs_ane

can you give more details about ,how we can make the cruise control???

Below is the link to my DIY for 2006-2011 US and Canadian Yaris. For the second generation Yaris it was very easy to add cruise control to US and Canadian Yaris, since the ECM had the function built in.

For European Yaris it was not built in, so a complete aftermarket system was necessary. My understanding for the new third generation European Yaris is that cruise control is now an option.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33750

[bronsin]

The cc mod on my 09 Yaris is still going strong! Plus I get chops when I tell people cc is built into the ECM.

I just bought a 2001 Corvette and of course it has the stalk cc.

I much prefer the four buttons on my dash on the Yaris!

[mr9865]

thinking about doing it now!

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by mr9865

thinking about doing it now!

Hopefully you have a camera handy with decent macro capability, so we can document the 2012 install.

[mr9865]

I can if i find batteries

[mr9865]

looks like this is above my head. cant even find the airbag clips

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by mr9865

looks like this is above my head. cant even find the airbag clips

If you pop off the little cover on the side of the steering wheel, you should be able to take a peek inside to get a better feel for where the clips are.

[CTScott]

Thanks for snapping those pics. Even on the 09-11 the CC lights don't light up with the ignition, but they do work once the stalk is in, so I am sure that the 2012 is the same.

[CENTRALDM]

Originally Posted by CTScott

I recently obtained the wiring diagrams for the 2012 Yaris. Much of the wiring and connectors remain the same as the second generation Yaris. This is the case for cruise control, so 2012 Yaris owners can DIY cruise control using the same OEM stalk.

For the 2012 the wiring is the same as that of the 2009-2011 Yaris, where the wiring from the ECM to the steering column is (theoretically) there. Also, the 2012 Yaris has the cruise control "On" and "Set" indicators built into the instrument cluster.

For those with the steering wheel audio controls the spiral cable connector, under the airbag, is a 10 pin connector, instead of a 4 pin connector (like those without steering audio controls and that of the 2006-2011 Yaris).

Attachment 44502

Those with the audio controls will need to transfer the two cruise control pins (in positions 1 and 2) from the 4 pin cruise control stalk wire to their 10 pin spiral cable connector (in positions 1 and 2).


The procedure for removing the steering wheel airbag is a little different for the 2012, where three clips secure the airbag to the steering wheel (rather than 2 screws like the 2006-2011 Yaris).

Attachment 44503


Also, for the 2012, the lower steering wheel cover has a separate removable cover section for where the cruise stalk goes through, called the "lower no. 2 steering wheel cover"

Attachment 44504


If someone from the Connecticut area is interested in adding cruise control to their 2012 Yaris, I have the parts and would be more than willing to help to give me the opportunity to document the process and update my Cruise Control DIY.

I bought new yaris 2012 in South Africa and i want install cruise control. where can I get all the spare parts?The car has got all the radio bluetooth buttons on steering wheel. Can you help me. I dont want to install aftermarket unit.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by CENTRALDM

I bought new yaris 2012 in South Africa and i want install cruise control. where can I get all the spare parts?The car has got all the radio bluetooth buttons on steering wheel. Can you help me. I dont want to install aftermarket unit.

Hopefully I can help. The first question is if the ECM on your Yaris has the cruise control function built in. If you could PM me the VIN number of your car, I can run it through the international EPC to see if it does.

[CENTRALDM]

Where can I contact you to get the spare parts. From which model can I bought it? Please help? Danie from South Africa.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by CENTRALDM

Where can I contact you to get the spare parts. From which model can I bought it? Please help? Danie from South Africa.

I PMed you back regarding some additional information that I will need to determine if the ECM on your Yaris has the cruise control function built in.

[CTScott]

I'm still looking for someone around the Connecticut area that is interested in having cruise control installed on their 2012 Yaris.

I shipped a stalk to a gentleman from South Africa, who successfully installed it on his Yaris, but he had a tough time with figuring out how to remove the airbag. I believe that from the pictures that he sent me, that I now have a good grasp of how to do so, but I would like to get it documented to make it easy for anyone who wants to DIY cruise control to do so.

[Crandall]

Scott; do you think the clockspring from the 2012's would work in the previous generation? I would love to have cruise and audio controls.