Dealer wants my Cruise - Toyota Yaris Forums

jambo101 · 06-20-2012, 01:58 PM

Dealer (Spinelli Montreal)just called me up and said they'd pay me $460 to take out my Cruise control as evidently it interferes with police and fire radio communications.

Well as i may have used the device once or twice since buying the car new in 08 i'm thinking they can have it.
Any one else get this notification?

CTScott · 06-20-2012, 02:14 PM

Nice! Take the $460, let them pull the Rostra kit, and install the OEM stalk per my DIY, and you'll still be up $400.

bronsin · 06-20-2012, 02:44 PM

Weird.

How is that even possible. There arent any transmitters involved. (are there?)

He must want to install it on his mistresses Yaris.

CTScott · 06-20-2012, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronsin

Weird.

How is that even possible. There arent any transmitters involved. (are there?)

He must want to install it on his mistresses Yaris.

It is just the opposite. Supposedly the Rostra has some issues where it is susceptible to radio frequency emissions and can malfunction if a high wattage transmitter is keyed in close proximity.

edmscan · 06-20-2012, 03:00 PM

I am an Amateur Radio Operator (Ham Radio Operator) and as such I have a radio in my Yaris. I have done extensive testing to get the cruise control to malfunction. I have the same cruise control as the OP has described (aftermarket Rostra one).

The only way I was able to make the cruise contol malfunction was to take a handheld radio and plug it into the cigarette lighter outlet. Otherwise using different frequencies and power levels I was unable to make the cruise control malfunction.

I tried using a normal VHF/UHF transmitter with power up to 50 watts and have experienced no problems with the cruise. But .. using 5 watts (and plugged into the cigarette lighter outlet) I was able to make it malfunction. So .. an increase of power does not have an effect on the unit.

I have also been asked to remove my cruise control by the dealer .. and I have refused to remove it. I was offered $487 to have them remove it.

jambo101 · 06-20-2012, 03:29 PM

If i used it frequently i'd certainly be keeping it but i might be in a position to use it once a year if that so by all means have the darn thing which i never wanted to begin with but it was part of the power option package that came with the car, you want air? then you gotta have power windows and cruise control

bronsin · 06-20-2012, 03:43 PM

Oh I thought it was factory cc.

Learn something every day!

edmscan · 06-20-2012, 03:45 PM

Mine was dealer installed ... not a factory install.

CTScott · 06-20-2012, 03:56 PM

The recall is only for the dealer/port installed Rostra aftermarket stand-alone system, not for the OEM cruise, which is built into the ECM.

suckerface · 06-20-2012, 05:07 PM

So, as you've all pointed out, I have the Rostra kit as well, which was there when I bought it. I'd love to jump on this "recall"...should I contact the lot that I got it used from to see if they know anything about it?

CTScott · 06-20-2012, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suckerface

So, as you've all pointed out, I have the Rostra kit as well, which was there when I bought it. I'd love to jump on this "recall"...should I contact the lot that I got it used from to see if they know anything about it?

To the best of my knowledge, so far the recall is only for Canada.

suckerface · 06-20-2012, 05:27 PM

Bollocks.

Betrivent · 06-20-2012, 06:06 PM

Do what CT says, and get them to remove it, and then do the OEM one!

fnkngrv · 06-20-2012, 07:00 PM

Yup...sell it!

Shroomster · 06-20-2012, 08:36 PM

Well we've got a rostra dealer installed kit, and it cancels speed selection when we hit a bump in the roads....no idea why.....first module was replaced because it shut off intermittently and wouldn't turn back on.....

bronsin · 06-21-2012, 07:25 AM

Well well now I have to add Rosta CC to the list of things to NEVER do to your vehicle like wash the engine with a hose and degreaser and theft alarms.

