Cruise control

lalunettelalunette familEE
in Electronics, Fueling & Air Conditioning
Has anyone installed an aftermarket cruise control on a wagon?

I'm going on a road trip in August and plan on giving my right foot a rest while I drive... :twisted:

Cheers !!

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  • akiraboyakiraboy HondaCivicWagon.com Founder
    I have not but I have seen some installed on some junkyard wagons so I know its possible
    I'd say search google for some info
  • davensdavens familEE
    Audiovox makes a decent universal cruise control package. Not to expense and works reasonably well.
  • FSC4wdFSC4wd familEE
    Why not a Civic LX or Integra CC? I started a bastard project with an aftermarket steering wheel and LX/teg parts. Thanks to Pacifier I'll have a EF 8/9 leather wheel with controls, but will still use the LX engine parts. I mean CC is basically a fuel regulator right?
  • marc-111marc-111 Wagonist
    i want this one too but it would come from my 2000 civic i'll try to hook it up to work on my wagon
  • SiWagonSiWagon Council Member
    :evil: :cry: I hate 2 be the bearer of BAD news.The only way the cruise will work on the Wagon(&all Civics) is if you use a ECU with cruise(it's built into the ECU).The only other way maybe if you use a aftermarket cruise & combine it with the other Civic controls. :cry:
  • FSC4wdFSC4wd familEE
    Nooooooooo! :cry:
  • FSC4wdFSC4wd familEE
    "Not compatible with Hondas or with Ford Econoline Vans". Quoted from this ad for an universal Audiovox cc.

    http://brandsplace.stores.yahoo.net/0002-ccs100.html
  • davensdavens familEE
    My roommate had an Audiovox on his CRX for several years. I asked and he was aware that they weren't recommended but he didn't know why...it worked fine.

    I found this...it lists several Hondas. Might be a better, albeit more expensive option, but I can't speak from personal experience:

    http://www.mnrelectronics.com/roscruiscon.html

    http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?TID=75172&PN=1
  • davensdavens familEE
    My roommate had an Audiovox on his CRX for several years. I asked and he was aware that they weren't recommended but he didn't know why...it worked fine.

    I found this...it lists several Hondas. Might be a better, albeit more expensive option, but I can't speak from personal experience:

    http://www.mnrelectronics.com/roscruiscon.html

    http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?TID=75172&PN=1


    Honda cruise control:
    cinder.jpg
  • heraldhamsterheraldhamster Wagonist
    hey, I got several of those Honda cruise controls in my cargo area for traction control.
    talk about multi-functional parts!

    ...jm.
  • jpciiijpciii familEE
    this is a pretty late reply, but there are simple cruise control units that measure RPMs instead of actual speed. They tap into the tach wire, and they are totally universal. They aren't the best at keeping the vehicle's speed constant, but it will certainly give your foot a rest.
  • 89rtmama89rtmama New Wagonist
    Newbie here, catching up to this thread --

    "The only way the cruise will work on the Wagon(&all Civics) is if you use a ECU with cruise(it's built into the ECU)"

    Does this mean that if I *wanted* to put a new ECU in, I could put one in that was new enough to include CC? If so, what else (if anything) would I need to have to make CC work?

    Thanks,

    Jenny
  • ABBEY1227ABBEY1227 Wagonist
    I have talked with a local accessories installer and he gave me a price of $325 to install cruise in my wagon. I've been waiting till i had the extra $ to get it done.
    I could ask him what brand name he uses and if there are any precautions to observe. Will keep you guys posted.
  • 89rtmama89rtmama New Wagonist
    That's a great price, I think ... it would be great for all the DIYers here to know what he's got in mind.

    Jenny
  • jhotajhota familEE
    i've removed aftermarket cruise controls from wagons. and lots of other cars. aftermarket cruise units, in my experience, are crap. your mileage may vary.
  • 89rtmama89rtmama New Wagonist
    So ... if aftermarket's not so smart ... what about OEM from another Honda? Like a slightly later Civic or something? Hmm I think I'd better do some thread searching. Bet this question's been answered.
  • SiWagonSiWagon Council Member
    SiWagon wrote:
    :evil: :cry: I hate 2 be the bearer of BAD news.The only way the cruise will work on the Wagon(&all Civics) is if you use a ECU with cruise(it's built into the ECU).The only other way maybe if you use a aftermarket cruise & combine it with the other Civic controls. :cry:


    :oops: Evidently I found out that a CC out of a '90-'91 Civic Sdn LX(orEX)(other '88-'91/'96 Civic's w/CC may also work) will work in our Wgn.You'll need all CC related pieces out of the donor car.........& the Gas,Brake & Clutch Pedal assembly(too) to make it work.The guy that did it took a day to extract the CC & 3 more days to install it.

    :? :oops: I think it's the AT Civic's that has it built-in into the ECU from '88-'89.
  • 89rtmama89rtmama New Wagonist
    I knew it would be possible! Probably low on my list of priorities now ... can't believe it's been almost a year since I got my Bluebell! Not one mod, if you don't count replacing the parts that have broken since I got her. (I don't.) Don't think I'll add cruise control anytime soon, but it's good to know that it's possible!
  • wagodizzlewagodizzle Council Member and EDM expert
    man, i was beginning to wonder is our Mama had died or something!! good to hear from you again :D
  • WAGOJOEWAGOJOE Wagonist
    ds anyone have any pics of any of this? seeing as this tread was so long ago.
  • skinnyskinny Senior Wagonist
    Its not really that hard to swap over the OE cruise, I know its a EG but this guy did it and im in the process of doing power door swap from a LX on my wagon. Its gonna be Pl, PW, PM, and maybe tweeters. I will post up the website im going off of. there more of less closed systems. they all wire to control boxes then they just need a 12v and a ground.



    http://causeforalarm.thecarthing.com/cr ... index.html
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