Can we do this? (aka The DIY Cruise Control Thread) - Page 5 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Castaway · 04-17-2009, 08:05 PM

Sounds like it's installed upside down...

Shroomster · 04-17-2009, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Castaway

Sounds like it's installed upside down...

I dunno...words read fine....lol

IllusionX · 04-18-2009, 12:12 AM

i'm pretty sure it's who does it first. lol

too bad i wasn't in the crowd who "ordered it first"

MadMax · 04-18-2009, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Shroomster

yeah I thought so too...I'm pretty sure it's aftermarket as the switch itself doesn't toggle, it has three buttons....also there is no IPC light just a very bright annoying (at night) green light on the stalk to let you know it's on and ready to use.

the damn thing isn't visible through the holes in the steering wheel either, and it's backwards from what I'm used to....

top button is for decrease/set

side button is for on/off

bottom button is accel/cancel...weird huh....

Actually, I thought I had factory cruise control but that sounds like what I have, which I now suspect is a Rostra Precision Controls Inc. aftermarket set-up...does it look like this?

Plus, if that is aftermarket, what does the factory set-up look like?

BTW, the Rostra has been discussed before...

Shroomster · 04-18-2009, 03:26 AM

^^^that is the stalk that's installed

and this BELOW, is what an O.E.M toyota cruise stalk looks like...

courtesy of a toyotanation.com DIY

1NZYaris1 · 04-18-2009, 04:52 AM

So does this need to be run through the clock spring

if so does that mean we have to replace it as well.
just a thougt ,and probably a bad one.

lunjiaow · 04-18-2009, 08:01 AM

you may need the wire to connect it to the clockspring.

top pictures are from the corolla... assuming it will be some what similar to the yaris.
i think the part number for that wire is 84633-42030

AlexNet0 · 04-18-2009, 08:08 AM

I think the pic of the one I Bought showed a wire with it. If not Ill just make one, no biggie.

The guy told me it shipped but no tracking #? is that because its USPS?

AlexNet0 · 04-18-2009, 08:20 AM

lol, okay. I usually deal with UPS and FedEx, I guess im spoiled that way.

lunjiaow · 04-18-2009, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shroomster

^^^that is the stalk that's installed

and this BELOW, is what an O.E.M toyota cruise stalk looks like...

courtesy of a toyotanation.com DIY

Well i just pulled my yaris airbag/horn out... and turns out to be like the picture above.

AlexNet0 · 04-18-2009, 08:31 AM

The thought crossed my mind as well

Klink10 · 04-18-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by PK198105

how hard is it tho pull off the cover? i a bit scared of taking it off since i dont want my airbag to blow up in my face

Pulling the cover was a piece of cake. Changed out my steering wheel to a Scion and the install took me 20 minutes. To disable the airbag, I disconnected the battery the night prior. Check here on the forum, I can't for the life of me remember who did this first but they did a good write up on how to. It really pointed out battery disconnect and prying the wires for complete airbag removal.

lunjiaow · 04-18-2009, 09:17 AM

Yeah. its just two T30 torx bits on each side of the steering wheel. then just pull the horn/airbag off, be careful not to deploy the airbag and dont disconnet the airbag when battery is still connected. Its recommended to disconnect the battery and wait 60seconds or so to discharge power. I just wanted to check whats behind the steering wheel so i didn't disconnect the battery. Took less then 5mins to take out.

IllusionX · 04-18-2009, 12:43 PM

my dealer had remove the top cover of my dashboard, and they did remove the passenger air bag without disconnecting the battery.

ozmdd · 04-18-2009, 01:33 PM

Airbag pullers: its very easy. Make sure the battery is disconnected for a few minutes (I think the manual says 3-6, I waited 10), then use the CORRECT torx driver to remove the 2 side-bolts (you'll need one with a bit of reach), and it might take a decent tug to break the bolt initially, but then its easy). You should matchmark your wheel before you pull it. You shouldn't need a wheel pullet, just tug back-and-forth till it comes off. If you move your closckspring at all, read the directions on how to reset it. Its not hard, but needs to be done right or it will be an EXPENSIVE repair, and might set-off the airbag when you are turning. This is not a process to be afraid of, just take your time and know the steps. BTW - the "clockspring" is the name for the circular plastic unit behind the steerign wheel that allows all the wires to reach the steering wheel/cruise/airbag/horns and still spin the steering wheel round-and-round, where some very old vehicles ran the wires through a hollow center shaft.

