Matrix / Cruise Control

[avil]

My Father has a 2005 Matrix and he getting a new one. I am going to buy the 2005 because I need a second car and it only has 20k on it. He bought a car with no cruise control because he never drives on the highway. I want the car to specifically drive on the highway because it gets good gas mileage. Can it be fitted with cruise control after the fact? I am assuming it functions from the wiper control and not the wheel. Thanks in advance.

[mistamatrix]

The cruise control actually has its own arm.

[j27lee]

yes, you can add cruise after the fact. I think the part (control arm) is about $80... plus install

[Shelbrain]

http://www.*************.com/forum/s...cruise+control (9th gen corolla dot com)

http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=25652

The gen vibe forum you need to register for, but it has more detailed instructions with pictures. The vibe has the same setup as the corolla.

I used to have an 07 Corolla, bought the parts, but never did the install before someone hit me and totalled the car. Good luck

[syrgrad91]

Hmmm, I saw the stuff on thecruisecontrolstore.com, and for some reason the 03-04 Matrix is more expensive that the 05 and later. I wonder what's up with that. Is it really as simple as adding the cruise control stalk?

[Jeff Lange]

03-04 is cable-throttle and it actually needs a lot more stuff to be installed.
05+ is electronic throttle, and the ECU controls everything, all you need is the switch to be installed.

Jeff

[Squashtowner]

I did this 2 years ago on my 05. Cut the hole and plugged the stalk in, then installed a clutch cutout switch, and voila! Cruise control.

Also works for factory fogs, the switch, and variable delay wipers...which I also installed myself.

I miss the power windows and mirrors my last car had tho

[tacman88]

Be Careful, 2005 and 2006 models with all wheel drive are still cable driven, not drive by wire. Make sure you check before ordering the wrong parts !!!!