DIY - 2009 Cruise Control for $10, without pulling the steering wheel and airbag

[09sedan]

people are telling me if i dont use the expensive "aftermarket cruise control kit" which is like 3-500$ with installation that the CC might not disengage or the insurance company wont cover if something happens cuz its a DIY modification , are there any risks involved in using this mod? also i got a single 620ohm 1% 1/2Watt resistor, (im using 2 switch method) is that enough?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by 09sedan

people are telling me if i dont use the expensive "aftermarket cruise control kit" which is like 3-500$ with installation that the CC might not disengage or the insurance company wont cover if something happens cuz its a DIY modification , are there any risks involved in using this mod? also i got a single 620ohm 1% 1/2Watt resistor, (im using 2 switch method) is that enough?

Cruise control is a function of the ECM. You are just enabling that existing functionality by adding the switches and resistors as an input the ECM. The only way it can "not disengage" is if the ECM fails.

The aftermarket Rostra kit was actually recalled, because it has an issue where RF noise can make it misbehave, so I'd stick with enabling the OEM functionality.

[09sedan]

ok, thanks for the advice, all i have to do now is find out where to mount these buttons , ive decided to just use utility knife to strip away the insulation on the 2 d3 wires and solder them in, i want the best connection possible so soldering is the way to go. i will post up my results once i have finished this project, thanks for the help ctscott!

[09sedan]

just finished the wiring OMG IT WORKS !!! GREAT SUCCESS!! THANK YOU CTSCOTT!! you just saved me almost 500$ !!! if you ever come to toronto, let me know i owe u a few beers