Cruise Control Instal

Hey guys



I've got a 96 corolla and it doesn't have cruise control. I've been looking around to but the parts to try and convert it. Well i've found:



- cruise control ecu

- and the actuation motor



Is there anything else i need? I know the control on the steering wheel. How about anything else? And has anyone ever tackled this job?

Reply 1 : Cruise Control Instal

dont forget pedal switches!



-SP

Reply 2 : Cruise Control Instal

there is only one pedal switch and its on the brake pedal. the cruise control actuator (near the pass. side motor mount) has a cable hooked to it and links to the gas pedal. Also you will need the cruise control ecu, but im not sure if it will hook into your existing wiriing harness

Reply 3 : Cruise Control Instal

I've been tackling this job for probably a year now or so haha but seriously its been awhile, I started a thread awhile back but I keep working at it for a few hours and then getting discouraged for a week, so I still haven't completed it. Your harness is NOT prewired for it (assuming its like mine; base Corolla without factory cruise, mines a 95 but I dont think that would effect it too much). So its a matter of removing the fender and dash, and stripping the entire harness out included related components, which is why I've been slow at it not to mention the cold weather is keeping me inside...but nevertheless I'm still determined to try. I picked up an old 93 corolla for $150 and it happened to come with cruise so I can take my time. I would suggest doing the same because it's a big job. I'm running into extra hurtles because i'm taking it from an automatic and putting it in a manual. Keeping all that in mind, i'm not trying to rain on your parade, It's just that its not a plug and play type of job, it'll take a bit of time and determination.



I'll be sure to make a thread if I ever getting it working, or find out that it's impossible. I'm still yet to know, but i've removed about 70% of the harness and im leaning towards "a pain but possible"

Reply 4 : Cruise Control Instal

Really eh. Well i've only looked quick time. But i've seen one car with cruise control. And the place the actuator motor was sitting under the hood. Is the same place i have a taped up wire under my hood so i'm assuming that's the same place. i would hock up the motor that i buy.



That leads me to my next question. Does anyone have any close up pictures of the cruise control hook up under the hood. Or can take any pictures of it?



Thanks

-Leo

Reply 5 : Cruise Control Instal

sure, see the windhield washer fluid reservoir, it's that black box with the cable going to it behind it

Reply 6 : Cruise Control Instal

Wow the one i saw didn't look like that. But i may be confusing it with my girl friend corolla. and it's the 8th gen. Does anyone else have a photo of there curise control. I have a 96 corolla dx. Or are they all going to be the same like that??



Thanks

Reply 7 : Cruise Control Instal

well, the black box is really jus a plastic cover. But yes, the modulator should all look like that. I haven't seen any different. Now the switch near the steering wheel had an old and new style switch. One was on the left side and looked like a turn signal switch stickin out. The newer ones is on the right and is a bit more nice.

Reply 8 : Cruise Control Instal

I think it mattered if it was factory installed or dealer/port installed. Port/Dealer used a toyota specific "universal" kit that was plug and play from ROSTRA. Came with all the connectors that just plugged right between factory harnesses. Only "hard" connection on mine was where you had to splice into ECU lead I presume for VSS. At the time I sold mine there were a couple of the same exact ones on ebay. Mine was mounted in same place but looked like below picture and tapped into vacuum line. Cable ran along firewall.