LS factory cruise control hook up

[ls1nova71]

Originally Posted by 1965Impala

ls1nova71, in your hand drawn diagram in your first post, you indicate that the "J" is not necessary for the cruise to work. Does that mean it is optional or that it should not be connected? Just out of curisosity, what does the "cruise engagment signal" do? I assume that it is the Cruise Module telling the PCM that the cruise is engaged, but what is the PCM doing with that information? Thanks for all of the great information.

I've heard that there are different shift tables for when the cruise is engaged, however, I hooked that wire up on both my truck and my car, and couldn't tell any difference what so ever. I suspect it also sends a signal to the instrument cluster, which is a module it's self, and is what will disengage the cruise when the shift lever is moved into neutral while driving with the cruise on. I have the factory 5.3 NSS mounted on the transmission, and all the wires are hooked up, and it does not disengage when shifted into neutral. Not a big deal since it seems totally unnatural to do that anyway, but I've tested it and it's the same on both of my cars, it will rev until it hits the rev limiter if you don't shut it down first. Also, as far as I know, all aftermarket cruise controls will do the same thing.

[1965Impala]

Originally Posted by ls1nova71

I've heard that there are different shift tables for when the cruise is engaged, however, I hooked that wire up on both my truck and my car, and couldn't tell any difference what so ever. I suspect it also sends a signal to the instrument cluster, which is a module it's self, and is what will disengage the cruise when the shift lever is moved into neutral while driving with the cruise on. I have the factory 5.3 NSS mounted on the transmission, and all the wires are hooked up, and it does not disengage when shifted into neutral. Not a big deal since it seems totally unnatural to do that anyway, but I've tested it and it's the same on both of my cars, it will rev until it hits the rev limiter if you don't shut it down first. Also, as far as I know, all aftermarket cruise controls will do the same thing.

Got it. Thanks for the quick reply!

[chipflyer]

Great thread with lots of great info! I have a new wrinkle though and I will say that after looking at lots of info about adding this cruise control I have worked myself into a state of confusion.

I am adding a 2002 5.3 to my truck. I hadn't originally planned to add cruise but it seems pretty simple, I have it and its now part of the build. I have built the relay circuit shown that Brendan shows on lt1swap.com to send 12v to the PCM (TCC) when I hit the brakes, simple enough.

Now my question is can I use this same circuit for the cruise solution by tying (pin G) into the cold side stop lamp between relay post 85 (circled in red)? Relay post 30 (12v to TCC) could then also be tied into terminal D on the cruise harness for power until the brake pedal is pushed, correct?


It would seem to me I can do this with the original 2-terminal brake switch with little modification and keep things fairly clean and both the TCC and cruise would get what they both need to work correctly.

Am I missing something though? thoughts?

[ls1nova71]

^^^ Yes, that should work fine. You worded your second paragraph backwards, it cuts power to the TCC when brakes are applied, but we get the idea.

[chipflyer]

Yes, that should work fine. You worded your second paragraph backwards, it cuts power to the TCC when brakes are applied, but we get the idea.

Yep, I got that wrong. Should have been:

"when I hit the brakes, no power to TCC or Pin D, simple enough".

Thanks for replying ls1nova71, I was hoping you would take a look and chime in.

Jeff

[atltd4x4]

Do you have any more of the cruise levers? I have 05 Gen 3 DBW.

[atltd4x4]

Did you get my PM ?