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Jeff D · 06-23-2009, 11:06 AM

Well, I spent about 5 hours and did the install this weekend. It was very straightforward, only time consuming because I had to find wires and plan where to put things. I have an auto transmission so I needed to install the magnet kit. It would be an hour or two less if you only had to connect to the tach. Also the 5 hours included lounging around drinking coffee and BSing with my friend, who helped with the install.

I'm told Audiovox has a very good tech support line (1-800-225-6074) but I did not need it. Once again this was an Audiovox CCS-100 Electronic Cruise Control which I purchased for $90 from Amazon.

Mounting the servo next to the ignition:

Mounting throttle cable on existing throttle:

Connecting to throttle linkage with ball cable:

Throttle cable completed:

Blue tach cable connected (this was too easy...):

Overview of servo, vacuum connection, and wiring once cleaned up and routed into cab:

Couldn't get many good under-dash wiring shots, here is tying into the brake switch:

Magnet kit with bracket (possibly not required for manuals?):

Dash mounted controller:

Overall this was a great addition to the truck for $90 and a Saturday morning. I opted to try it without the vacuum chamber and it works OK, but on steeper hills it will slowly lose speed. On level ground or gradual hills it works like a champ. I'll eventually add the chamber but am happy with it for now. I opted to route the controller wiring around the panel, as opposed to cutting a hole in the dash and routing it straight back. This simply required shaving some of the foam adhesive off so the wiring could lay flat behind the controller.

One point in the instructions say to connect the throttle wire under the hood, while another point says to only connect to the accelerator pedal. I connected straight to the throttle linkage as shown. Not sure why there is conflicting information in the instructions. I also needed to ground the black wire coming from the controller, the instructions were ambiguous in this regard and it did not work until I grounded it.

Any specific questions, feel free to ask. With a multimeter, a drill, and some time, you'll be good to go and cruising in no time.

06-23-2009, 11:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jeff D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Claremont, CA Posts: 31	Well, I spent about 5 hours and did the install this weekend. It was very straightforward, only time consuming because I had to find wires and plan where to put things. I have an auto transmission so I needed to install the magnet kit. It would be an hour or two less if you only had to connect to the tach. Also the 5 hours included lounging around drinking coffee and BSing with my friend, who helped with the install. I'm told Audiovox has a very good tech support line (1-800-225-6074) but I did not need it. Once again this was an Audiovox CCS-100 Electronic Cruise Control which I purchased for $90 from Amazon. Mounting the servo next to the ignition: Mounting throttle cable on existing throttle: Connecting to throttle linkage with ball cable: Throttle cable completed: Blue tach cable connected (this was too easy...): Overview of servo, vacuum connection, and wiring once cleaned up and routed into cab: Couldn't get many good under-dash wiring shots, here is tying into the brake switch: Magnet kit with bracket (possibly not required for manuals?): Dash mounted controller: Overall this was a great addition to the truck for $90 and a Saturday morning. I opted to try it without the vacuum chamber and it works OK, but on steeper hills it will slowly lose speed. On level ground or gradual hills it works like a champ. I'll eventually add the chamber but am happy with it for now. I opted to route the controller wiring around the panel, as opposed to cutting a hole in the dash and routing it straight back. This simply required shaving some of the foam adhesive off so the wiring could lay flat behind the controller. One point in the instructions say to connect the throttle wire under the hood, while another point says to only connect to the accelerator pedal. I connected straight to the throttle linkage as shown. Not sure why there is conflicting information in the instructions. I also needed to ground the black wire coming from the controller, the instructions were ambiguous in this regard and it did not work until I grounded it. Any specific questions, feel free to ask. With a multimeter, a drill, and some time, you'll be good to go and cruising in no time. __________________ 1983 2WD Longbed Pickup Last edited by Jeff D; 06-23-2009 at 11:27 AM.