DIY Aftermarket cruise control installation

[Rumcajs]

Lets face it, cruise control installation in GU Patrol is a bit of nasty joke, factory setup is just pathetic and until now most aftermarket units were overpriced with no self instalation option.

Finally though things are changing and what appears to be a hope for us, there are number of kits available on E-bay which are tailored to Nissan Patrols GU series from 2000-2008.

Available with either factory steering wheel OEM installation unit (more expensive) or a aftermarket stalk option (cheaper).

So, the links

the stalk option ==>

Cruise control kit with aftermarket stalk Nissan Patrol GU Wagon 2000-2008 2.8 & 3.0Tdi DBW (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?campid=5336709507&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F705-53470-19255-0%2F1%3Fcampid%3D5336709507%26amp%3Btoolid%3D10001 %26amp%3Bmpre%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com% 252Frover%252F1%252F705-53470-19255-0%252F1%253Fcampid%253D5336709507%2526amp%253Btool id%253D10001%2526amp%253Bmpre%253Dhttp%25253A%2525 2F%25252Fwww.ebay.com.au%25252Fitm%25252FCruise-Control-Kit-NI05S-Nissan-Patrol-GU-Wagon-2000-2008-2-8-3-0Tdi-DBW%25252F201642863448%25253F_trksid%25253Dp204767 5.c100005.m1851%252526amp%25253B_trkparms%25253Dai d%2525253D222007%25252526algo%2525253DSIC.MBE%2525 2526ao%2525253D1%25252526asc%2525253D2014010615534 4%25252526meid%2525253Dc5f245ed839c4ef28c23bbf6966 703c5%25252526pid%2525253D100005%25252526rk%252525 3D3%25252526rkt%2525253D5%25252526sd%2525253D36162 9271339)



the steering wheel switch module ==>

Cruise Control Kit Nissan Patrol GU Wagon 2004-2008 3.0 Tdi with genuine control switch (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?campid=5336709507&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F705-53470-19255-0%2F1%3Fcampid%3D5336709507%26amp%3Btoolid%3D10001 %26amp%3Bmpre%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com% 252Frover%252F1%252F705-53470-19255-0%252F1%253Fcampid%253D5336709507%2526amp%253Btool id%253D10001%2526amp%253Bmpre%253Dhttp%25253A%2525 2F%25252Fwww.ebay.com.au%25252Fitm%25252FCruise-Control-Kit-Nissan-Patrol-GU-Wagon-2004-2008-3-0-Tdi-With-Genuine-contr%25252F221807560370%25253F_trksid%25253Dp2047 675.c100005.m1851%252526amp%25253B_trkparms%25253D aid%2525253D222007%25252526algo%2525253DSIC.MBE%25 252526ao%2525253D1%25252526asc%2525253D20140106155 344%25252526meid%2525253Df64a47e531d9410eb2ac1ddc5 e0c8c62%25252526pid%2525253D100005%25252526rk%2525 253D3%25252526rkt%2525253D6%25252526sd%2525253D201 642863448)

We'll describe the fitment of the kit with steering wheel mounted controls.

Read and follow enclosed instructions carefully and refer to following:


WARNINGS! SRS Airbag is highly dangerous to manipulate if precautions are not followed.

*Disconnect battery/ies both negative (first) and positive terminals and wait about 5 mins.

*Remove covers (2x) on either side of the steering wheel with seal pick tool or small blade screw driver

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69215&stc=1

*Exposed screws can be removed by using tamper proof Torx bit.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69216&stc=1

*Carefully withdraw the SRS Airbag asssembly far enough to access the plugs

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69217&stc=1

or

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69218&stc=1

*To remove the airbag connector first unlock the black safety locking tab by prying it carefully up using a pick, then unplug the rest
Picture shows how it suppose to look like

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu333/rumburaknet/4WD/Technical/SRS_Airbag%20plug_close_up_zps5tyvxghd.jpg



*Unplug the horn and clock spring plug and disengage it from the metal tab so you can rest the airbag on a seat while removing the blanking panel for the switches panel.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69220&stc=1

*Unscrew the bolts remove the blank and fit the switches panel, put the SRS airbag assembly aside in the safe place.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69221&stc=1

*Unlock the harness with single horn wire by pulling the locking tab out with a pick far enough so you can clearly see the terminal inside.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69222&stc=1

In the instructions it says

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69223&stc=1

*That was my case, I made sure by using multimeter and measured on the underside of the SW (steering wheel) clock spring connectors if they match the following instruction

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69224&stc=1

*So pause here and confirm which wire is which. The terminals will only insert one way observe the existing horn wire terminal and it will be obvious which way.

