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

[Sir A.Y. Atoyot]

Originally Posted by devinlamothe

I ended up getting it off ... I meant using the torque wrench as a breaker bar of sorts to give me leverage... and it worked.

If you were really using a torque wrench as a breaker bar, you should know that this is a bad practice - it could make the torque wrench inaccurate (at least), or even destroy it. It's a much better idea to get an actual breaker bar. The one shown is likely bigger than you need, but they are available in a variety of sizes.

[nickhjort]

Ok...so the first test didn't go so hot. I have some pics...
















So I started the car and the airbag light was on...duh...I don't have the passenger side plugged in. I pulled out the driveway nice and easy so as not to tip over my speedometer. I hit 40mph and press that "on" button...pop! There goes a fuse and all my dash lights start coming on and the "cool" light is blinking, and the car is boggin down. It didn't stall, but it wouldn't go faster. SO I pulled over and started checking fuses. My 7.5A Ignition fuse blew. Now I'm not sure if something crossed or what. I checked and double checked all my connections. Not bare wires, nothin'. I changed the fuse and everything was fine...safe to say I didn't try testing it again on the way home :)

Here's what I did:
I tapped the #40 pin on the ECM connector "A21" and ran the wire through the firewall and spliced it with the red wire from the switch setup.
Then I took a jumper...with a fuse... and jumped from the blue wire CTScott showed me in the engine compartment fuse box, but the white wire wasn't where it should be, but it was just to ground it. So I jumped it to another white wire that grounded (according to my multimeter touching the white wire and the frame...0 resistance) Anyway, I have no idea why it tripped the ingnition fuse. Please help me with any ideas. I hope i didn't fcuk up the ECM by blowing the fuse. Everything seemed perfectly fine when I replaced it. HELP! :(

[supmet]

Originally Posted by Sir A.Y. Atoyot

If you were really using a torque wrench as a breaker bar, you should know that this is a bad practice - it could make the torque wrench inaccurate (at least), or even destroy it.

When I was reading his post about using a torque wrench to loosen a bolt, all I could think was "somebody's dad is gonna be PISSED"

[IllusionX]

Originally Posted by Shroomster

meh...we got the cruise for free when they were writing the paper work and the stalk is on the left side of the steering column

Originally Posted by PK198105

you sure? i never saw the OEM one installed. the one we got is listed as a direct replacement for the OEM.

You see, that's exactly what i'm talking about. Shroommaster got the aftermarket cruise control, which is exactly NOT what i wanted.

that was my main worry so i did not get the cruise option when i bought my yaris aero. I remembered, at the time, the sedan with package C came with factory cruise control.

[Castaway]

Sounds like it's installed upside down...

[Shroomster]

Originally Posted by Castaway

Sounds like it's installed upside down...

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

[IllusionX]

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

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

[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

[1NZYaris1]

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]

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.

[Klink10]

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]

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]

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]

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

[AlexNet0]

The thought crossed my mind as well

[lunjiaow]

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]

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

[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.