DIY Cruise Control for 2012 Yaris - Good News!

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by fredansandy

CTScott,

I am new to this forum. My daughter in Indiana just purchased a 2012 Yaris Sedan without cruise control. I noticed from the pictures she sent, that the cluster is mounted in the center of the dash vs behing the steering wheel as I am seeing in the pictures in this thread. I am guessing that Toyota did a mid-year refresh of the vehicle in 2012 and that she has the older version.

I have two questions...

1) Can I add OEM cruise to her car using your instructions?
2) If so, which directions do I use. The ones for 2009-2011 or the ones for 2012?

I have added OEM cruise to another daughters 2010 Cobalt. This looks much easier than that.

Thanks,
Fred

Hi Fred,

Sedans did not get an update in 2012 as liftbacks did, so for your daughter's car the my 2009-2011 directions are the ones you will follow.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by JZA80

I'm trying to remove a 2012 Yaris steering wheel airbag. I can see the 3 spring clips but cannot understand how you release them, does it require a special tool? can anyone help explain?

The pin that goes into the spring clips has a groove in it that the spring clip latches onto, so you are trying to open the legs on the clip to release it from the groove.

[takumu0307]

How do you do, it is called takumu. It has ridden on Japanese use of 12 models. There is no cruise control in vitz of Japanese use, and I am troubled by it. It did not operate, even if it post-installed the cruise control switch. If it investigates, there is no wiring of a spiral cable to the point. Who has a wiring diagram of the cruise control of yaris of 12 models? Or please let me know wiring to a computer. Thank you for your consideration.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by takumu0307

How do you do, it is called takumu. It has ridden on Japanese use of 12 models. There is no cruise control in vitz of Japanese use, and I am troubled by it. It did not operate, even if it post-installed the cruise control switch. If it investigates, there is no wiring of a spiral cable to the point. Who has a wiring diagram of the cruise control of yaris of 12 models? Or please let me know wiring to a computer. Thank you for your consideration.

Welcome! It is always nice to hear from people from the birthplace of the Yaris (Vitz). I believe that the third generation Vitz still does not support cruise control. The European third generation Yaris (only the one with the 1.33L engine) now does, but not the Japanese one. The reason I think this is that the parts catalog for the Japanese Vitz does not list any parts related to cruise control.

On the ones that do have it, Pin 60 of ECM connector A72 is where one wire of the stalk connects to and the other wire connects to chassis ground.

[takumu0307]

Mr. CTScott, thank you. My car is 1 KR-FE engine. Somehow, the form of the connector of A70 was different. It was connector-shaped [ of the same engine computer as yaris(es) from 2006 to 2011 ]. The wiring which is already different is stuck in the wiring place of the cruise control of 2011 models. It was troubled.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by spammenot66

hi CTScott,
Are you still selling anymore of your kits? I've brought a rostra kit from amazon and the instructions are confusing. I've followed everything up to the ECM part of the instruction. I have a 2012 Yaris 5D LE. How do i determine whether my car has "CLUTCH ECM HARNESS" or not? Where the heck is the "ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FIREWALL"

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Rostra is apparently smoking crack on this one. Installation on a 3rd gen Yaris does not require popping the hood for any reason other than to temporarily disconnect the battery for safety reasons.

My kits are still for sale and for 3rd gens I also stock the little cover for the side of the steering wheel, so no drilling is even required.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by spammenot66

good to know i've wasted ALOT of time opening everything trying to figure that part out. Everything about their stupid instruction seems wrong.
1)"For 2012 Yaris: Using a "Torx" Driver, push in the 3 snap rings to disengage it from the 3 pins" - After checking out this site, i realized a flat head screw driver should do the trick.
2)The template cut didn't make sense - 1.5 inch hole saw is not needed. It was simpler to just use a razor to cut out a rectangle for the piece. As for the 1/4 pilot hole, i never understood what it was for.
3) If you're right about the "BLACK ECM CONNECTOR C20 IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FIREWALL", that's more wrong info from them for page 6 (steps 1-3)

Their instructions are the worst (http://www.rostra.com/manuals/250-1836_Form5370A.pdf). This was suppose to be specifically for the 2012 yaris. I see that you have also mentioned similar instructions within the forum matching theirs on page 7 (steps 5 to 7).

Do i still need to do this? BTW, can you PM me on how to buy from you?

The page 7 info is completely wrong for a 2012. The 2012+ are all prewired. The only thing that would have to be done is to install and plug in (connector is present) the clutch switch for a manual transmission Yaris.

So, for 2012+ just install the stalk and you're done for an auto. For a manual, also install the clutch switch. All wiring is present, so it is just a matter of plugging them in.

[dobrik]

Hi All,

Fitted the Scott's CC kit on Yaris 2013, 1.33 1nr-fe CVT.
Touch 'n Go head unit didn't ask for security code after the battery disconnect, also all settings were not reset (radio, BT, sound settings).
To get out the airbag from the wheel with side gear switches - is real pain, took me like 40 min.

CC works like a charm :), the plastic cover panel didn't fit though, waiting for Scott to figure that out.

Update: Scott emailed me the partnumber of the cover panel and I got it from the local dealer for $10 with taxes (btw Scott had refunded me the wrong part cost at the moment I've reported it)

[er6nphil]

Does anyone know if this will work on my 2013 1.4 d4d ?

Thanks

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by er6nphil

Does anyone know if this will work on my 2013 1.4 d4d ?

Thanks

No. Unfortunately only the 1.33L European Yaris supports cruise control.

[er6nphil]

Is there any kit that you know about that does ?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by er6nphil

Is there any kit that you know about that does ?

I have seen a couple of aftermarket kits listed on European websites (I posted a link in one of the threads on here). Those kits sell for $400 to $600 US from what I have seen.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by maxcrack

And the 1.0L European Yaris with MMT... It is supported?

I do not believe that the 1.0L supports cruise. Only the 1.33L wiring diagrams indicate that cruise control is available on it.

[SecondYaris]

Just a quick post to thank Scott, just installed the cruise control on my 2013 3 door. This is my second Yaris first was a 2007 that got totaled in 2012 with 245000 miles on it. The install was quick and easy like 20 minutes. The hardest part was being careful releasing the 3 pins that hold the (horn airbag assembly), don't force it just press it with light force you will see the assembly unlock and you will hear it. Works great and the cover was worth the extra $5, makes it look nice and clean, just like OEM at 1/8 the cost.

Mods so far with 2003 miles on it performed in this order, TRD sway bar, Tanabe Medallion axle back, and of course cruise control. Next lightweight belt pulley, then AFE intake.

[Drbailey]

Hi.. First post.... I have a 3 door 2012 European SR model Yaris with the four steering wheel buttons.... Looking to fit cruise control... Scott do you supply kits for this car? I was told when we bought the car CC was not an option....

Thanks
Dave B

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by Drbailey

Hi.. First post.... I have a 3 door 2012 European SR model Yaris with the four steering wheel buttons.... Looking to fit cruise control... Scott do you supply kits for this car? I was told when we bought the car CC was not an option....

Thanks
Dave B

Welcome. Which engine does your SR have? To be best of my knowledge cruise only works with the 1.33 L.

Shipping to the UK is no problem.

[Stenis]

Hello new here / anybody know if it possible to install Cruise Control to a Yaris 2012 hybrid XP13M(A) from Europé.

[scmoky]

Ask CTScott, but I think that is possible, because in our country the hibrid can have CC in stock new car. You have 1.5l engine?