2008-2011 NISSAN TRUCKS
AUTOMATIC & MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
General Applicability
This cruise control was tested and verified on:
2008 - 2011 Nissan Frontier
2008 - 2011 Nissan Titan
This cruise control may not function correctly on unverified
vehicles. See www.rostra.com for vehicle compatibility.
ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL KIT
PART NUMBER: 250-1856
Recommended Tools
Safety Tools
Safety Glasses
Special Tools
Kit Contents/Service Parts
Volt-Ohm Meter
Item #
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3
4
5
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7
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Description
Cruise Control Module
Switch Harness
Main Wiring Harness
Pedal Interface Harness
Hardware Kit
Control Switch
Terminal Harness (Not
Shown)
4
6
Service Part #
250-2789
250-2760
250-2759
250-2771
250-2767
250-3742
250-2774
Installation Tools
Trim Removal Tool
Drill Bit/Knockout Punch
10mm wrench
Soldering Tool
9.5mm or 3/8” (for switch)
Special Chemicals
3
2
Conflicts
Note:
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1
Legend
STO
Contents of Hardware Bag
Qty
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Description
Wire Zip Ties
STOP: Damage to the vehicle may occur. Do not
proceed until process has been complied with.
OPERATOR SAFETY: Use caution to avoid risk of
injury
CRITICAL PROCESS: Proceed with caution to ensure
a quality installation.
GENERAL PROCESS: This highlights specific
processes to ensure a quality installation.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: This calls out the specific
tools and equipment required for this process
WARNING: DO NOT USE HAND-HELD 2-WAY TRANSCEIVERS INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE WHILE
DRIVING.
WHEN TRANSMITTING FROM INSIDE THE CAR, 2-WAY RADIOS THAT OPERATE IN THE 25MHZ-700MHZ FREQUENCY
RANGE WITH MORE THAN 2.0 WATTS OF POWER CAN PRODUCE ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE THAT COULD
INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF CRUISE AND THROTTLE CONTROLS RESULTING IN VEHICLE "LIMP MODE".
USE OF CELLULAR PHONES WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THESE CONTROLS.
DUE TO SENSITIVE NATURE OF SIGNALS USED FOR THIS PRODUCT, ALL NON-PLUG AND PLAY
CONNECTIONS MUST BE SOLDERED. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENT WILL
VOID WARRANTY.
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2008-2011 NISSAN TRUCKS
AUTOMATIC & MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL KIT
PART NUMBER: 250-1856
Section I – Installation Procedure
A. Pre-Installation Suggestions
1. It is advisable to disconnect the negative
battery cable for 3 minutes before beginning
installation, to avoid unintended air bag
deployment. Note and record any anti-theft
radio codes prior to disconnecting. Figure 1
2. Remove driver side lower dash panel, kick
panel, steering wheel shroud, and instrument
cluster panel. Figure 2
Figure 1
B. Install Electronic Module
1. Plug in the Main Wiring Harness, Switch
Harness, and Pedal Interface Harness onto
mating connectors of the Cruise Control
Module. Figure 3
2. Place the Cruise Control Module in the
secure location behind the driver side dash
area near the firewall away from moving
parts.
3. Route the Pedal Interface Harness through
steering column and down to the accelerator.
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Figure 2
Figure 3
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ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL KIT
PART NUMBER: 250-1856
C. Install Pedal Interface Harness
1. Use the diagram and chart below to install the
pedal interface harness. Disconnect the Pedal
Interface Harness at the 2-pin connectors to
ease installation of solder connections. Cut the
selected wires at the accelerator harness
leaving at least 2 inches of harness from the
connector. Solder the wire ends from the
pedal interface harness to the accelerator pedal
harness according to each wire color listed in
chart. After soldering, wrap the exposed
wires with electrical tape. Figure 4.
WARNING: PROCEED WITH CAUTION TO BE
SURE PEDAL INTERFACE HARNESS IS MATED
PROPERLY TO THE ACCELERATOR HARNESS.
FAILURE TO DO THIS CORRECTLY WILL
DISABLE THE ACCELERATOR.
