Cruise control for MY02 2.5 TS?

Bimmer · 06-13-2002, 02:02 PM

Hey guys,

long story short, I've done all the searches, nobody knows, or nobody's telling...

I want cruise control in my TS, and I'm wondering what sort of undertaking is involved. zabutter put in an Audiovox aftermarket system, but I dunno how it worked out and I'm leery of that. Provided I can get the system out of a wreck, then what parts do I need and will they be compatible with my TS's wiring harness? There's the switch, the relay, the secondary switch, and the control unit under the hood, somebody had to replace the clutch and brake switches doing a MY99, don't know if I will or not...

Presumably, Subaru wouldn't have done anything much different re: wiring harnesses, but I really dunno...

Maybe I should just wait until I get my service manual...

Please advise,

Ben

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Martin Ritchie · 06-15-2002, 04:36 PM

The fact that cruise control is not even an option on the TS suggests that it might not be a simple undertaking.

Keith99RS · 06-16-2002, 02:51 PM

I'm pretty sure cruise is an option on the TS as it was an option on the GC8 model and became standard on the GC8 RS in 00 or 02. I believe Iggdawg is trying to get something set up to get cruise put on his TS, you may want to PM him. Get some input from some suby tech's, as the system may be plug and play. Subaru may just need to add the control paddle to the steering column, and the dash board switch to get the cruise put on as an option. I know my 99 RS has a plastic plug where the cruise would go. I never popped it off though.

LordBass · 06-17-2002, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Keith99RS
I'm pretty sure cruise is an option on the TS as it was an option on the GC8 model..

Sadly it is not an option. An install could be a big undertaking, but as cruise is standard on the '02 OBS (mechanically the same as the TS), it may not be..

I continue to follow these threads as well.. I'm encouraged by how easy, for example, the foglight install is on the TS, that there may be an easy way to adapt cruise to a new-gen TS.

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sebastian323 · 03-25-2023, 07:51 PM

https://www.subaruoutback.org/thread.../#post-6307038

It seems the cruise control system is completely independent of the ECU system - though on automatic cars there is some connection to the transmission control module.

Assuming the car has no wiring stock for the cruise control, the wiring and all components will be necessary. The main task seems to be filling out the 20 pins on the cruise control module.

Components to add
1. Cruise control actuator - electric motor which opens and closes the throttle
2. Cruise control module/computer - takes in signals about vehicle speed, operator input, etc and commands the cruise control actuator SAME FOR AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL CARS 2002-2005 IMPREZA
3. Cruise control switch - separate from the cruise control controller / lever - 83281AA000
4. Cruise control lever - driver input to increase / decrease speed.
5. Brake switch - the new switch has four input connections as opposed to two - so that the brake lights come on when you slow down using the cruise control
6. Wiring - I will get the connector for each component in the system and make my own wiring and use t-taps to tap into any existing wiring.

Critical components already present
1. Clutch safety switch - The cruise control and non cruise models have only two connections - you can use the current one
2. Throttle body - the throttle body already has the provision for the second cruise control cable
3. Vehicle speed sensor - provides current speed data to the cruise control module
4. Clock Spring - looks like the clock spring to the steering wheel is the same for cruise and non-cruise models of the bugeye impreza- 83116AE010

sebastian323 · 03-25-2023, 07:51 PM

https://www.subaruoutback.org/thread.../#post-6307038

It seems the cruise control system is completely independent of the ECU system - though on automatic cars there is some connection to the transmission control module.

Assuming the car has no wiring stock for the cruise control, the wiring and all components will be necessary. The main task seems to be filling out the 20 pins on the cruise control module.

