Avensis 1.8 2008 Cruise Control Installation

[ArisFes]

Hello Community,

I have a 2008 Avensis Sedan 1.8 located in Greece. It does not come with a cruise control switch. I would like to know if it is possible to install one. Please suggest some internet resources for the installation (just to make sure it can be done, I won't do it myself). Ideally please also suggest what parts I need.

I suspect the circuit is already installed in the car and it just needs the steering wheel switch. However the authorized dealer told me it can't be done. I really can't understand why.

Here is a picture of my car:

[mcyo88]

On 2/4/2021 at 5:44 PM, ArisFes said:

Hello Community,

I have a 2008 Avensis Sedan 1.8 located in Greece. It does not come with a cruise control switch. I would like to know if it is possible to install one. Please suggest some internet resources for the installation (just to make sure it can be done, I won't do it myself). Ideally please also suggest what parts I need.

I suspect the circuit is already installed in the car and it just needs the steering wheel switch. However the authorized dealer told me it can't be done. I really can't understand why.

Here is a picture of my car:

Did you get anywhere with this? I have same question 

[Konrad C]

As far as I know, the T25 1.8 petrol never had cruise control standard or option. Only the larger petrol and all the diesels had cruise control depending on trim level, for the UK at least. Any subject on retrofitting cruise control, mainly applied to the diesels 

Any cruise control fitted to the 1.8 probably are third party aftermarket. Please don't confuse the T27 Valvematic 1.8, which has cruise control from TR/T4 level to the previous shape T25.

[MrAurisT]

My only observation would be that, even if it can be done, whoever is doing it would need to be an extremely competent mechanic/technician, as, looking at the system on my T27 1.8 Avensis, it is complex. Safety, of course, is paramount and I am not sure if I would ever feel 100% safe, once cruise is engaged, of it correctly cancelling itself at 70+mph when retro fitted. Just my opinion.

[flash22]

It's not that complicated, many have done it

the 1.8 petrol never got CC

From July 2007 only T4 grade and above got CC (T3-X D-4D models) - that would be the last year of the T250

 

info source from Toyota media

https://media.toyota.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/pdf/Avensis-Gen2-MC-launch-pack-2006.pdf

 

 

[MrAurisT]

1 hour ago, flash22 said:

It's not that complicated, many have done it

the 1.8 petrol never got CC

From July 2007 only T4 grade and above got CC (T3-X D-4D models) - that would be the last year of the T250

 

info source from Toyota media

https://media.toyota.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/pdf/Avensis-Gen2-MC-launch-pack-2006.pdf

 

 

They must be far better amateur mechanics than me LOL. It is (Cruise) factory installed on my 2010 1.8 T27.

[flash22]

OP has a T25 with the 1ZZ

TBH, i haven't looked at the JDM spec cars yet, only way to tell if it has the programming in the ecu is to use techstream and see what is in the CC data list

[Dhanush]

dose D4D cruise control switch fits on petrol 1.8 valvematic T27 

[Konrad C]

The switch will fit as it is a standard part across the range. What you need to be concerned is if all the other modules, relay, the ECU and wiring are in place.

If you try it, to confirm it works, press the end of the CC to turn it on. A image of a guage with an arrow will illuminate. If that happens you need to test drive the car to see if the cuise control actually works. Then at any speed over 25 mph, press the CC down to set the speed and take your foot off the accelorater to see if the car holds the speed. The SET will illuminate. Next touch the brake pedal to see if the CC disengages. This is part of the safety and one of many ways to cancel the CC. If you have the owners manual, it covers cruise control, but if you have used cruise in other cars, you will already know how to use it. 

I assume your car is the T2 base model without most of the features fitted to the TR the next trim up. That is why I went for the TR trim. It had everything I wanted - cruise control, bluetooth handsfree, full air-con with dual climate controll, all electric windows, alloy wheels, central storage cover/armrest, auto wipers, auto lights, and more features. 

I always says to people, look for the best condition car with all the things you want, especially if adding that feature could be difficult and expensive to add!