Question Factory cruise install in '04 F250 diesel

[alltire]

I've got an '04 SD F250 diesel that has the elecronic throttle/pedal. I'm told that with this setup, I don't have to do anything under my hood. Does this mean that I only need the steering wheel switches/pad, and a Ford dealer to turn the cruise on at the ECU? I'll go to the yard tomorrow if that's the case, but I really could use cruise on my XL.
Thanks very much,
Joe

 

[DaveBen]

You may only need the switches on the wheel. I have never heard about anyone turning on/off any programming for the Cruise Control.

Dave

 

[Tail_Gunner]

I'm guessing you have a work truck that came from the factory without the cruise control.

Assuming that is the case, my 1st question would be if there is a wire harness connector under the dash someplace for the cruise control.

If there is, I think the next thing I'd pursue is a complete steering column from a salvage yard. There is more than switches on the wheel. You also have the clock spring and other things that would be different. It would also have the wire lead to plug into a connector under the dash.

 

[Yooper75]

I have seen this done quite a bit on the 04-08 F150 so it should be possible on the SuperDuty's that are drive by wire but I am not totaly possitive that it can be done.

 

[alltire]

UPDATE:
I found a column at the yard yesterday, and pulled mine out. I found that the new column has 3 more wires to connect to the harness (for the cruise) ,and my truck harness DOES have these extra wires at the harness. The new column is also tilt, so It's definitely worth the exchange. I got the new one in last eve, but then had plans, and didn't quite finish the install. I'm hoping that the cruise now works, and all is well in cruiseville. Please let me know any other thoughts, as I'm going to finish this this AM.
I APPRECIATE ALL YOUR COMMENTS/ADVICE, as I've really heard many different scenarios that don't all jive. TAIL GUNNER, YOU ARE CORRECT SIR, without the new column, there is NO WAY that the cruise would have a possibility of working as those wires were NOT there on my old column, and those 3 (I think 3) extra wires did go directly to the cruise(same colors and tracers). I'll let you guys know if I can take my foot off my throttle and cruise - very soon.

 

[DaveBen]

I am betting that it will work, after you get the column installed.

Dave

 

[Tail_Gunner]

UPDATE:
I found a column at the yard yesterday, and pulled mine out. I found that the new column has 3 more wires to connect to the harness (for the cruise) ,and my truck harness DOES have these extra wires at the harness. The new column is also tilt, so It's definitely worth the exchange. I got the new one in last eve, but then had plans, and didn't quite finish the install. I'm hoping that the cruise now works, and all is well in cruiseville. Please let me know any other thoughts, as I'm going to finish this this AM.
I APPRECIATE ALL YOUR COMMENTS/ADVICE, as I've really heard many different scenarios that don't all jive. TAIL GUNNER, YOU ARE CORRECT SIR, without the new column, there is NO WAY that the cruise would have a possibility of working as those wires were NOT there on my old column, and those 3 (I think 3) extra wires did go directly to the cruise(same colors and tracers). I'll let you guys know if I can take my foot off my throttle and cruise - very soon.

Good Luck!!

 

[alltire]

I have cruise control!
Spring clock output to colomn needs to have 6 wires (3 on each side of block connector) to the harness plug in. My original column (XL) had only 3. Then cruise control is a plug in , as no PCM turn on from Ford (or anyone) was needed. IT JUST WORKS!
Brake stops it/turns the cruise off (as it should) and all aspects work as OEM

THANKS to all who had input here, and again, THANKS to tail Gunner, for mentioning the "plug in" as that was the key. I did not have those 3 wires.
I'll try to do a pic write up, if I get time.

Now I need to find passanger front window power regulator (motor), and that same door power lock actuator (used is fine). Anyone? Bueller, anyone? I've got the drivers and passanger sitches for windows - one for drivers side to power up/down the passanger window, and another one to put at that
Thanks,passanger window. I also have 1 power door lock sitch (for drivers door) to acuate just that passanger door.
I (of course) don't have power windows or locks, but I really only need to open that passanger front window and door lock, as that arm stretch is too far to be cranking a window, or unlocking/locking a door constantly. I do have air and likely won't need the rear windows opened much, unless there's people back there that can open them for whatever reason.
I could also find a dinged up door at the yard and get both pieces out of that.
Thanks,
Joe

 

[Tail_Gunner]

I have cruise control!

 

[DaveBen]

Here is some information on Power Windows;
http://www.superdutydiesel.com/forums/general-super-duty-discussion/21551-manual-power-windows.html

Dave