devinlamothe · 04-18-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ozmdd

Airbag pullers: its very easy. Make sure the battery is disconnected for a few minutes (I think the manual says 3-6, I waited 10), then use the CORRECT torx driver to remove the 2 side-bolts (you'll need one with a bit of reach), and it might take a decent tug to break the bolt initially, but then its easy). You should matchmark your wheel before you pull it. You shouldn't need a wheel pullet, just tug back-and-forth till it comes off. If you move your closckspring at all, read the directions on how to reset it. Its not hard, but needs to be done right or it will be an EXPENSIVE repair, and might set-off the airbag when you are turning. This is not a process to be afraid of, just take your time and know the steps. BTW - the "clockspring" is the name for the circular plastic unit behind the steerign wheel that allows all the wires to reach the steering wheel/cruise/airbag/horns and still spin the steering wheel round-and-round, where some very old vehicles ran the wires through a hollow center shaft.

The problem I am having are the torx screws on the side ... they seem really hard to get off lol. But then again I was using a regular screw driver ... would a torque wrench do it? Or should I be using more force?

enobmort42 · 04-18-2009, 03:07 PM

I was just reading this DIY a little while ago. I'm a huge fan of picture step-by-steps lol.

Shroomster · 04-18-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by devinlamothe

The problem I am having are the torx screws on the side ... they seem really hard to get off lol. But then again I was using a regular screw driver ... would a torque wrench do it? Or should I be using more force?

no...the TORX refers to the head/socket....

courtesy of fakeplasticrock.com

04-18-2009, 03:26 AM	#77
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	^^^that is the stalk that's installed and this BELOW, is what an O.E.M toyota cruise stalk looks like... courtesy of a toyotanation.com DIY __________________ MicroImageonline forums - Shroomster Xda Forums - Shroomster Androidforums - Shroomster I'm noticing a pattern......

04-18-2009, 04:52 AM	#78
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,566	So does this need to be run through the clock spring if so does that mean we have to replace it as well. just a thougt ,and probably a bad one. __________________ http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/index.php

04-18-2009, 08:08 AM	#80
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	I think the pic of the one I Bought showed a wire with it. If not Ill just make one, no biggie. The guy told me it shipped but no tracking #? is that because its USPS? __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

04-18-2009, 08:20 AM	#81
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	lol, okay. I usually deal with UPS and FedEx, I guess im spoiled that way. __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

04-18-2009, 08:31 AM	#83
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	The thought crossed my mind as well __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

04-17-2009, 08:05 PM	#73
Castaway View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris hb 2d Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Quebec city Posts: 40	Sounds like it's installed upside down...

04-18-2009, 12:12 AM	#75
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	i'm pretty sure it's who does it first. lol too bad i wasn't in the crowd who "ordered it first"

04-18-2009, 08:01 AM	#79
lunjiaow Drives: Yaris Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia. Posts: 189	you may need the wire to connect it to the clockspring. top pictures are from the corolla... assuming it will be some what similar to the yaris. i think the part number for that wire is 84633-42030

04-18-2009, 09:17 AM	#85
lunjiaow Drives: Yaris Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia. Posts: 189	Yeah. its just two T30 torx bits on each side of the steering wheel. then just pull the horn/airbag off, be careful not to deploy the airbag and dont disconnet the airbag when battery is still connected. Its recommended to disconnect the battery and wait 60seconds or so to discharge power. I just wanted to check whats behind the steering wheel so i didn't disconnect the battery. Took less then 5mins to take out.

04-18-2009, 12:43 PM	#86
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	my dealer had remove the top cover of my dashboard, and they did remove the passenger air bag without disconnecting the battery.

04-18-2009, 01:33 PM	#87
ozmdd Reluctantly Crouched... Drives: 2008 Yaris HB M/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 867	Airbag pullers: its very easy. Make sure the battery is disconnected for a few minutes (I think the manual says 3-6, I waited 10), then use the CORRECT torx driver to remove the 2 side-bolts (you'll need one with a bit of reach), and it might take a decent tug to break the bolt initially, but then its easy). You should matchmark your wheel before you pull it. You shouldn't need a wheel pullet, just tug back-and-forth till it comes off. If you move your closckspring at all, read the directions on how to reset it. Its not hard, but needs to be done right or it will be an EXPENSIVE repair, and might set-off the airbag when you are turning. This is not a process to be afraid of, just take your time and know the steps. BTW - the "clockspring" is the name for the circular plastic unit behind the steerign wheel that allows all the wires to reach the steering wheel/cruise/airbag/horns and still spin the steering wheel round-and-round, where some very old vehicles ran the wires through a hollow center shaft.

04-18-2009, 03:07 PM	#89
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