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

CTScott · 07-31-2009, 08:58 AM

Ouch on that cut around the stalk. Isn't there a molded cut line in the plastic that you could have followed?

texkid · 07-31-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

Ouch on that cut around the stalk. Isn't there a molded cut line in the plastic that you could have followed?

Kind of. But it was too late because I didn't see it until I connected the wires to the stalk. It is supposed to rain this weekend, so hopefully things will cool off. If it does, then i'll the airbag off and take a picture.

CTScott · 07-31-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by texkid

Kind of. But it was too late because I didn't see it until I connected the wires to the stalk. It is supposed to rain this weekend, so hopefully things will cool off. If it does, then i'll the airbag off and take a picture.

If you decide to replace the cover, the part number is:

Cover, Steering Wheel Boss, Lower: 45184-52130-B0

This part number is supposedly for the one with the cruise control hole already there.

texkid · 07-31-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

If you decide to replace the cover, the part number is:

Cover, Steering Wheel Boss, Lower: 45184-52130-B0

This part number is supposedly for the one with the cruise control hole already there.

I had thought buying the wheel cover but decided to hold until I bought the shifter extender which is next on the list. I will eventually get that wheel cover though.

2+2 · 08-16-2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

If you decide to replace the cover, the part number is:

Cover, Steering Wheel Boss, Lower: 45184-52130-B0

This part number is supposedly for the one with the cruise control hole already there.

Just to confirm. Yup, that's the correct part number. I just received it yesterday and I'll be installing it as soon as the stalk arrives from Thailand. 16 days and counting since I placed the order.

For future cruise control installers: the part has the factory perfect hole already cut out for the cruise control stalk. The price from Sparks was $21.82 plus shipping. I also ordered the clutch switch (88280-14030) for $14.86 from them.

2+2 · 08-17-2009, 06:46 PM

I got my stalk from Thailand today and installed it in my 09 3dr MT.

The clutch switch: Maybe no one mentioned it because it's so obvious but at least on the 09s there's a piece of black plastic under the dash that blocks the view of where the clutch switch goes. There's only 2 screws that hold it in place and once you remove it you can see where the switch goes without learning yoga. I wish I had paid more attention to how far the original clutch pedal adjustment bolt was before I installed the switch so I'd be sure I adjusted it correctly. My first thought was to screw it in until the clutch pedal began to move and then stop. But the pedal didn't feel quite right at the top of it's travel so I gave the switch a couple more turns. Is that right? Doesn't matter with a hydraulic clutch does it?

The steering wheel and stalk: Everything went really well thanks to all the good pointers here

But of course box-o-rocks me had to try and make it interesting. I ordered the wrong stalk. Mine didn't have the horn wire hanging off the connector like

I ended up reusing my original horn wire by freeing the wire and connector from the plug and plugging it into the connector on the end of my stalk.

Thanks to everyone that worked on this I've now got cruise control and it didn't cost an arm and a leg and it was fun to do.

Should I worry about my clutch pedal adjustment?

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07-31-2009, 08:58 AM	#1
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Ouch on that cut around the stalk. Isn't there a molded cut line in the plastic that you could have followed?

08-17-2009, 06:46 PM	#6
2+2 Drives: 09 3Dr Manual Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 210	I got my stalk from Thailand today and installed it in my 09 3dr MT. The clutch switch: Maybe no one mentioned it because it's so obvious but at least on the 09s there's a piece of black plastic under the dash that blocks the view of where the clutch switch goes. There's only 2 screws that hold it in place and once you remove it you can see where the switch goes without learning yoga. I wish I had paid more attention to how far the original clutch pedal adjustment bolt was before I installed the switch so I'd be sure I adjusted it correctly. My first thought was to screw it in until the clutch pedal began to move and then stop. But the pedal didn't feel quite right at the top of it's travel so I gave the switch a couple more turns. Is that right? Doesn't matter with a hydraulic clutch does it? The steering wheel and stalk: Everything went really well thanks to all the good pointers here But of course box-o-rocks me had to try and make it interesting. I ordered the wrong stalk. Mine didn't have the horn wire hanging off the connector like I ended up reusing my original horn wire by freeing the wire and connector from the plug and plugging it into the connector on the end of my stalk. Thanks to everyone that worked on this I've now got cruise control and it didn't cost an arm and a leg and it was fun to do. Should I worry about my clutch pedal adjustment?