cruise control quit

It sounds like the contacts for the button need cleaning or replacing. If you are DIY you could disassemble the stalk and check it out. If not, you may have to have someone do it for you or have the dealer replace.

 

I am having the same problem. 2005 with 235k. I cleaned the contacts of the button, but the problem still persisted. Next, I bought a NEW, OEM cruise stalk. I thought I solved the problem, but it still comes on when it wants to. I am going to open up the steering wheel again and trace some of the wires, maybe something is loose. Also, I am going to check to see if there is a cruise control fuse. I'll keep you posted on the fix...I hope.

 

You can obtain repair manual info at techinfo.toyota.com

For access to the cruise control switch, you will need to remove the driver's airbag and steering wheel. The repair manual will provide you with info needed to safely remove the airbag without having it blow up in your face.

 

If you're really a DIY guy, then you can take off the stalk, disassemble it, and get to the root of the problem (after safely removing the airbag after disconnecting your negative end on your battery). If the cruise is randomly coming on, the car is still driveable. If it sets itself randomly, I'd highly advise you not drive it until you get that sorted out. Better safe than sorry.

 

I thought you fixed the problem by now. I did. It wasn't the cruise control stalk; however, if you want to clean it, there is one screw on the back. It is a very simple switch, so it is probably less likely the stalk. So what did I do to fix my problem? I changed the slipring. Cruise control works just like new now...all day everyday. I am still using my old cruise control stalk. Type up "slipring" and you will find many write ups. Also, I don't think there is a way to clean the slipring; it appears to be enclosed. Last tip, when you install a new slipring, don't pull off the plastic lever until you have centered the slipring and onto the wheel console. This thing can't spin in any one direction forever; there is a center for it, which is what the plastic lever is for. BTW, it only cost me $70 on ebay, so it is not worth trying to fix it. Removing the whole steering wheel is too time consuming.

 

PA Prius...there are no youtube videos on Prius slipring the last time I checked. However, our slipring is used by many other models, even Lexus. I think you can find something similar to help you. Type up Toyota slipring.

 

My cruise control quit said I was not paying a fair wage

 

I guess I was wrong about Youtube. Try googling it. You know, one would have to be a proficient DIY type of person for this type of work. Remember, it involves the most critical safety component of the car: AIRBAG. BTW, all your problems were the same as mines. Try the stalk first. You can always return it like I did. Peace.

 

I purchased my OEM stalked at RockAuto...it was half the price of the stearlership--and no backorder.