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bronsin · 06-03-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

The current draw in negligible, so any switch will work. Fitting four of the ones I used is tricky. I drew it up in CAD and found that I only had a margin of about 1/8" for the four switches to fit through the hole behind the trim piece. One thing I just realized that I didn't check how much that hole can be widened.

The hole can be widened A LOT, maybe half an inch on the radius. The catch is the plastic material is like an inch thick. It would make a huge mess to remove it.

PS the switch Im thinking of using is Digikey EG2021-ND.

CTScott · 06-03-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

The hole can be widened A LOT, maybe half an inch on the radius. The catch is the plastic material is like an inch think. It would make a huge mess to remove it.

That's the nice thing about mounting the switches to that removable trim piece - All of the drilling mess happens on the bench instead of in the car.

bronsin · 06-04-2009, 01:39 PM

Here is my switch install showing the radio shack numbers. Note: I havnt tried this out in the dash to see if my hole position is correct!

CTScott · 06-04-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

Here is my switch install showing the radio shack numbers. Note: I havnt tried this out in the dash to see if my hole position is correct!

Looks close. If you look at the scratched cross and circle on the back of mine you can see the center point of the hole and approximate diameter.

bronsin · 06-04-2009, 01:50 PM

Looks like its possible with these switches that they will fit even if they dont make the hole, judging by the standoffs on the panel itself.

Yeah it fits! The switches are on a 3/4 inch circle. The center of the circle is 1 3/16 inches from the top of the panel (as measured on the outside of the panel) and 1 7/16 inches from the right side of the panel. I cut a 1 1/2 inch circle (the diameter of the cutout in the dash)from a piece of paper and laid out the switches on the paper. Then glued the paper to the panel measureing the center point of the circle from the sides.

marcus · 06-04-2009, 02:49 PM

would this work for any other cars..

CTScott · 06-04-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by marcus

would this work for any other cars..

Such as?

I would think that based on what we found with the Yaris it would probably be doable for any drive by wire Toyota.

marcus · 06-04-2009, 03:01 PM

nice...

bronsin · 06-04-2009, 05:21 PM

IM thinking something similiar will work for all such DBW cars.

Pitt Yaris · 06-04-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PatrickJohnson

No, the 2008 LB doesn't have the light on the dash. But really, I didn't need it. I may at some point add the other 2 buttons though.

So did you have to do more than ctscott?

CTScott · 06-04-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Yaris

So did you have to do more than ctscott?

Take a look at this thread:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16188

It shows what is required to do it with and 07 or 08. Basically, the extra work is running a wire from the switches to an empty pin on the ECM.

bronsin · 06-05-2009, 11:29 AM

Mod is in and working! The lights for CC come on in the dash and the four buttons are working. I really needed this because my feet are going numb and its hard to feel how much to press the gas pedal. Now I can do it with the pushbuttons a lot of the time. Thankyou so much for this idea!

PS The wife and everybody at work were not exactly supportive about this. "Whattaya messin' wit a bran new car fo...yo is gonna RUIN it!" You need to break through this negative energy sometimes!

PPS My car is a 2009 Basic 2 door HB. Made last September. Oh and it is black in color. I think that helped....

bronsin · 06-05-2009, 03:47 PM

I have two sets of resistors and two sets of switches I bought that I didnt use. For $5 Ill send you a set. PM me if intereted.

POORSHA · 06-05-2009, 05:11 PM

pm'd

CTScott · 06-05-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by POORSHA

pm'd

Let me know if you need help with the install, since you're in CT as well.

nickhjort · 06-05-2009, 11:20 PM

Hold on just a couple more days and I'll have that module installed. I just haven't had time to rip the dash again. I also have to rethink my clutch switch, the switch broke. That's what I get for going cheap :) Anyway, I'll prolly just buy the oem one. I'll put picks up when I'm done with all of this...

POORSHA · 06-05-2009, 11:24 PM

thanks i might just take you up on it

goat1of2 · 06-06-2009, 08:33 AM

In order to provide the on-off indicators which some folks want...rather than messing with wiring LEDS and such, why not just buy an illuminated switch button? Would that work? If so, which Digikey part number would you supersmart electronics types recommend?

I'm about to make an offer on an 07 Yaris without cruise and am MOST grateful that I stumbled on this thread! Thank you all!

06-05-2009, 11:20 PM	#124
nickhjort My R1 eats my Vitz!! View User's Garage Drives: '07 Vitz Lifty, Stick Shift Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oneida, NY Posts: 131	Hold on just a couple more days and I'll have that module installed. I just haven't had time to rip the dash again. I also have to rethink my clutch switch, the switch broke. That's what I get for going cheap :) Anyway, I'll prolly just buy the oem one. I'll put picks up when I'm done with all of this... __________________ My Car Rules!

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06-04-2009, 01:39 PM	#111
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	Here is my switch install showing the radio shack numbers. Note: I havnt tried this out in the dash to see if my hole position is correct!

06-04-2009, 01:50 PM	#113
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	Looks like its possible with these switches that they will fit even if they dont make the hole, judging by the standoffs on the panel itself. Yeah it fits! The switches are on a 3/4 inch circle. The center of the circle is 1 3/16 inches from the top of the panel (as measured on the outside of the panel) and 1 7/16 inches from the right side of the panel. I cut a 1 1/2 inch circle (the diameter of the cutout in the dash)from a piece of paper and laid out the switches on the paper. Then glued the paper to the panel measureing the center point of the circle from the sides.

06-04-2009, 02:49 PM	#114
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	would this work for any other cars..

06-04-2009, 03:01 PM	#116
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	nice...

06-04-2009, 05:21 PM	#117
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	IM thinking something similiar will work for all such DBW cars.

06-05-2009, 11:29 AM	#120
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	Mod is in and working! The lights for CC come on in the dash and the four buttons are working. I really needed this because my feet are going numb and its hard to feel how much to press the gas pedal. Now I can do it with the pushbuttons a lot of the time. Thankyou so much for this idea! PS The wife and everybody at work were not exactly supportive about this. "Whattaya messin' wit a bran new car fo...yo is gonna RUIN it!" You need to break through this negative energy sometimes! PPS My car is a 2009 Basic 2 door HB. Made last September. Oh and it is black in color. I think that helped....

06-05-2009, 03:47 PM	#121
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	I have two sets of resistors and two sets of switches I bought that I didnt use. For $5 Ill send you a set. PM me if intereted.

06-05-2009, 05:11 PM	#122
POORSHA View User's Garage Drives: 2008 LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NE CT Posts: 418	pm'd

06-05-2009, 11:24 PM	#125
POORSHA View User's Garage Drives: 2008 LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NE CT Posts: 418	thanks i might just take you up on it

06-06-2009, 08:33 AM	#126
goat1of2 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Auto 3-door Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 9	In order to provide the on-off indicators which some folks want...rather than messing with wiring LEDS and such, why not just buy an illuminated switch button? Would that work? If so, which Digikey part number would you supersmart electronics types recommend? I'm about to make an offer on an 07 Yaris without cruise and am MOST grateful that I stumbled on this thread! Thank you all!