Can we do this? (aka The DIY Cruise Control Thread) - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Kal-El · 04-12-2009, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PK198105

cause not everyone wants/needs it. and also why ask 15$ if you can ask 500$. anyways right now its 50-50.

Well, I mean from the factory unless Toyota wants dealers to rip off it's customers? And there's lot's of things included in cars that some people may not use. The point is, is that if every component of cruise control is present except for a $15 stock, it seems wastful not to include it and be an extra selling point for the Yaris - "standard cruise control". It would benefit Toyota.

mrbond · 04-12-2009, 01:25 AM

^ it would certainly benefit Toyota from a sales standpoint, but Toyota is just like any other major business: cost conscious. This is why we have a LOT of hard plastic inside, and why power windows and locks are still an option. The Yaris was meant to be a cheap, fuel efficient car. By that philosophy, it wouldn't make sense for Toyota to put a $98 control stalk (that's the MSRP for this part) in every Yaris. There's millions of Yarii in the world, so it would add up real quick.

eTiMaGo · 04-12-2009, 02:18 AM

I'm moving this to the DIY forum where it would be more appropriate.

Not to rain on your parade guys, but I have not seen anywhere in the technical manuals that there is any kind of built-in programming/circuitry for cruise control. I may very well be wrong of course

devinlamothe · 04-12-2009, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

I'm moving this to the DIY forum where it would be more appropriate.

Not to rain on your parade guys, but I have not seen anywhere in the technical manuals that there is any kind of built-in programming/circuitry for cruise control. I may very well be wrong of course

Say it isn't so!! lol

devinlamothe · 04-12-2009, 02:43 AM

Taken from the cruise control system manual for an '07 sedan:

Quote:

The
ECM controls the throttle opening angle based on
signals from switches and sensors.
The microcomputer which controls the cruise control
system is built into the ECM, and uses is the throttle
position sensor and motor as the actuator.
Constant speed control gets ready when the cruise
control main switch ON-OFF button is pushed (the
CRUISE MAIN indicator light comes on).

eTiMaGo · 04-12-2009, 02:51 AM

well whaddaya know... like the man with one short leg says after an operation, I stand corrected!

devinlamothe · 04-12-2009, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

well whaddaya know... like the man with one short leg says after an operation, I stand corrected!

After reading the manual it seems the only thing you need to 'activate' the cruise is the stalk, as it serves as the main 'switch' to tell the ECU to turn cruise on... now, the only problem I see is any yarii who do not have the CRUISE light on the dash (mine doesn't). Not sure how that is going to work? I guess you will just have to make sure you know when it's on or off, lol.

BTW, here is the manual if you want to take a look. It's for a sedan but I'm assuming it will be the same for the hatch.

mrbond · 04-12-2009, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

well whaddaya know... like the man with one short leg says after an operation, I stand corrected!

lol reminds me of Seamus from Family guy.

devinlamothe · 04-12-2009, 03:16 AM

Well after reading a bit more, it would seem the ECU has to have the cruise programming in it for it to function. Now I am confused, time for sleep LOL

goku87 · 04-12-2009, 05:46 AM

If this works I will totally do it.

Shroomster · 04-12-2009, 12:46 PM

lol just to let Pk know, you need the abs valve assembly for the abs to work.

Shroomster · 04-12-2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PK198105

i realize that , but we're talking pre wired electrical system for it which i believe all yarii share.

o.i.c.

MadMax · 04-12-2009, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devinlamothe

now, the only problem I see is any yarii who do not have the CRUISE light on the dash (mine doesn't). Not sure how that is going to work? I guess you will just have to make sure you know when it's on or off, lol.

I have the factory cruise control in my 08 US-specs LB, and there is no cruise control light on the dash...

By the way, if this is true I wish I had told the dealership to remove the stalk and cut the price by $300. I rarely use the cruise control...

Cheers! M2

devinlamothe · 04-12-2009, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

I have the factory cruise control in my 08 US-specs LB, and there is no cruise control light on the dash...

By the way, if this is true I wish I had told the dealership to remove the stalk and cut the price by $300. I rarely use the cruise control...

Cheers! M2

Interesting ... well then maybe this is getting better and better lol

enobmort42 · 04-13-2009, 02:09 PM

::crosses fingers::

devinlamothe · 04-13-2009, 02:25 PM

Bah. I just got this from the guy I ordered from:

Quote:

I will ship your goods as soon as the post office is open. Thailand Holiday ( Thailand New Year) is April 12--17 2009. I will ship your goods on April 18 2009

manborn · 04-13-2009, 04:23 PM

Just checked, CRUISE light when on shows top right of 100 MPH.

mrbond · 04-13-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devinlamothe

Bah. I just got this from the guy I ordered from:

lol yeah, I got that too.

04-12-2009, 01:25 AM	#20
mrbond View User's Garage Drives: 2008 meteorite hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 960	^ it would certainly benefit Toyota from a sales standpoint, but Toyota is just like any other major business: cost conscious. This is why we have a LOT of hard plastic inside, and why power windows and locks are still an option. The Yaris was meant to be a cheap, fuel efficient car. By that philosophy, it wouldn't make sense for Toyota to put a $98 control stalk (that's the MSRP for this part) in every Yaris. There's millions of Yarii in the world, so it would add up real quick. __________________ - HOOOEY! That's one tahny little cawr! What the heck kinda toy is that? - A Toyota Yaris - A whut Yaris?

04-12-2009, 02:18 AM	#21
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	I'm moving this to the DIY forum where it would be more appropriate. Not to rain on your parade guys, but I have not seen anywhere in the technical manuals that there is any kind of built-in programming/circuitry for cruise control. I may very well be wrong of course __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

04-12-2009, 02:51 AM	#24
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	well whaddaya know... like the man with one short leg says after an operation, I stand corrected! __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

04-12-2009, 05:46 AM	#28
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04-12-2009, 12:46 PM	#29
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	lol just to let Pk know, you need the abs valve assembly for the abs to work. __________________ MicroImageonline forums - Shroomster Xda Forums - Shroomster Androidforums - Shroomster I'm noticing a pattern......

04-12-2009, 03:16 AM	#27
devinlamothe Drives: '07 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sudbury, Canada Posts: 520	Well after reading a bit more, it would seem the ECU has to have the cruise programming in it for it to function. Now I am confused, time for sleep LOL

04-13-2009, 02:09 PM	#33
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04-13-2009, 04:23 PM	#35
manborn are u still 34/39? View User's Garage Drives: flint mica yaris s sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: bergen county, nj, us Posts: 146	Just checked, CRUISE light when on shows top right of 100 MPH.

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