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Cruise Control

At Hot Rod Hardware, we offer a specialized selection of cruise control kits, designed for various vehicle types and configurations. Our collection includes cruise control kits for electronic speedometers, cable-driven speedometers with GM transmissions, and GM LS drive-by-wire engines, ensuring a wide range of compatibility and application.

The Dakota Digital Cruise Control kits in our inventory are engineered for precision and ease of use. Whether you have an electronic or cable-driven speedometer, these kits ensure accurate and reliable cruise control functionality, enhancing your driving experience and providing you with optimal control over your vehicle's speed.

For GM LS drive-by-wire engines, explore the Dakota Digital Cruise Control kits with direct VSS or diagnostic port connections. These kits are tailored for GM LS engines, ensuring seamless integration and efficient operation. Additionally, find the Lokar U-Cut-To-Fit Cruise Control Cable for carbureted engines, offering flexibility and reliability in cruise control kit installation.

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Rostra 250-1223 Universal Electronic Cruise Control

Purchase options and add-ons, about this item.

• Works on vehicles with an accessible mechanical throttle cable assembly.
• Requires a Rostra control switch- sold separately
• Manual trans veheicles may need a clutch switch- sold separately
• Vehicles that do not have a usable speed sense wire will also need to purchase Rostra 250-4165.

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Rostra Universal Electronic Cruise Control 250 1223

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Customers like the performance, value, and cruise control of the relay. For example, they mention it works well, is worth the money, and is an excellent cruise control system. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of installation and instructions.

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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the relay. For example, they mention it works well, the operation is great, and the wiring is straightforward. Some say it's easy to install and use, and works perfectly when towing a load. Overall, most are happy with the results and performance of this product.

"...I give it five stars for ease of install and five stars for performance . I don't really think you can get much better than this...." Read more

"...It was pretty easy to install and it works well ." Read more

"...End result: It works perfectly . Just like the ones I purchased back in the 80's. My son is a happy camper...." Read more

"...It even works great when towing a load too! Don't be like me and install this 5 years later and wish you did it 5 years earlier...." Read more

Customers like the value of the relay. They mention it's worth the money, has a reasonable price, and will increase your resale value. Some say it'll be a real plus for an extended trip.

"...I read up on this product on various websites and saw that it is pretty good option and is truly a universal unit and can support most any vehicle...." Read more

"...compared to the value of the Dollar back in 1988... the price of this thing is a steal ! I paid almost $200 back in 1988!..." Read more

"...It's worth the time & money and will increase your resale as well." Read more

"...Step 1 - Burn the instructions. Honestly, just burn them. Useless rubbish ...." Read more

Customers are satisfied with the cruise control of the relay. They mention that it is an excellent, universal, and great way to add cruise control to an older car. Some say that it's the best aftermarket cruise control you can buy.

" Nice cruise control system , the instruction are straight forward, comes with a lot of different parts, making it versatile for lots of different..." Read more

"...Well... anyway... all-in-all, this is the best aftermarket cruise control you can buy...." Read more

"This cruise control system is amazing ! Install was moderate in difficulty...." Read more

"This is an awesome universal cruise control . I installed this system on my 2013 F6B Goldwing...." Read more

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the relay. They mention that it is well-thought-out, robustly made, and looks like a factory install.

"...The diagram is fairly simple , but necessary to installation.Operation is great!..." Read more

"...Its extremely detailed and thorough . The fault is my own. If you have a above average understanding of car mechanics yo should be fine." Read more

"...Who’s there was a rewrite.Other than that the product was top notch . Works well." Read more

"This is a professional piece of kit, and seems to be robustly made and well thought out...." Read more

Customers like the speed of the relay. They say the acceleration and deceleration were always smooth, it did well running a higher rpm on steeper hills, and it holds speed within 2 MPH. Customers also mention that the install went pretty smooth and everything feels exactly like a factory cruise control.

"...'s Toyota came with factory cruise control and this kit matches her cruise speeds perfectly !..." Read more

"...gear on hills and corners (to simulate a load), it also did well running a higher rpm on steeper hills and running in lower gears just under..." Read more

"...maintained speed under all conditions, and acceleration / deceleration were always smooth ...." Read more

"...Everything feels exactly like a factory cruise control ...." Read more

Customers are satisfied with the configuration of the relay. They mention that it has plenty of configuration options, making it versatile for different applications.

