Want to add cruise control

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jc7
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Want to add cruise control

Post by jc7 »

Hi,I just got an 08 Vibe with automatic trans and would like to add OEM or OEM style cruise control.Anyone got any suggestions which brand to buy and where to get it?Thanks,Joe
kevera
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Re: Want to add cruise control (jc7)

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Do a search.Tons of topics.
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prathman
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Re: Want to add cruise control (jc7)

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All you need to buy is the control stalk since the necessary control and sensors are already in the car. Here's one source for the control stalk:http://www.rockauto.com/catalo...,4320You'll also need to cut a hole in the plastic housing around the steering column and reposition the green ground wire for the horn which uses the same connector. That wire has to be removed from the existing connector and inserted into the new connector that comes with the stalk.As mentioned, there are lots of previous threads with more detailed instructions. A very worthwhile and pretty inexpensive modification.
jc7
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Post by jc7 »

Thanks for the reply. I just ordered the stalk from rockauto. The search feature provided enough info for me to try it.Joe
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Welcome! I hope the cruise works well for you. p.s. you better post pics before the angry mob attacks
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KNINE
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It's not difficult, and well worth the effort. I used a one inch wood cutting bit to cut through the plastic steering column. It made a nice clean cut, and it looks like it came from the factory that way.
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I used this walk thru.... and everything went flawlessly....http://matrixowners.com/index.php?showtopic=71247
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