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

[nickhjort]

Nice.

[MGargano]

Any ideas on where I can find a steering column cover that already has the opening for the cruise stalk? My car's basically brand new and I don't wanna mess up the OEM cover if I can help it.

[MGargano]

Originally Posted by PK198105

try a scrap yard. you might get lucky and find one there if not there is always the dealership

Anybody know the part #?

[mikenacarato]

i thought the cruise came through the steering wheel, not the column cover?

[CTScott]

Cover, Steering Wheel Boss, Lower: 45184-52130-B0

This is for one that has factory cruise control, (and it is the plastic back of the wheel, not the column cover).

[MGargano]

Ohh so it's actually the back of the steering wheel, not the column cover? Doh! This fits & color matches the US 09?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by MGargano

Ohh so it's actually the back of the steering wheel, not the column cover? Doh! This fits & color matches the US 09?

Yes.

[MGargano]

Thanks, just ordered from TRDSparks. Should be getting the fogs, OEM combo stalk, shrouds, clutch switch, and boss this weekend to go with the cruise stalk. I figure I'll pull the steering wheel once and be done with it.

[nickhjort]

CTScott, I checked every pin (just to be sure) on those two IC's (IC500,IC501) and the pins for the blank spot where the third IC should go (IC502). Nothing :( they were all the same after I hit the Cruise switch. I grounded my meter to the frame and checked the pins with the red lead of the meter while it was on DC Voltage "20V" setting. That's how I do it right (I don't think I'm that dumb, but just to make sure) I guess it's not gunna happen the easy way as usual :)

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by nickhjort

CTScott, I checked every pin (just to be sure) on those two IC's (IC500,IC501) and the pins for the blank spot where the third IC should go (IC502). Nothing :( they were all the same after I hit the Cruise switch. I grounded my meter to the frame and checked the pins with the red lead of the meter while it was on DC Voltage "20V" setting. That's how I do it right (I don't think I'm that dumb, but just to make sure) I guess it's not gunna happen the easy way as usual :)

Sounds like you tested it correctly. As PK mentioned prior, there was little chance that it would be there, but it was worth a shot. I have to order some parts today for another project, so I'll order what I need as well to test my method of lighting your LED.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by nickhjort

CTScott, I checked every pin (just to be sure) on those two IC's (IC500,IC501) and the pins for the blank spot where the third IC should go (IC502). Nothing :( they were all the same after I hit the Cruise switch. I grounded my meter to the frame and checked the pins with the red lead of the meter while it was on DC Voltage "20V" setting. That's how I do it right (I don't think I'm that dumb, but just to make sure) I guess it's not gunna happen the easy way as usual :)

I received the parts this week for lighting your LED, without changing your switch. I will be using a PIC12HV615 microcontroller to sense the switch press (and differentiate between the on/off and one of the other ones being pressed) and to drive the LED. The entire circuit will only require the 8 pin microcontroller, a transistor, and a few resistors (totaling maybe $5 in parts).

I will hopefully have some time this weekend to experiment. PM me your mailing address, and when I have it all figured out, I'll mail you the "module" (at no charge, since you've been the guinea pig for this).

[nickhjort]

Awsome. Thanks.

[stran]

CTScott and nickhjort, you guys are awesome. keep up the good work.

this info is super helpful. i will do this on my car once i have some downtime. i have an 07 auto, FYI.

[nickhjort]

Thanks. It feels good to be able to actually help for once instead of just sucking in all the information and hard work of others to make my car better :) I like being one of the first to do a mod.

[MGargano]

This is a little off topic but does anyone out there know where I can find the leather wrapped steering wheel? Even just the toyota part number would be great

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by MGargano

This is a little off topic but does anyone out there know where I can find the leather wrapped steering wheel? Even just the toyota part number would be great

"a little off topic?"

[MGargano]

Originally Posted by tk-421

"a little off topic?"

Ok... a lot off topic. It's just that I'm pulling the steering wheel to install the cruise and fog light stalks, so I thought if I could find the leather steering wheel I'd be able to do it all at the same time.

[manta]

I've seen here a question about the European Multimode (robotic transmission),
This guy had a 2007 model; I own the new 2009 face lifted (+new engine, new transmission) 2009 model NSP90L – CHLGKW, does anyone knows if its ECM supports Cruise Control?
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