mazda 3 gx... cruise control?

[m_bisson]

Hey. Does the 2010 mazda 3 sport GX come with cruise control? If not, and I pay for the audio controls to be mounted to the steering wheel, will they also throw in the electronics for cruise?

[alho]

No, the GX doesn't come with cruise control.

I actually want to add cruise control to the steering wheel too. I think all the wires and things are there, just need panels...

Not too sure though.

[Bomber-Stud]

No, the GX doesn't come with cruise control.

I actually want to add cruise control to the steering wheel too. I think all the wires and things are there, just need panels...

Not too sure though.

I have a 2010 gx....
..all the wiring is there, I had cruise added in - it was no problem, and the audio controls are included as part of the package.

[alho]

I have a 2010 gx....
..all the wiring is there, I had cruise added in - it was no problem, and the audio controls are included as part of the package.

How much did it cost it and where did you get it done?

I am very interested :)

[Bomber-Stud]

How much did it cost it and where did you get it done?

I am very interested :)

got it done at dealer (in edmonton) at time of vehicle purchase. cost me "nothing" ...had to forefit my $500 grad rebate to the dealer. I think the kit itself costs ~$240 (not including labor). so i think? $500 is a lot, but I got a good overall deal on the car.

[m_bisson]

it's $400. I added it to my car as well :)

[GadgetAddicted]

it's $400. I added it to my car as well :)

From where exactly? And was it an OEM install?

[FLIPDADY]

You can purchase one from any dealer. It comes with audio controls as well as the cruise buttons.

TM3 price is $151.96 plus tax, and includes install instructions.

[TT76]

Hi FlipDady - how hard would it be to install this on our own? I'm interested in doing it but was worried about it being difficult as a DIY. Any thoughts?

[Jeff-TheBiz]

Hi FlipDady - how hard would it be to install this on our own? I'm interested in doing it but was worried about it being difficult as a DIY. Any thoughts?

Leave it to a tech, if your air bag deploys by accident, you will be getting colouring books for Christmas for the rest of your life.

[stevenma188]

I installed cruise control on my 05 by buying the parts from a junkyard and doing it myself. That being said, if you do not feel confident with your hands, I would definitely leave it up to a professional. Like Jeff said, it involves removing the airbag, which if done incorrectly, will be a $2000 mistake (IIRC that's how much they are worth), plus the chance of serious injuries.

[TT76]

ok - sounds a little scary with the airbag issue.

How much for install?

[alho]

I am interested in getting this done as well. $152 sounds good.... always thought it'd be more. How much would be to with labor?


Thanks.

[FLIPDADY]

Well it will depend on where you get it done of course. At MOT we charge $155.21 plus tax.

[TT76]

so 155.21 for install, 152 for the parts = $307.21 x 1.15 = $353.29

is this sounding right? How long does the install take? 1-2 hours?

[G-daddy]

What's the cost for a nifty GT steering wheel? Is that even an option?

[FLIPDADY]

so 155.21 for install, 152 for the parts = $307.21 x 1.15 = $353.29

is this sounding right? How long does the install take? 1-2 hours?
That's correct!

[FLIPDADY]

What's the cost for a nifty GT steering wheel? Is that even an option?
Your cost $334.26 plus tax.

[G-daddy]

Your cost $334.26 plus tax.

No way...so I can upgrade to the GT leather wrapped steering wheel for the 2010? And this price is just for the wheel, or includes install?

[FLIPDADY]

No way...so I can upgrade to the GT leather wrapped steering wheel for the 2010? And this price is just for the wheel, or includes install?
Just the part, labor is extra.

[McGuyver_3]

Just the part, labor is extra.

Hey Joe does the cruise add on also replace the entire steering wheel for the non cruise equipped ones? Or do the steering wheel controls just get added on to the steering wheel. I think thats what G-daddy is referring to

[G-daddy]

Actually, I have a GX, and I have always wanted a leather wrapped steering wheel from a GT. So yea, the full replacement is what I'm looking at.

And I get to keep my old steering wheel, right?

[sarujo]

I was told by The-Biz when I was buying my GX a few months ago that they simply add the cruise and audio controls keypads to the existing steering wheel. The current flat plastic covers are basically replaced by new covers with the button controls.