"...various websites and saw that it is pretty good option and is truly a universal unit and can support most any vehicle...." Read more

"...comes with a lot of different parts, making it versatile for lots of different application . It was pretty easy to install and it works well." Read more

"...It has plenty of configuration options too so you can tweek it to smooth out the acceleration...." Read more

" Excellent universal kit . Lots of modification information on the web if you look for it a while...." Read more

Customers are mixed about the ease of installation. Some mention that the instructions are easy if you have minor knowledge of how to tinker with cars, and the wiring harness is easy to hook up. However, others say that the directions are written in an overly complicated manner that's hard to follow, and that the installation is challenging.

"...The install under the hood was very easy , and the hookup to the throttle cable was very simple with the provided adapter for Fords, and the fact..." Read more

"..." unit, made for all types of cars and truck, the Electronic Cruise Control install is challenging ...." Read more

"Nice cruise control system, the instruction are straight forward , comes with a lot of different parts, making it versatile for lots of different..." Read more

"This cruise control system is amazing! Install was moderate in difficulty ...." Read more

Customers are mixed about the instructions. Some mention that the instructions and more features are outstanding, while others say that they are confusing and not detailed to each cars need. The parts supplied and the instruction manual parts identification didn't match.

"...This one is a more sophisticated kit, instructions and more features . It also performed better on the long hills on the I15 south of Temecula...." Read more

"...The parts supplied and the instruction manual parts identification didn't match (with numerous discrepancies)and really needs to be updated...." Read more

"...Great product, excellent instructions and resources , a great buy anyway you look at it." Read more

"...in order to modify it to my needs were not provided and required some experimenting because no one would supply me with the internal wiring diagram..." Read more

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How Does Electronic Cruise Control Work?

Rostra is the world leader in the design and development of add-on cruise control systems for vehicles equipped with an Electronic Throttle Control - commonly referred to as "drive-by-wire." Our leadership status in the aftermarket cruise control product category is the byproduct of decades of research and development in vehicle testing and software architecture with a focus on passenger vehicles.

Add-on cruise control units for vehicles that are equipped with an Electronic Throttle Control System control the speed of the vehicle through the use of Rostra's custom E-Cruise Module , matched-fit accelerator pedal t-harnesses for a wide variety of vehicles, Onboard Diagnostic (OBD) port interface harnesses, and control switches designed to seamlessly blend into the steering column and dashboard environment.

The E-Cruise Module is the proverbial "brain" of the entire system and with the assistance of the included accelerator pedal interface harness, intercepts the communication between the pedal position sensor and the vehicle' Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Through the use of the included OBD port connector, the E-Cruise Module constantly monitors vehicle speed and loading and instructs the ECU to open or close the electronic throttle actuator to hold a set speed. Once the cruise control functionality is cancelled either by using the Off/Cancel button of the included control switch, depressing the brake pedal or depressing the clutch pedal (for manual transmissions), the E-Cruise Module returns full communication to the accelerator pedal leaving the driver completely in control of manual speed adjustments.

Electronic Cruise Control Layout

Below is a diagram that depicts a typical layout of an electronic cruise control system including the E-Cruise Module , accelerator pedal harness tie-in, OBD II port connector, control switch, and universal clutch disengagement switch (for some M/T vehicles).

Product Development

At Rostra, when we develop an electronic cruise control system, we only design platform-specific applications and only offer vehicle-specific installation kits. While this does result in a multitude of available part numbers, in order to control highway driving speed, cruise control software must issue commands to a vehicle's onboard computer that are unique to each platform via the CAN bus system. Bits of information sent over this network of computers and micro-controllers must contain specific identifying information that cannot be safely created and/or transmitted by so-called "universal" electronic cruise control systems. An extensive effort goes into the design of every Rostra cruise control and includes the following steps:

1. We begin cruise control development by recording data from the vehicle's CAN bus using special software to determine which signals need to be sent to the ECU to control speed.

2. We then need to determine which E-Cruise Module best suites a particular application based on the signal that we need to send to the ECU when cruise control is active.

3. Once a vehicle-specific software package has been created, it is then written to the E-Cruise Module inside of a Faraday cage in order to reduce incidences of outside EMI.

4. Once the loaded software package has been verified in triplicate, we then test drive the vehicle to confirm that cruising speed holds between 31 and 80 MPH with minimal fluctuation.

5. When the cruise control has been determined to be operational within a strict set of parameters, it receives its sign-off from our staff and the control switch is permanently installed.

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Q: How long does it take to create a cruise control system for a specific application?

