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The Rostra 250-1836 is a precision-engineered drive-by-wire cruise control system designed specifically for 2007-2018 Toyota Tacoma trucks. It offers factory-level appearance and functionality, easy installation with detailed instructions, and compatibility with both automatic and manual transmissions (manual requires an additional module). Lightweight and durable, this kit transforms your driving experience with modern convenience and seamless integration.
| Brand | Rostra |
| Color | Black |
| Product Dimensions | 11.25"L x 7.75"W |
| Exterior Finish | Machined |
| Special Feature | Easy to Install |
| Item Weight | 11.2 Ounces |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Customer Package Type | Frustration-Free Packaging |
| Manufacturer | Rostra Precision Controls |
| Handle Attachment Mechanism | Pull |
| UPC | 615867128875 |
| Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
| Item model number | 250-1836 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 250-1836 |
| Special Features | Easy to Install |
| Wattage | 800 watts |
T**O
Install is not for beginners.
Product works great. Great instructions and easy to install.
C**N
So easy, a caveman can do it.............if you have the factory wiring.
I ordered from amazon for same day delivery, got it around 5PM, started working on the installation right away, don't know if it makes a difference or not, as I work as a maintenance mechanic, but it took me like 20-30 minutes, and I was in the phone talking to my kids, I found out you don't need to remove the airbag connectors, as I just held it to the side with one hand and put the screws with the other one. I decided to try it because I was thinking that my Tacoma had all the for CC stuff minus the switch, so I drove it, tested it, and I was right, it worked!!!!!!! Probably would take much longer if you need to run the wires. Update 09/18/2020: it has been a while, still working without issues, well worth the money as I use it every day. Will update if something happens, hopefully it will be problems free.
N**R
Easy install. Major upgrade to driving. Looks stock.
Very easy to install on the 2012 Tacoma automatic. About 2.5 hours, working at night, outside with a headlamp. The hardest part was disassembling the dash panels, since I don't know the tricks. The cruise indicator light was already wired from the instrument panel to the computer on the 2012, so as soon as the battery was reconnected, I could test the system and get a little green "CRUISE" light on the dash. The install came down to running and connecting two wires, and putting in two screws to mount the cruise arm. Crazy they leave this out of a brand new $20K+ vehicle, when it makes driving it so much easier! The kit came with multiple brown wires, with different connectors on the ends, clearly for different models. Only the correct pins fit in BOTH connectors. So check both sides before running the brown wire through the dash. Have a tiny screwdriver to open the connector pin retainers -- the instructions show where to push to get the button to pop up so you can slide the pins home. FYI on removing the panels: the black floor kick pad removes with a mighty, wrenching yank. The floor panel along the door also pulls up. With these two out of the way, the kick panel can be painstakingly removed using a long skinny screwdriver to release the two catches. Certainly seems like there is a better way. The other panels are fairly easy, and the glove box is simple. The steering wheel bottom panel required removing the 3 bolt black metal piece first. The two Philips screws can be reached by turning the steering wheel. There are plastic catches on both sides of the panel, near the back of the column. Finally, after cutting the hole in the switch knockout, I added some aesthetic and dust protection. I lined the inside of the knockout with heavy duty double sided tape, then stretched some thick black nylon cloth to cover the hole. Then cut a + in the nylon to allow the arm to stick through and move without interference. Looks great. Of course, the switch knockout panel can be dealt with after the install, or just left off entirely, and doesn't effect functionality at all. So you can leave it til later.
A**C
Crazy Easy To Install
I have a 2010 Toyota Matrix that I installed this into. The instructions were very easy to follow, the install took less than 30 minutes, and it works perfectly. I needed a socket to disconnect and reconnect the battery, a screw driver to disassemble and reassemble the airbag/steering wheel, and a hole saw bit for my drill to make a clean hole in the plastic cover on the steering column. Other tools could have been used to cut the hole, but that was clean and easy. This was so easy that I'm not sure why Toyota didn't just install these in all cars. They already had all the internal wiring completed (though the kit does include instructions and parts to do that wiring if the car didn't come with it). The control arm works just like the factory ones. It's very sturdy and looks great. I'm very happy with it.
J**T
easy to install
extremely easy to install in my 2017 Tacoma, took maybe 45 minutes. the instructions included can be a little confusing but Rosta has videos on youtube with step-by-step instructions and it was a sinch. cruise control and indicator light work perfectly, Highly recommend, saved me a few hundred instead of getting it dome at the shop
J**J
Works On 2015 Access Cab Manual Tacoma
This stalk took about 20 minutes to install, one of the easiest things I've done with the truck. Bolt it in plug it into the harness and you are good to go. They have a YouTube video for the install. I do have some advice for if you are putting this in a manual truck though. Get the OEM clutch switch from your dealer if you are prewired for cruise control. That way it is just plug and play. The spot is too tight for the universal rostra switch (ask me how I know) and you would have to splice wires using the universal which is all but impossible in that space. I had a hard time just plugging the factory harness into the OEM clutch switch. They are about the same price anyway. All said and done it works exactly how it should and I am very happy with it.
N**I
Don't waste your money
Terrible value for what you get. I got this to install in my 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The instructions are awful and you don't even need most of the wires that come with it. If I were to do it over again, I'd just watch YouTube videos, buy the two wires you need and the $100 cruise control switch. It also doesn't light up on the dashboard when the cruise control is on. I believe there's some additional wiring needed to make that happen, since my truck isn't prewired for cruise control. However, the instructions say nothing about any additional wiring. One more tip, be careful taking your steering wheel off, as my clockspring was damaged and I had to replace it.
D**7
easy to do but the cruise light did not come on after the install
The package comes with everything you need. I watched the video's and the install seemed very easy, and it is. Remove the neg battery cable off battery. Taking off the airbag is easy just make sure you have a Torx wrench. I went to the hardware store with my vehicle with the two side access panels off so I got the correct size Torx wrench. I took off the airbag per instructions installed the wire harness, installed the cruise control arm, hooked up the negative battery cable, turned on the key and nothing. The wire was not run from under the hood to the wire harness that is under the airbag. I did not feel comfortable running the wires so I took my kit to a place that installs cruise controls and they installed it for me. I was upset, would have saved a lot of money but oh well. It was worth me trying it had the power been run the whole install including going the hardware store would have been about an hour.
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