Hey Joe does the cruise add on also replace the entire steering wheel for the non cruise equipped ones? Or do the steering wheel controls just get added on to the steering wheel. I think thats what G-daddy is referring to

[McGuyver_3]

I was told by The-Biz when I was buying my GX a few months ago that they simply add the cruise and audio controls keypads to the existing steering wheel. The current flat plastic covers are basically replaced by new covers with the button controls.

i had figured thats how they did it as they wouldnt sell an entire steering wheel for 155$ lol

[GadgetAddicted]

Is there anyway to get leather wrapped around a GS steering wheel??

[S.F.W.]

Is there anyway to get leather wrapped around a GS steering wheel??

probably less expensive to buy the OEM leather wrapped steering wheel. PM Flipdady, I'm sure he can help.

[Matt174e]

I just ordered a GX Sport with cruise control and it should be in town next week. Will it have the audio controls come with it or would I have to ask for that separate?

[McGuyver_3]

You state you have cruise so YES you will have audio controls. The cruise used to or still is idk the additional option. On the gx base previous gen you were able to get no controls at all

[Wix]

I just got a 2010 GX Sport, added the cruise during car purchase.
From what I remember, it costs about $480, and their cost is about $350.. plus tax too i think

Cruise comes with audio controls as well on the wheel

[shankqiu]

Does the package come with Bluetooth? or just simple volume controls?

[JonfromOttawa]

Relating to this question, can cruise control be added to a 07 GX? Would the cost be roughly the same?

Thanks

[FLIPDADY]

Relating to this question, can cruise control be added to a 07 GX? Would the cost be roughly the same?

Thanks
Yup there is a kit available for the previous gen. Costwise you are looking at $220.48 retail.

[JonfromOttawa]

Thanks Flip! I may pm you next time im down in Toronto!

[Jeff-TheBiz]

Also related to this topic...

The 2011 GX does not have the option of a dealer installed cuise control/audio control.. the units from 2010 are not compatible with the 2011...

Edit: Update.. it can be added as of Thursday.. software update fixed the issue..

Carry on....

[wildcard50]

For those people who want to buy the kit and install it themselves, the cruise has to be activated with programing from the dealer, Dan installed mine yesterday and we found it out, unlike the previous generation in which it was plug and play.

[ptcary]

Please post deatails! So you added the switches and the brake pedal sensor, then went to the dealer for programming? Can you post more about the programming procedure please?

[FLIPDADY]

Please post deatails! So you added the switches and the brake pedal sensor, then went to the dealer for programming? Can you post more about the programming procedure please?
Unlike the previous Gen cruise kits, the programming can only be done through the dealership.

[ptcary]

Unlike the previous Gen cruise kits, the programming can only be done through the dealership.

So they can get to it through the OBD port to program it? Are they just turning the feature on? Is there a cruise control light in the cluster? I am trying to add cruise and a GT steering wheel and my service tech is unaware of this. I have not yet asked the Master Tech at my local dealer about it.

[wildcard50]

So they can get to it through the OBD port to program it? Are they just turning the feature on? Is there a cruise control light in the cluster? I am trying to add cruise and a GT steering wheel and my service tech is unaware of this. I have not yet asked the Master Tech at my local dealer about it.

Yes the steering wheel has to be removed so the control module can be added, then the brake sensor added. Programing can done through th obd port, that's what the instructions say. I am in contact with the dealership on the programing, I will keep you advised on how it went

[McGuyver_3]

Please post deatails! So you added the switches and the brake pedal sensor, then went to the dealer for programming? Can you post more about the programming procedure please?

whats their to know? the dealer has to do it. If i had the proper software I may have been able to do this.

[Jeff-TheBiz]

If i had the proper software I may have been able to do this.

Says the guy that converted his 05 GX into a 2007 GT with Nav..

