2004 chev aveo, cruise install

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Topic: 2004 chev aveo, cruise install

Posted By: red aveo
Subject: 2004 chev aveo, cruise install
Date Posted: October 22, 2004 at 9:52 AM

A few questions after reading many of the helpful posts on this subject:

Automatic transmission--ground out the tach wire or hook it up? Which wire should I tap into on this model of car?
Speed sensing--magnets vs. vss, does it really matter?
If using vss, where is a convenient place to tap into this? I do not know what the vss device looks like or what wire(s) are best to use.

I have purchased the Audiovox CCS-100 (ducking for cover), so my questions are asked with this particular cruise in mind.

Thanks,

Shane

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Posted By: mo12v
Date Posted: October 22, 2004 at 10:01 AM

ROSTRA (who makes Audiovox cruise) at www.rostra.com makes a vehicle specific Aveo Cruise Control.

To answer your questions:

U can ground Tach wire
I prefer (always) VSS as opposed to magnets
VSS wire ...see www.rostra.com

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MO

Don't Learn from Others Mistakes
You Might Be the One That Knows.

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: October 22, 2004 at 10:57 AM

red aveo wrote:

Automatic transmission--ground out the tach wire or hook it up? Which wire should I tap into on this model of car? GRAY to WHITE @ ECM, connector K, pin 25 ( The ECM is on the driver fender in front of the shock tower.)
Speed sensing--magnets vs. vss, does it really matter? Use the VSS. It's more reliable
If using vss, where is a convenient place to tap into this? I do not know what the vss device looks like or what wire(s) are best to use. dk. green to dk. GREEN / WHITE @ ECM, connector K, pin 6

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: red aveo
Date Posted: October 24, 2004 at 10:21 PM

Thanks for the timely info and suggestions.

On the advice of mo12v, I have returned the Audiovox unit, and have ordered up the Rostra unit. Can't wait 'till it arrives.

I'm hoping that the instructions are more detailed, and that the install will look more "factory".

Shane

Posted By: NowYaKnow
Date Posted: October 24, 2004 at 11:04 PM

"I'm hoping that the instructions are more detailed, and that the install will look more "factory"."

Good choice getting the rostra aveo specific cruise. It should come with installation instructions (12 pages)for the aveo. Has a ton of pics as well. I've installed a handful of them and they aren't too bad. Requires a little bit of disassembly under the hood, (remove battery, etc nothing major) If your car is automatic, you have to hookup the neutral safety wire, and the VSS wire. If your car is manual you have to hookup the tach wire, and the VSS wire. They are located at the computer inside the vehicle @ the drivers underdash. Probably the one of the easiest to find VSS wires around. Here's a quick picture from the install instructions to give you an idea:

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Good luck let me know if you run into any problems or have any questions.

Mike

Posted By: red aveo
Date Posted: October 26, 2004 at 9:29 PM

Mo, Jeff, and Mike,

Thank you, thank you!!!

Just did the install tonight with a hand from my friend who wanted to see it happen, and I must say, this is the coolest mod I could have done to this car. Took about two hours.

Straightforward, well-documented, and well-thought-out; I would recommend the Rostra kit to anyone. It is also the smoothest-engaging cruise I have ever felt, like butter.

The wife is very happy!!

Shane