Components to add
1. Cruise control actuator - electric motor which opens and closes the throttle
2. Cruise control module/computer - takes in signals about vehicle speed, operator input, etc and commands the cruise control actuator SAME FOR AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL CARS 2002-2005 IMPREZA
3. Cruise control switch - separate from the cruise control controller / lever - 83281AA000
4. Cruise control lever - driver input to increase / decrease speed.
5. Brake switch - the new switch has four input connections as opposed to two - so that the brake lights come on when you slow down using the cruise control
6. Wiring - I will get the connector for each component in the system and make my own wiring and use t-taps to tap into any existing wiring.

Critical components already present
1. Clutch safety switch - The cruise control and non cruise models have only two connections - you can use the current one
2. Throttle body - the throttle body already has the provision for the second cruise control cable
3. Vehicle speed sensor - provides current speed data to the cruise control module
4. Clock Spring - looks like the clock spring to the steering wheel is the same for cruise and non-cruise models of the bugeye impreza- 83116AE010

06-13-2002, 02:02 PM	#1
Bimmer Scooby Newbie Member#: 4116 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Humboldt County, CA Vehicle: 2002 Impreza TS White	Cruise control for MY02 2.5 TS? Hey guys, long story short, I've done all the searches, nobody knows, or nobody's telling... I want cruise control in my TS, and I'm wondering what sort of undertaking is involved. zabutter put in an Audiovox aftermarket system, but I dunno how it worked out and I'm leery of that. Provided I can get the system out of a wreck, then what parts do I need and will they be compatible with my TS's wiring harness? There's the switch, the relay, the secondary switch, and the control unit under the hood, somebody had to replace the clutch and brake switches doing a MY99, don't know if I will or not... Presumably, Subaru wouldn't have done anything much different re: wiring harnesses, but I really dunno... Maybe I should just wait until I get my service manual... Please advise, Ben * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

06-16-2002, 02:51 PM	#3
Keith99RS Scooby Specialist Member#: 9243 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Suffield, CT Vehicle: 05 Nissan Titan 06 B9 (hers)	Not an Option?? I'm pretty sure cruise is an option on the TS as it was an option on the GC8 model and became standard on the GC8 RS in 00 or 02. I believe Iggdawg is trying to get something set up to get cruise put on his TS, you may want to PM him. Get some input from some suby tech's, as the system may be plug and play. Subaru may just need to add the control paddle to the steering column, and the dash board switch to get the cruise put on as an option. I know my 99 RS has a plastic plug where the cruise would go. I never popped it off though.

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Martin Ritchie Scooby Specialist Member#: 6771 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Naples, FL, USA Vehicle: 2013 Forester silver	The fact that cruise control is not even an option on the TS suggests that it might not be a simple undertaking.

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sebastian323 Scooby Newbie Member#: 510671 Join Date: Jan 2020 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: California Vehicle: 2006 WRX Gray	https://www.subaruoutback.org/thread.../#post-6307038 It seems the cruise control system is completely independent of the ECU system - though on automatic cars there is some connection to the transmission control module. Assuming the car has no wiring stock for the cruise control, the wiring and all components will be necessary. The main task seems to be filling out the 20 pins on the cruise control module. Components to add 1. Cruise control actuator - electric motor which opens and closes the throttle 2. Cruise control module/computer - takes in signals about vehicle speed, operator input, etc and commands the cruise control actuator SAME FOR AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL CARS 2002-2005 IMPREZA 3. Cruise control switch - separate from the cruise control controller / lever - 83281AA000 4. Cruise control lever - driver input to increase / decrease speed. 5. Brake switch - the new switch has four input connections as opposed to two - so that the brake lights come on when you slow down using the cruise control 6. Wiring - I will get the connector for each component in the system and make my own wiring and use t-taps to tap into any existing wiring. Critical components already present 1. Clutch safety switch - The cruise control and non cruise models have only two connections - you can use the current one 2. Throttle body - the throttle body already has the provision for the second cruise control cable 3. Vehicle speed sensor - provides current speed data to the cruise control module 4. Clock Spring - looks like the clock spring to the steering wheel is the same for cruise and non-cruise models of the bugeye impreza- 83116AE010