[wildcard50]

Well here's an update, i contacted flipdaddy because i bought the kit from Mazda of Toronto, he was really great and told me to bring it in and they would activate it for me free of charge, they did but the steering wheel audio controls don't work, i was a little disappointed because i thought both the audio controls and the cruise controls would work but but i guess they don't work on the GX, becuase when i asked the service advisor he said that the cruise is the only thing needed to be activated not the audio. and Dan did an excellent work on the install. so i am a little confused:(

[McGuyver_3]

Says the guy that converted his 05 GX into a 2007 GT with Nav..

:chuckle, yeah that was one heck of an experience that car. I wish I knew who owned that car. I think I would want to buy it back as I really do miss it lol

[topspin]

So to add the cruise control kit to the GX involves dismantling the steering wheel? I'm not so sure I'd want to have this done. I was just at a Hyundai dealer tonight and we talked about add-ons. He said to avoid taking any options that involve dismantling too many parts. He said that mechanics never put parts back the way they were installed from the manufacturer and that you'll start to hear creaks.

[mpfive]

audio controls have to work as well, i had my cruise control added to my '10 gx sport, and the steering wheel audio controls work just fine. you might want to look into it more.

[McGuyver_3]

So to add the cruise control kit to the GX involves dismantling the steering wheel? I'm not so sure I'd want to have this done. I was just at a Hyundai dealer tonight and we talked about add-ons. He said to avoid taking any options that involve dismantling too many parts. He said that mechanics never put parts back the way they were installed from the manufacturer and that you'll start to hear creaks.

not true, because if we didnt put stuff back together properly then you would be abele to see that something is not right and you would be back to have it fixed.


audio controls have to work as well, i had my cruise control added to my '10 gx sport, and the steering wheel audio controls work just fine. you might want to look into it more.

i am pretty positive i know the problem on Devindas car. The car has 2 wiring harness adapters installed and i beleive the 1 does not have wiring for the wheel controls present.

[wildcard50]

The install was pretty much straight forward I saw Dan do it, the cruise works great but like Dan said I have 2 harness's , one for my aftermarket blue tooth another for my amp. I need a aftermarket steering wheel control adapter for the audio controls to work. If you have not done any mods to your stereo then the audio controls will work right after the install. Otherwise the car works great after the install, just a heads up for those who want to purchase the Mazda cruise control kit

[topspin]

Good to hear. So I won't worry about the installation.

[McGuyver_3]

The install was pretty much straight forward I saw Dan do it, the cruise works great but like Dan said I have 2 harness's , one for my aftermarket blue tooth another for my amp. I need a aftermarket steering wheel control adapter for the audio controls to work. If you have not done any mods to your stereo then the audio controls will work right after the install. Otherwise the car works great after the install, just a heads up for those who want to purchase the Mazda cruise control kit

No sir, no parts are needed. All we need is some wiring as 1 of the 2 adapters if I recal does not have the steering wheel control wires encorporated. Once we bridge the wires we should be good to go.

[wildcard50]

No sir, no parts are needed. All we need is some wiring as 1 of the 2 adapters if I recal does not have the steering wheel control wires encorporated. Once we bridge the wires we should be good to go.

Thanks Dan it's good to know it's not that serious :)

[topspin]

I asked a salesman tonight and he said that they don't even have to take apart the steering wheel or remove the airbag or anything. I find that conflicts with what I read on other threads. Of course I also asked this salesman about weathertec liners and they had a tiny one just for display in a display case. He was saying it was the actually size. But it's impossible since it would hardly cover half of the floor in the drivers side. lol some salesmen really just don't know anything. He even insisted that the GX had electric doors. I told him it came with the Comfort Package. He insisted he was right but then saw I was right. LOL anyhow......

[Bomber-Stud]

^^^^ the 2010 GX has power locks/windows.

[FLIPDADY]

I asked a salesman tonight and he said that they don't even have to take apart the steering wheel or remove the airbag or anything. I find that conflicts with what I read on other threads. Of course I also asked this salesman about weathertec liners and they had a tiny one just for display in a display case. He was saying it was the actually size. But it's impossible since it would hardly cover half of the floor in the drivers side. lol some salesmen really just don't know anything. He even insisted that the GX had electric doors. I told him it came with the Comfort Package. He insisted he was right but then saw I was right. LOL anyhow......
That's why he's a salesman and not a service or parts guy.:)

I have seen a few sales people install floor mats though. lol

[Bomber-Stud]

I have seen a few sales people install floor mats though. lol

GASP!!!! do you think they had the appropriate training?

