Help installing Audiovox CC

[Dusty]

FJRobert,

I didn't invent this idea - it was another forum member. I'm not too sure how to send the link to the page but here goes...

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?s...0&hl=cruise

 

[Dusty]

Oh, and by the way... I used a larger fuel filter than the one on this link as a vac can so I installed it under the front of the gas tank (much easier to get at)

 

[v65]

Hey Kaitsdad,
I just finished installing this CC on my 06 (put the servo just behind the tranny/directly in front of the shock. put the vac can under the fuel tank). Due to freezing temps and snow I have yet to try it. I'm anticipating a problem with the unit stemming from the purple wire that senses "brakes on" and cancels the cruise.

Before soldering the purple wire to the yellow rear brake wire I tested it for ground. No Ground - instead it had 7-8 Positive Volts normally which subsequently bumped up to 12 volts when the brakes were applied (all with the ignition on of course).

Did you have to install a couple of resistors and a diode to get around this brake wire issue?? If so, this might explain may of the so called "failures"?

It seems to me that when I installed mine I had the same issue. I used a relay, it's a simple fix, and I am also able to wire in brakelight accessories easily now. You may not need the relay, but when you are putting the cc where Dusty is it's simple piece of mind.

BTW, mine's an '06 and Gunny on Kaitsdad.

 

[Wolfhound]

Thanks for the link. Kaitsdad has His mounted on the right muffler bracket. I'd like to find a picture of one mounted their also. Looks like I would go with just the Cruise/Acc switch feature & not use the panel that comes with the AVCC.

 

[kaitsdad]

 

[Wolfhound]

I like that Hal ! I've been looking all over the place trying to find your pics/write up of install. If I wasn't so strapped for bucks I'd be scramblin' to get this done before next week. . . .

 

[kaitsdad]

I like that Hal ! I've been looking all over the place trying to find your pics/write up of install. If I wasn't so strapped for bucks I'd be scramblin' to get this done before next week. . . .

Robert, I gotta give ya credit - doing a CC50 with stock fuel capacity and no cruise - that's going to add a wee bit more "drama" to the ride ...

But I also expect that you'll gitterdone !!

 

[Wolfhound]

My right arm is already feelin' it ! Lookin' forward to gettin' out on the road . . . .

 

[kaitsdad]

Hey Kaitsdad,
I just finished installing this CC on my 06 (put the servo just behind the tranny/directly in front of the shock. put the vac can under the fuel tank). Due to freezing temps and snow I have yet to try it. I'm anticipating a problem with the unit stemming from the purple wire that senses "brakes on" and cancels the cruise.

Before soldering the purple wire to the yellow rear brake wire I tested it for ground. No Ground - instead it had 7-8 Positive Volts normally which subsequently bumped up to 12 volts when the brakes were applied (all with the ignition on of course).

Did you have to install a couple of resistors and a diode to get around this brake wire issue?? If so, this might explain may of the so called "failures"?

Dusty, just read this - sorry for the delayed reply.

I did not measure for ground on the brake light wire. It's the blue one, if I recall. I did, however, ensure that brake light voltage was present when either brake was activated, just to make certain I was on the correct wire.

If you have LED tail light bulbs, you may find that voltage present at all times, with the peak to +12 when the brake is applied - and this will create a problem - however, it would be a more dramatic problem, in that your unit most likely would not engage.

Personally, I don't like the LED brake lights - the benefit gained is simply not worth the expense or headaches down the road - but then, that's just MHO.

Installation of a diode would take care of this - the diagram below is to accommodate a brake light modulator, but the diagram is correct even without one -

 

[Joe2Lmaker]

I tried to buy a diode today.

Problem: They had all sorts of diodes with various PIV ratings.

Question: Which one do I need? I googled "PIV" and learned it means peak inverse voltage. I'm assuming lower is better, but I want to make sure I don't screw this up.

 

[kaitsdad]

I tried to buy a diode today.
Problem: They had all sorts of diodes with various PIV ratings.

Question: Which one do I need? I googled "PIV" and learned it means peak inverse voltage. I'm assuming lower is better, but I want to make sure I don't screw this up.

Match the pic of the diode package above - it works fine.

 

[Joe2Lmaker]

The diode package shown above is labeled "P[SIZE=8pt]RV[/SIZE]-600V"

So, that's Peak Reverse Voltage (or PRV) which is the same as Peak Inverse Voltage (PIV)

Thanks.

Back to the store then...