: Solder Joint
Connector Side
Harness Side
Red
Yellow
White
Green
Figure 4
TITAN CONNECTIONS
FRONTIER CONNECTIONS
Splice & Solder
Direction
Cruise Harness
Color
Vehicle Wire
Splice & Solder
Direction
Cruise Harness
Color
Vehicle Wire
CONNECTOR
RED
GREEN/RED
CONNECTOR
RED
GRAY
CONNECTOR
WHITE
BROWN/WHITE
CONNECTOR
WHITE
RED
HARNESS
YELLOW
GREEN/RED
HARNESS
YELLOW
GRAY
HARNESS
GREEN
BROWN/WHITE
HARNESS
GREEN
RED
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AUTOMATIC & MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL KIT
PART NUMBER: 250-1856
2. Check for good solder connection:
Before continuing cruise installation, plug the
2-pin mating connectors in to each other as
shown in Figure 5. Reconnect negative side
of battery. Start engine and depress
accelerator to confirm operation. Turn off
engine and disconnect battery.
2-pin Red/White Harness
To Pedal
Harness
a. If a DTC code appears, restart Section C
and ensure proper wire matching and good
solder connections.
ACCEL PEDAL
YEL
RED
GRN
WHT
3. Unplug the 2-pin mating connectors from each
other (connected together in the last step) and
reconnect to the 2-pin mating connectors of
Pedal Interface Harness. Use electrical tape
to wrap all connections.
Figure 5
D. Wiring Connections (See Wiring Harness
Description on last page)
1. Use the following wiring diagram as a
reference to make the following connections if
vehicle connections are not listed in the
instructions:
CLUTCH (GND TRG) White
CLUTCH (+12V TRG) Yellow
Cruise Module
12V IGN
Red
VSS
Violet
GND
Black
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BRAKE +
Blue
BRAKE White/Brown
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ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL KIT
PART NUMBER: 250-1856
E. Nissan Frontier Wiring Connections
1. Locate the following wires to connect to the
main harness from the control module:
Function
See
Fig.
Vehicle Color
IGN
1
WHITE/GREEN
BRAKE +
2
RED/BLACK
BRAKE -
2
YELLOW
GROUND
3
GROUND POINT
VSS
6
PIN 6 OR BLUE
CLUTCH
Driver Kick Panel
IGN
Figure 1
PAGE 4
Brake Switch
2. Connect the Main Harness to vehicle wire by
using the chart below.
Function
Cruise Harness
Color
Vehicle Wire
IGN
RED
WHITE/GREEN
BRAKE +
BLUE
RED/BLACK
BRAKE -
WHITE/BROWN
YELLOW
VSS
VIOLET
PIN 6 OR BLUE
CLUTCH
WHITE OR
YELLOW
PAGE 4
PIN 1
RED/BLACK
PIN 2
YELLOW
Figure 2
3. Apply the Black Ground Wire from the
Main Harness to the Vehicle Ground Point at
the lower dash panel frame. Figure 3
GND
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Figure 3
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F. Nissan Titan Wiring Connections
ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL KIT
PART NUMBER: 250-1856
Driver Kick Panel
1. Locate the following wires to connect to the
main harness from the control module:
Function
See
Fig.
Vehicle Color
IGN
1
WHITE/RED
BRAKE +
2
RED/YELLOW
BRAKE -
2
RED/BLACK
GROUND
3
GROUND POINT
VSS
7
PIN 29
IGN
Figure 1
Brake Switch
2. Connect the Main Harness to vehicle wire by
using the chart below:
Function
Cruise Harness
Color
Vehicle Wire
IGN
RED
WHITE/RED
BRAKE +
BLUE
RED/YELLOW
BRAKE -
BROWN/WHITE
RED/BLACK
VSS
VIOLET
PIN 29
PIN 1
RED/YELLOW
PIN 2
RED/GREEN
Figure 2
GND
3. Apply the Black Ground Wire from the
Main Harness to the Vehicle Ground Point at
the lower dash panel frame. Figure 3
Figure 3
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Nissan Frontier/Titan Connections
Continued…
4. Frontier VSS: Locate the white 40-pin
connecter at the instrument cluster. If Blue
Wire is present in pin 6, connect the Violet
Wire from the cruise harness to the Blue Wire
in pin 6. If Blue Wire is not present in pin 6,
use a precision tool to release the retainer
of the connector. Figures 4-5. Locate the
terminal harness supplied in kit. Insert the
terminal end of the harness into pin 6. Figure
6.