[weggen]

Is this still the price 334.26 today? If it is I would be interested.

[Jeff-TheBiz]

on a 2010... maybe... but on the 2011, it now needs to be 'turned on' by a dealer through the computer.

[ddennis1101]

I'm a new Mazda 3 owner and have enjoyed reading through the forum threads. I'm in the U.S. and have a 2011 3I Sport which is equivalent to the Canadian market GX. I too would like to add/activate OEM cruise. After reading through some of the threads on here over the past few months I asked my local dealer about cruise activation and they had no idea. Toronto is a bit too far to drive to activate my cruise so instead, does anyone know if OEM cruise can be activated on a U.S. market 2011 3I Sport and, if so, can you point me in the right direction to get information with which I can educate my dealer? Thanks

[wildcard50]

I'm a new Mazda 3 owner and have enjoyed reading through the forum threads. I'm in the U.S. and have a 2011 3I Sport which is equivalent to the Canadian market GX. I too would like to add/activate OEM cruise. After reading through some of the threads on here over the past few months I asked my local dealer about cruise activation and they had no idea. Toronto is a bit too far to drive to activate my cruise so instead, does anyone know if OEM cruise can be activated on a U.S. market 2011 3I Sport and, if so, can you point me in the right direction to get information with which I can educate my dealer? Thanks

Have you tried contacting another dealer, how many are there in you area?

[weggen]

What is your price for cruise control installation on a 2010 Mazda 3 gx sport? Thanks

[skywalker20001]

Have you tried contacting another dealer, how many are there in you area?

Hi, I am a Mazda3 2011 owner as well. I got and installed the cruise control (OEM) panels on my steering wheel. However the cruise control is not "plug and play" as previously pointed out in this thread. I know some people have been able to get is activated by a dealer. I went to two local dealers but their techs claim to have no idea of how to do this. One even called some mazda 800 number to get help but came back empty handed. If anyone can provide concrete and specific help with this "activation" bit, it would help a lot. I would like to know what exactly I can tell the tech at the dealer, not just say activate my after-market cruise (because that obviously didn't work at 2 different dealers...) Thanks in advance.

[wildcard50]

Hi, I am a Mazda3 2011 owner as well. I got and installed the cruise control (OEM) panels on my steering wheel. However the cruise control is not "plug and play" as previously pointed out in this thread. I know some people have been able to get is activated by a dealer. I went to two local dealers but their techs claim to have no idea of how to do this. One even called some mazda 800 number to get help but came back empty handed. If anyone can provide concrete and specific help with this "activation" bit, it would help a lot. I would like to know what exactly I can tell the tech at the dealer, not just say activate my after-market cruise (because that obviously didn't work at 2 different dealers...) Thanks in advance.
I am not sure where you live but i took it into mazda of toronto and got it done.

[skywalker20001]

I am not sure where you live but i took it into mazda of toronto and got it done.

I libe in the Washington DC area, and took my car to two Mazda dealers in the area. They could not help me activate the cruise. If someone can get me specific instructions on how to do this, I can then communicate those to the techs here and hopefully get my cruise working.

[FLIPDADY]

I libe in the Washington DC area, and took my car to two Mazda dealers in the area. They could not help me activate the cruise. If someone can get me specific instructions on how to do this, I can then communicate those to the techs here and hopefully get my cruise working.
I'll see what I can come up with and let you know.

[Gallandz]

I have a 2010 Mazda 3 i sport and also live in the DC area; well Richmond. I installed the factory steering wheel and brake parts; numbers: BEH3-66-4M0C and BN7N-66-490; and the audio controls function perfectly. Activating the annunciation panel self test shows a cruise light present in the dash but the cruise "on" button doesn't work. The dealers in my area also seem clueless about a software activation for this; maybe if we were able to refer them to a technical bulletin or at least say you have to do so and so on the OBD port; they might take our money and flip the switch! Please let us know how we might phrase this to a dealer tech... I wish the knowledge base at this dealership in Toronto was universal! Thank you for any help, Flipdady.