*To remove lower side clock spring connector/s care needs to takes as they're a little harder to remove as the unlocking tab is very hard to push in by fingers so a small screwdriver and extra care should handle it. The grey connector comes out first (the only one to remove anyway)

It is the grey plug and secondary terminal lock needs to be released before the terminals can be inserted and again terminals will only fit one way.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69226&stc=1

Picture bellow shows how it suppose to look (it is the yellow connector as an example only)

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69225&stc=1


*After fitting the terminals push the lock back in ( I had a trouble to push one of the terminals all the way so I used small point nose pliers to pull it in (again check with the position of the existing wire/terminal)

*Plug lower side clock spring connectors back in,

*Plug top clock spring side plug in (3 wires now, yellow, white and black)

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69227&stc=1

*Refit SRS Airbag assembly making sure all is plugged in, secured and not fouling on anything

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69228&stc=1

*Refit screws and covers.

*Remove lower dash panel (1x screw + 2x screws for fuel cap release lever and 2x screws for bonnet catch release lever and push on clips) to gain access to the underside where pedals are. (I removed the side panel next to accelerator pedal as well as space is restricted and TPS plugs are harder to reach.)

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69229&stc=1


*Fit clutch switch if required (manual) as per instructions

*Route harness as you wish so the TPS plugs, brake pedal switch plug (if manual clutch switch plug) can be reached and plugs connected. Ensure that no wiring for the cruise control can be snagged by the pedal linkage movement!

I used main harness around accelerator assembly as a guide and the top bolt of U bracket (keeping the harness safe) for it to mount the CC control unit behind the accelerator pedal assembly using a piece of flat ally)

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69230&stc=1

For the ignition supply wire (I only solder PCBs) reused spare ABS ignition fuse feed with this little gadget ==>


http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69231&stc=1

http://www.jaycar.com.au/double-mini-blade-fuse-socket-wire-tap/p/SF5125 Double Mini Blade Fuse Socket Wire Tap | Jaycar Electronics

For speed signal wire blue/orange (pin 20 centre plug):

*Unplug the harness for the speed signal wire to identify which one as per instruction which are BW so here is the colour version

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69232&stc=1



I have made Y piece wiring piece/plugs to connect instead of soldering

*Once everything is connected it is time to test it. Leave the diode harness hanging free so you can decide where to fit it later once everything works as it should.

*Reconnect battery in reverse order of disconnecting.

*While standing outside (so if SRS Airbag goes off for chit and giggles you are not inside) turn the ignition key on and wait for warning lamps etc. to go out.

*Test the cruise control ON switch, the diode should light up green.

Time for the road test. The cruise control diode should change a little to give orange when the cruise control is set.

*If everything works fit the diode by drilling the hole somewhere as appropriate. e.g.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69233&stc=1


Refit panels.

Enjoy the long drives without cramped up right foot

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69234&stc=1

Huge thanks to "Dronus" for putting me up for this by posting his built on P4x4 forum.

Cheers

[mudski]

You are a bloody legend. Thank you. This is something i have been putting off for so long.
This, have given me hope.