Titan VSS: Locate the white 40-pin
connecter at the instrument cluster. If
Red/White Wire is present in pin 29, connect
the Violet Wire from the cruise harness to the
Red/White Wire in pin 29. If Red/White Wire
is not present in pin 29, use a precision tool
to release the retainer of the connector.
Figures 4-5 Locate the terminal harness
supplied in kit. Insert the terminal end of the
harness into pin 29. Figure 7 Make sure
terminal locks into connector and replace
retainer
5. Connect the terminal harness to the Violet
Wire of the cruise harness. Secure Cruise
Control Module harnesses with zip ties away
from moving parts
Retainer Locked
Figure 4
Retainer released
Figure 5
Frontier
PIN 6
Figure 6
Titan
PIN 29
Figure 7
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2008-2011 NISSAN TRUCKS
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ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL KIT
PART NUMBER: 250-1856
G. Install Control Switch
1. Use the lever wedges on the Control Switch
at an angle template to drill a 3/8” or 9.5mm
hole in the lower shroud of the steering
column cover. Position lock-washers as
shown. Figure 1
2. Apply nut and position Control Switch for
driver’s best view.
3. Assemble (2) 3-pin connectors from the sack
parts to the mating wire colors on the Control
Switch Harness. Use the diagram to mate the
module harness to switch harness. Figure 2
4. Route the assembled Control Switch
Harness to the mating connector of the
Cruise Control Module.
Figure 1
From Module
5. Secure the Control Switch Harness with zip
ties away from moving parts.
H. Testing
1. Reconnect negative battery cable and torque
to 35 in*lbs. Reenter anti-theft radio codes.
2. Turn ignition on. Apply the on/off button of
Cruise Control Switch.
I. Reassembly
1. Reinstall all removed pieces taking care to
ensure harnesses and wiring connections are
properly secured.
2. Make sure all harnesses are not pinched or
bound by trim pieces.
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Figure 2
Figure 3
From Switch
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Section II - Wiring Diagram
-
Green
4 volts
Ignition
White
4 volts
Ignition
Yellow
2 volts
Ignition
Red
2 volts
Ignition
Note: All Pedal Interface Harness
Voltages are with pedal fully depressed
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PART NUMBER: 250-1856
TROUBLESHOOTING
Function
Color
Results
Fault Conditions
Ignition
Red
12 volts when switched on and zero (0)
volts when switched off. Must not
disappear when starting vehicle.
No power, voltage drop, or intermittent
connection will cause Loss of pedal or
“Limp Mode” condition.
Brake
positive +
Blue
“Hot” side of brake switch. 12 volts all the
time.
Cruise will not function if this connection
is not installed correctly.
Brake
negative -
Brown/White
“Cold side of Brake switch. Zero (0)
Cruise will not function if this connection
is not installed correctly. If connection is
good, and there is a high resistance to
ground, a 5 terminal relay will be
required to complete installation. See
diagram below.
Ground
Black
Lowest resistance to ground closest to zero
(0) ohms as possible. Use a vehicle ground
point where other ground wires are
connected to.
A bad ground connection will cause the
following conditions: Cruise will not
function; Loss of pedal or “Limp Mode”
condition.
VSS
Violet
Vehicle speed sensor circuit
Cruise will not function if this connection
is not installed correctly.
Clutch or
NSS
White
12 volts active or ground active wire at
switch when clutch is depressed or neutral
safety switch is engaged.
Cruise will not function if wrong wire is
connected. Cruise will not disengage
when clutch is depressed or when
switched to neutral if installed incorrectly.
resistance to ground when brake is not
pressed. 12 volts when brake is pressed.
5 Terminal Relay for Brake Switch
Not Used
Ground
86
87
87a
Brake -
85
30
Ground
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Brown/White of
Cruise Harness
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ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL KIT
PART NUMBER: 250-1856