[zzz3]

It's actually cheaper to just buy a GT steering wheel, sans airbag, and replace the old wheel. A nice bonus is that it is leather wrapped.

[skywalker20001]

FLIPDADY - any news on this? I appreciate any information you can dig up on how to activate the cruise on a 2011 Mazda3. Thanks.


I'll see what I can come up with and let you know.

[Gallandz]

Just updating my experiences... Have a 2010 Mazda3 i sport (gx)... Took it into my local dealer today with all switches installed and had service tech look into how the cruise function could be activated. He did some digging in the Mazda service computer and made some phone calls to some Mazda folks and came up with this: That the GEM module in this years model does not have cruise control programing on board, and therefore can-not be activated. He intimated that a GEM module from the next trim level MAY be compatible, but that it was a >$1000 part. If that's the case then I have some lovely, but nonfunctional cruise buttons on my wheel. I can't help but think that there's a way to do this however. There are hundreds of examples of '04-'09 models successfully doing this conversion.

[TheMAN]

according to my 2011 accessories list, there's a cruise control kit for the 3... so I think there are extra parts involved... I don't have the part # unfortunately, but if you have your dealer check their accessories list, it should be there

[Gallandz]

So the problem seems to be this: In Canada there is a cruise kit sold for the 2010+ Mazda 3s... kit# BEH1-V7-760A. It has the steering wheel controls and apparently instructions for activating it via the OBD port. This kit is not sold in the US and every American Mazda rep or tech that I can find vehemently insists on their dead family's honor that there is not a shred of a chance that I can do this on my US i sport. I think they are all wrong; I have the steering wheel controls installed; all I need is the programing information. I've found 1 dealer tech who's willing to take my money and try it... but not without some instructions as to what to do. I found on another forum someone saying the "Speed" function needs to be activated; but this tech told me it's not like a windows and icon interface; that it's more binary and codey like! Plus he thinks that when he enters the VIN number this won't even be an option on US models! Any thoughts? Anyone have those kit instructions?

[TheMAN]

why don't you just import the kit from canada and be done with it?

the electronics between the US and Canadian models are mostly the same... I don't see why it won't work

[Gallandz]

I agree that it should work. The kit lists for about 500 bucks Canadian; and I already have all the parts bought and installed.. there is some kind of super-secret activation needed though and I have no idea how to get a US service tech to do it. They act like Canada doesn't exist and I need my head examined! Oh well, thanks.

[Z00mer]

Hi, I am a Mazda3 2011 owner as well. I got and installed the cruise control (OEM) panels on my steering wheel. However the cruise control is not "plug and play" as previously pointed out in this thread. I know some people have been able to get is activated by a dealer. I went to two local dealers but their techs claim to have no idea of how to do this. One even called some mazda 800 number to get help but came back empty handed. If anyone can provide concrete and specific help with this "activation" bit, it would help a lot. I would like to know what exactly I can tell the tech at the dealer, not just say activate my after-market cruise (because that obviously didn't work at 2 different dealers...) Thanks in advance.

Sorry to revive an old thread but for my 2012 do I need to buy a brake sensor as well or are the steering wheel controls enough (Part No: BBM5-66-4M0C )

Also will the audio controls work/Plug and Play on my 2012 GX?

[Z00mer]

Just to answer my own question for reference to anyone, the 2012+ mazda 3's DO NOT need an extra brake switch. All you need are the controls and a dealership to activate it. Markham mazda charged me a half hour of labour to plug their computer in and activate cruise.

[ryan2.3]

I'll see what I can come up with and let you know.

can we still buy the cruise/audio panels from you?

is it really this hard for them to activate or are they playing dumb to squeeze labour costs? Pretty sure it's literally toggling a bit for the option from 0 to 1. We do the same at GM and I've got friends doing the same with BMW.

[electric blue]

Im about to purchase a 2011 gx with no controls on the steering wheel. I'd like to get bluetooth and volume controls installed, cruise control i don't really use but if it comes included ill take it. can anyone help me out please? Where can i get the parts and who can i go to for installation at a reasonable price? thanks!