DIY Cruise Control FAQ (2006-2010 Yaris)

[CB900F2]

Teddy and all.. Use the template that comes with these installation instructions for the OEM CC installl.
I’ll take some pictures of mine and will post then shortly...

Originally Posted by teddy

Can somebody with the OEM cruise & steering wheel cover please post a picture showing the hole where the stalk comes out? Doesn't even have to be a DIY job, even with it installed from the factory.

I'm thinking about picking up an OEM steering wheel cover with the pre-cut hole. The one I drilled is a bit of an eye sore.. much larger than it needed to be because I drilled it in the wrong spot and had to adjust a few times.

thanks

[teddy]

Originally Posted by CB900F2

Teddy and all.. Use the template that comes with these installation instructions for the OEM CC installl.
I’ll take some pictures of mine and will post then shortly...

Wish I had that template before I drilled the hole! Found it a few days after it was all done.

I was going in blind essentially. This considered I didn't do that bad, but it's a little rough around the edges.

[SKurj]

Excuse my expletives... but my local dealer quoted me $700 for an aftermarket cruise today...

Guess I will be trying my hand at this DIY.....

[teddy]

Originally Posted by SKurj

Excuse my expletives... but my local dealer quoted me $700 for an aftermarket cruise today...

Guess I will be trying my hand at this DIY.....

$700? ouch, though believable if you've got a 2004 Echo. The Yaris uses drive-by-wire so the cruise control is entirely computer controlled. With the Echo they'd need to install mechanical controls to maintain the throttle position.

Mine was just a hair over $500 for the third party Rostra cruise which I had removed in the fall when there was an optional recall.

I don't think this DIY will work for you. If you know what you're doing you could probably find the Rostra kit online far cheaper than the dealer wants but you'll be getting your hands dirty installing it.

[SKurj]

No my 04 has cruise already, installed by toyota for $300 in 2006. This time its my 2009 5spd 3dr.

[teddy]

Originally Posted by SKurj

No my 04 has cruise already, installed by toyota for $300 in 2006. This time its my 2009 5spd 3dr.

In that case, join the club with DIY cruise!!

[CB900F2]

Photos of my OEM CC install

Originally Posted by CB900F2

Teddy and all.. Use the template that comes with these installation instructions for the OEM CC installl.
I’ll take some pictures of mine and will post then shortly...