After market Cruise Controls Scion xB? exist?

[Higgler]

I have a 2006 Toyota/Scion xB and would like to add an after market cruise control. I was told that newer cars can't just add them due to computer controls. Any chance of adding one to my xB?

Thanks,
kch

 

[GregLocock]

Do you have an actual throttle cable? Or is it drive by wire? If the latter, and it probably is, then I think you are pretty much out of luck, but I would have thought the factory one could be retrofitted, it is only a software change and the controls.

Cheers

Greg Locock

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[JDana]

I'm pretty sure it's been done

Try checking out scionlife.com or some other scion specific sites.

 

[Higgler]

Thanks for the website tip.
Sounds like there was an option in 2004, seems possible that some dealers were putting them in the cars without permission from Scion.
It's been a worry for me since you can go from 65-80 fairly easily if you're not paying attention to the speedometer, especially in LA freeway traffic. Bonehead move by Toyota not having it as an option.

Thanks,
kch
PS: I'll check for a cable, I'd bet there is one.