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[madbloke]

Nice work looks clean

[Rumcajs]

The links in the original post no longer work, update bellow:

With Steering wheel mounted OEM switch option:

Cruise-Control-Kit-Plug-n-Play-for-Nissan-Patrol-GU-3-0L-TD-ZD30-2004-2007 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Cruise-Control-Kit-Plug-n-Play-for-Nissan-Patrol-GU-3-0L-TD-ZD30-2004-2007/282601902873?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.M BE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3Daf3361 9cad4543079faa2dd183a49259%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5 %26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D221807560370&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851)

With stalk option

Autostrada-Cruise-Control-Kit-NI05S-Nissan-Patrol-GU-Wagon-2000-2008-2-8-3-0Td (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Autostrada-Cruise-Control-Kit-NI05S-Nissan-Patrol-GU-Wagon-2000-2008-2-8-3-0Td/201642863448?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.M BE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3Dd33e83 e857724f1b8d751168f67f9c01%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2 %26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D282601902873&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851)

[Dr Gary]

My install was pretty much as shown. I did not disconnect the centre air bag connector--I zip tied the air bag to the steering wheel and made the connection. Of course I needed the alternate pin location!!
I found the pedal loom was the biggest headache--no room. I also removed the side panel as Rumcajs did. Initially the accelerator arm hooked the pedal loom, so tidy-up required.
Instructions say #20 or #50 torx key, but I found #30 fit my Patrol.
Works great, looks original and worth the extra $50 for factory switch.

[blkrig]

Awesome write up mate. I messaged you with a question but re-read what you have above and figured it out. Just installed mine today and I HATE everything electrical.

[Sefrski]

G'day Rumcajs, question. I did this install, it instructed the purple wire to go through the firewall into a grey wire at the back of the fuse box under the hood to get the speed. I've done that, but the cruise is dodgy. I'll engage it, the vehicle will list about 10-15kph, then floors it to go about 5-10 over where it's set, calms down, then keeps pumping the gas to maintain speed. I spoke to the supplier who reckons the connection to gauge speed might be wrong. Can I take the purple wire to the one you've suggested here in the cab on the driver's side? Would've been a ton easier...

Got a 04 guiii 3.0TDi auto.

Cheers!

Joe.

*Edit*

So, this Noddy had the power wire installed on the wrong cable. Goes beautiful now! ��

[Njrqs]

Hi all. Installed my Autotrada kit this afternoon. 2009 GU Manual Ute. Only issue I found (other than a lot of head scratching around the clockspring connector - new type) was that I have already some switch at my clutch. Looks factory. So unable to fit theirs.

Anyone know anything about this? I have put a call into them but thought someone here may know.

Cheers

[MudRunnerTD]

Hi all. Installed my Autotrada kit this afternoon. 2009 GU Manual Ute. Only issue I found (other than a lot of head scratching around the clockspring connector - new type) was that I have already some switch at my clutch. Looks factory. So unable to fit theirs.

Anyone know anything about this? I have put a call into them but thought someone here may know.

Cheers

It is really common for Nissan to install a full loom and just ignore unrequird plugs and leave them hanging. When I bought Leather Ti electric seats for my GUIV I found the factory loom under the carpet in each seat well and the electric seats was just plug and play. I didn't even need to add a fuse. I was stoked. Same goes for Loom on electric windows and central locking.

Are you able to split the loom there to use the factory one? Although it won't be driving anything and the other end will be a hanging plug too. The engine bay plug will be over near the left side bonnet hinge somewhere, probably hanging off the fire wall. Hope that helps.

[Njrqs]

All good - My 2009 had some 2010 things in it including the clutch switch. Autostrada told me how to deal with it. Easy fix

Cheers

[Groentas]

Anyone knowing if this will be possible on a Patrol 2002 with BMW M57d30 engine?

[Azzashq]

im having an issue, im fitting a new autostrada kit from https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/275425184951 all connected up and powers up but since connecting the patch loom to the tps now i have error 43 on ECUtalk, as soon as i remove the patch loom it goes away and its happy as larry.

oviously its the cruise kit but why? i double checked it was fine for my 2001 GU 3.0L ZD30 DI

im calling allfourx4 tomorrow

[growler2058]

Let us know how you get on mate

[Azzashq]

FIXED! stupid me didn't check the fittings. one of the calbes had semi fallen out of the plug. clipped it back into the plug and problem solved. hope this one day helps someone else haha.86512