A: The timing of our cruise control development is generally dependent upon the availability of vehicles for testing in our local market. Normally a new cruise control system takes approximately 4 weeks to deliver after initial testing, creation of our installation instructions, software verification, and final validation on multiple trim levels of the same vehicle model.

Q: Why should I buy an official Rostra cruise control system?

A: At Rostra, the quality control built into our manufacturing processes is a great source of pride for us as a company. Our headquarters in North Carolina is an ISO 9001 certified and TS 16949 compliant manufacturing plant that submits to yearly quality control audits and implements changes based on audit findings. We add innovations to our manufacturing procedures at every chance we get in order to deliver a product on time that is free of defects. Because of this, we are so confident in our products that we offer a 3-year/36,000 mile guarantee.

Q: Are Rostra's cruise control systems developed with DIY-type customers in mind?

A: Due to the sensitive nature of low-voltage vehicle electronics, we always recommend a professional or experienced installer perform the installation of a cruise control system. Many of our installation kits include plug-and-play harnesses, but still require locating a low resistance chassis ground and true 12-volt ignition source for operation. The connections are required to be soldered for secure fitment. Connections that are not soldered can seriously damage the onboard computer.

Q: Why should I not attempt the install of a "universal" electronic cruise control system?

A: To begin with, most "universal" electronic cruise control systems are of suspect origin. Generally these come from obscure overseas suppliers with little to no regard for quality control in manufacturing, and are never actually validated for proper operation on vehicles in the domestic market. Likewise, due to variations in emission control systems and requirements from one country to another, these "universal" systems do not include the requisite software that allows them to properly "talk" to your vehicle's computer. Commands issued to the network from these systems typically flood the onboard computer with malformed data which results in what is known as a "packet collision", or a condition in which the information sent over the network confuses the original equipment computer. This can have the effect of decreasing your gas mileage - the exact opposite of what a cruise control should do - and can even causes delays in vehicle emergency systems.

Q: How should I go about selecting a cruise control manufacturing supplier?

A: The short answer - question everything. Has the company been manufacturing cruise control systems for vehicles equipped with Electronic Throttle Control systems for many, many years? Does the company design every piece of the installation kit including accelerator pedal harnesses, control modules, control switches, and software themselves? Are their items manufactured and tested on vehicles in the United States before sale, or are they purchased in bulk from overseas and distributed wantonly? Do they employ multiple hardware and software engineers to develop these systems? Is technical support provided by the individuals that actually designed the cruise control you purchased? When you call them, can they detail the ways in which the cruise control system interacts with your specific CAN bus system? Do they maintain a quality audited manufacturing plant, or are they precariously assembling these items in their home's garage?

Q: What happens if I am installing a cruise control system and cannot get it to function?

A: We are pleased to offer technical support to anyone who has purchased our products. Our Technical Services department is available Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST to assist. Please note that we do require callers to register for a Technician Identification Number (TIN) before being connected to a representative. Click here to register for your TIN number now! Also, please keep in mind that we have a growing library of installation videos available on our YouTube channel that show in great detail the various steps taken to install a cruise control system.

Q: Where can I find a complete listing of the cruise control system Rostra manufactures?

A: At the top of this webpage, our Vehicle Search will allow you to view the products for a specific car based on its year of manufacture, make, and model. Likewise, you can visit our Global cruise universal cruise control page, our drive-by-wire cruise control page, our custom pedal interface cruise control page, or our custom pedal bypass cruise control page. As always, a listing of our latest cruise control systems is available as a PDF download via our Quick Reference Guide .

Rostra Cruise Control Features

• Improved Operation
• Coast/Reduce Speed
• Resume/ Accel
• Tap-Up, 1 MPH per tap
• Tap-Down, 1 MPH per tap
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• Easier Installation
• All-electronic operation
• Discrete control module
• Custom control switch
• Removable Wiring Harness with Locking Device
• Includes clutch switch wiring
• Automatically acquiresVSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor)
• Self Diagnostic

General Installation Kit Contents (Part Number 250-9507 Pictured)

Cruise Control Installation Video (Part Number 250-9507)

For safety's sake, please remember that a universal electronic cruise control systems cannot provide the same level of safety and convenience that a custom-designed cruise control system can.

Rostra is a leading manufacturer of automotive comfort, safety, and convenience accessories including electronic cruise control systems, vehicle speed limiters, backup camera relocation kits, LED lighting, exterior vehicle camera systems, automotive lumbar supports and seat heaters, driver alert systems, and more.

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