Can we do this? (aka The DIY Cruise Control Thread)

[rhaagusa]

I just received the stalk (Thailand eBay, $30) to use on a new 2010 sedan automatic. It came with a wire (2 wires attached to the white plastic clip/plugs at each end). Can anyone tell me if I just plug it in as is, or do I need to switch over what has been called the airbag or horn ground wire?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by rhaagusa

I just received the stalk (Thailand eBay, $30) to use on a new 2010 sedan automatic. It came with a wire (2 wires attached to the white plastic clip/plugs at each end). Can anyone tell me if I just plug it in as is, or do I need to switch over what has been called the airbag or horn ground wire?

If it came with a cable that has a white four pin connector, with two going to the stalk, one empty and one going to a female spade lug, then you pull off the existing horn cable and plug the new one into the horn and connect it to the spiral cable connector.

If it came with a cable that has the white connector, but lacks the horn wire, then you have to remove the horn wire from the existing white connector and transfer it to the new one.

[rhaagusa]

Thanks CTScott and all for the info. I did later find the answer to this question had been answered earlier. So much info and so many threads. We're really happy and thankful to be getting cruise so inexpensively and easily. Robert H

[rhaagusa]

Went by the dealer to get the proper screws which they didn't have, but found out they appear to be 5mm. I checked at Loews and 10/32 does fit loosely in a 5mm nut, but 5mm should fit right.
One more question please: While I was there he showed me a little pack of what I think was 2 black wires, and some zip ties. He said it was required, and it cost $12. At one end was the very small ends that go in the white clip type connectors, and at the other end of one was a screw down round tab type like used for a ground, that fits under a nut or screw head. Couldn't see the other ones end through the baggy packaging.
So anyway what are these wires and are they needed on a 2010 sedan automatic? If so where do they go and are there any directions and pics posted?
Hoping to only go in there once, so thanks very much, Robert

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by rhaagusa

Went by the dealer to get the proper screws which they didn't have, but found out they appear to be 5mm. I checked at Loews and 10/32 does fit loosely in a 5mm nut, but 5mm should fit right.
One more question please: While I was there he showed me a little pack of what I think was 2 black wires, and some zip ties. He said it was required, and it cost $12. At one end was the very small ends that go in the white clip type connectors, and at the other end of one was a screw down round tab type like used for a ground, that fits under a nut or screw head. Couldn't see the other ones end through the baggy packaging.
So anyway what are these wires and are they needed on a 2010 sedan automatic? If so where do they go and are there any directions and pics posted?
Hoping to only go in there once, so thanks very much, Robert

Can you post a picture of what wiring you received with your stalk? From that I can tell you whether you need the wires he was trying to sell you.

As for the screws, the one that I bought (attached to a Scion steering wheel) had the screws with it. I just checked with my extra steering wheel and an 8-32 screw fits. I don't have a 5mm to try, but I tried 5mm taps (fine and coarse) and they seem to be too big for the hole.

Here's a picture of my Scion one mounted and wired. The Scion cruise cable had a different spiral cable connector, so I pulled the pins out of the connector and moved them to the Yaris connector.


Cruise Stalk.jpg

[rhaagusa]

As you've probably seen, the ebay Thailand stalk photo doesn't show the connector. though the connector looks just like the one in your photo with spots to accept 4 wires, though it comes with just 2 wires coming from the stalk. It's also the same as the ones in photos 3, 4, and 5 posted here (though it has no horn/ ground which as you said I'll be transferring):
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...171992&page=22[IMG]

I'm wondering if the wires the parts guy showed me are for wiring to the ECM, though th chart you posted (man you're really on top of all these threads) says my 2010 automatic Sedan doesn't need these. What do you think?
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ght=diy+cruise

Again, thank you so much! Robert

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by rhaagusa

As you've probably seen, the ebay Thailand stalk photo doesn't show the connector. though the connector looks just like the one in your photo with spots to accept 4 wires, though it comes with just 2 wires coming from the stalk. It's also the same as the ones in photos 3, 4, and 5 posted here (though it has no horn/ ground which as you said I'll be transferring):
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...171992&page=22[IMG]

I'm wondering if the wires the parts guy showed me are for wiring to the ECM, though th chart you posted (man you're really on top of all these threads) says my 2010 automatic Sedan doesn't need these. What do you think?
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ght=diy+cruise

Again, thank you so much! Robert

If your Thailand one has the two wires from the stalk (in the positions shown in my picture above) then you don't need the wires that your parts guy showed you. The wires you described would be for adding the two connections from the stalk to the existing connector.

As for the ECM run, it seems to be hit or miss with 09 sedans. You'll have to look at the spiral cable connector, under the steering wheel for the brown and blue wires, and then also check the ECM connector to see if pin 40 is populated.

[rhaagusa]

OK, sounds good. I'll look to check for the brown and blue wires, and ECM connector and pin 40. Are these all easily visible with the air bag off, or can you direct me to any threads with info on checking these.