Unless you are a sucker for punishment in which case by all means go right ahead!

jambo101 · 06-28-2012, 05:15 AM

Everything went smoothly,i now have no cruise and am waiting for a $460 check from Toyota Canada

marcus · 06-28-2012, 10:42 AM

they just ask me that a week ago when i was getting my ac checked..i said i dont use cb radio...lol

06-20-2012, 01:58 PM	#1
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	Dealer wants my Cruise Dealer (Spinelli Montreal)just called me up and said they'd pay me $460 to take out my Cruise control as evidently it interferes with police and fire radio communications. Well as i may have used the device once or twice since buying the car new in 08 i'm thinking they can have it. Any one else get this notification? __________________ Have Yaris will travel..

06-20-2012, 02:14 PM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Nice! Take the $460, let them pull the Rostra kit, and install the OEM stalk per my DIY, and you'll still be up $400. __________________

06-20-2012, 02:44 PM	#3
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,792	Weird. How is that even possible. There arent any transmitters involved. (are there?) He must want to install it on his mistresses Yaris. __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

06-20-2012, 03:29 PM	#6
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	If i used it frequently i'd certainly be keeping it but i might be in a position to use it once a year if that so by all means have the darn thing which i never wanted to begin with but it was part of the power option package that came with the car, you want air? then you gotta have power windows and cruise control __________________ Have Yaris will travel..

06-20-2012, 03:43 PM	#7
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,792	Oh I thought it was factory cc. Learn something every day! __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

06-20-2012, 03:00 PM	#5
edmscan Drives: 2020 Corolla Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 549	I am an Amateur Radio Operator (Ham Radio Operator) and as such I have a radio in my Yaris. I have done extensive testing to get the cruise control to malfunction. I have the same cruise control as the OP has described (aftermarket Rostra one). The only way I was able to make the cruise contol malfunction was to take a handheld radio and plug it into the cigarette lighter outlet. Otherwise using different frequencies and power levels I was unable to make the cruise control malfunction. I tried using a normal VHF/UHF transmitter with power up to 50 watts and have experienced no problems with the cruise. But .. using 5 watts (and plugged into the cigarette lighter outlet) I was able to make it malfunction. So .. an increase of power does not have an effect on the unit. I have also been asked to remove my cruise control by the dealer .. and I have refused to remove it. I was offered $487 to have them remove it.

06-20-2012, 03:45 PM	#8
edmscan Drives: 2020 Corolla Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 549	Mine was dealer installed ... not a factory install.

06-20-2012, 03:56 PM	#9
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	The recall is only for the dealer/port installed Rostra aftermarket stand-alone system, not for the OEM cruise, which is built into the ECM. __________________

06-20-2012, 05:07 PM	#10
suckerface #1 Lemming Drives: Light Blue '08 Yaris Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 760	So, as you've all pointed out, I have the Rostra kit as well, which was there when I bought it. I'd love to jump on this "recall"...should I contact the lot that I got it used from to see if they know anything about it? __________________

06-20-2012, 05:27 PM	#12
suckerface #1 Lemming Drives: Light Blue '08 Yaris Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 760	Bollocks. __________________

06-20-2012, 06:06 PM	#13
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	Do what CT says, and get them to remove it, and then do the OEM one!

06-20-2012, 07:00 PM	#14
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	Yup...sell it! __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

06-20-2012, 08:36 PM	#15
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	Well we've got a rostra dealer installed kit, and it cancels speed selection when we hit a bump in the roads....no idea why.....first module was replaced because it shut off intermittently and wouldn't turn back on..... __________________ MicroImageonline forums - Shroomster Xda Forums - Shroomster Androidforums - Shroomster I'm noticing a pattern......

06-21-2012, 07:25 AM	#16
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,792	Well well now I have to add Rosta CC to the list of things to NEVER do to your vehicle like wash the engine with a hose and degreaser and theft alarms. Unless you are a sucker for punishment in which case by all means go right ahead! __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

06-28-2012, 05:15 AM	#17
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	Everything went smoothly,i now have no cruise and am waiting for a $460 check from Toyota Canada __________________ Have Yaris will travel..

06-28-2012, 10:42 AM	#18
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	they just ask me that a week ago when i was getting my ac checked..i said i dont use cb radio...lol __________________ If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits eighty-eight miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious shit!!!!!! "Horsepower is how fast you hit the object. Torque is how far you move that object.."

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