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Want to add cruise control
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:55 am
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
Re: Want to add cruise control (jc7)
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:03 am
by kevera
Do a search.Tons of topics.
Re: Want to add cruise control (jc7)
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 3:20 am
by prathman
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.
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 3:58 am
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
Re: (jc7)
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:22 am
by lovemyraffe
Welcome! I hope the cruise works well for you. p.s. you better post pics before the angry mob attacks
Re: (jc7)
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:17 am
by KNINE
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.
Re: Want to add cruise control (jc7)
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:14 am
by sstress
I used this walk thru.... and everything went flawlessly....
http://matrixowners.com/index.php?showtopic=71247