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Base Model "upgrades"

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 8:40 pm
by Plcd22
I am curious about the electrical systems and how the base is different from other models:

Question:
I have an 03 base model vibe with NO power anything except for the mirrors. Is the wiring harness still the same as other models with more "options"? If so is it possible (without a ton of expense) to add cruise control to my base model? Or are all kinds of components missing that I would need?

I do a bit of highway driving and I am constantly catching myself over 80 because this baby just goes (once it gets there). This 1.8 may be small but it cruises well! :)

Thanks in advance for your time!

Re: Base Model "upgrades"

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 4:48 am
by MacGyver
On 2005 and up Vibes, adding cruise control is as simple as adding the switch to the steering wheel, because all the wiring is already there.

Unfortunately, not the case for 03/04 as your vehicle uses a throttle cable and not an electronic throttle (drive by wire), so a lot of additional hardware is required.

See viewtopic.php?t=6624

Re: Base Model "upgrades"

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 7:00 am
by Plcd22
MacGyver wrote:On 2005 and up Vibes, adding cruise control is as simple as adding the switch to the steering wheel, because all the wiring is already there.

Unfortunately, not the case for 03/04 as your vehicle uses a throttle cable and not an electronic throttle (drive by wire), so a lot of additional hardware is required.

See viewtopic.php?t=6624
Thanks, I figured mine would be that way :(

Re: Base Model "upgrades"

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 9:47 pm
by jolt
If you want cruise control, then check this:

http://www.thecruisecontrolstore.com/vibe/

Re: Base Model "upgrades"

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 10:31 pm
by Plcd22
jolt wrote:If you want cruise control, then check this:

http://www.thecruisecontrolstore.com/vibe/
WOW $304 for a complete kit including the "universal disengagement clutch" - would this be hard to do? Has anyone done this before on here?

Thanks for all the help so far! :)

Re: Base Model "upgrades"

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 10:55 am
by jolt
Look around that site and you can ask them, it is their kit.

http://www.thecruisecontrolstore.com/cr ... ta-matrix/