This manual covers the aspects of installation, operation, and troubleshooting of the CRC-1000 “Drive-by-Wire” cruise control. The CRC-1000 was designed to work with CAN bus GM LS engine/drivetrain packages, as either a complete transplant from a stock vehicle, or a Connect Cruise, using a GM ECU programmed with US SAE code.
Pedals vary in build and operation. The pin layout must be a single row as shown in the purple pedal plug of the 250-2766 below. If the pins are turned, or the pedal has a dual row of pins, the CRC-1000 will not function, and the wiring and cannot be modified “to make work”.
CONNECTORS AND PIN OUTS The CRC-1000 has four connectors on the front that we use. They are labeled as: • J1 – OBDII cable • J2 – Power/Ground/Input harness • J3 – Handle/Switch harness • J4 – Pedal harness The small connector in the back is not used, but there is a small cutaway for an LED, that can used to observe operation and limited diagnostics, (see page [12]).
Connecting OBDII cable [J1] The CRC-1000 can only be used in US made engine/drive trains running SAE CAN bus, 2008 and newer. The OBDII harness connects direct to the OBDII diagnostic plug. The OBDII harness will need to be removed from the ALDL port, if engine diagnostics needs to be performed with a scan tool.
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Connecting Main Harness [J2] Wire colors Ground Output to activate “cruise” indicator on Dakota Digital dash or ground side of LED Orange Yellow Clutch Switch triggered by a positive voltage White Clutch Switch triggered by a ground signal Blue Constant power (hot side of brake pedal can work)
Special Wiring Notes Cruise Indicator (Orange): The orange wire produces a negative trigger to operate the cruise indicator on a Dakota Digital VFD3, VHX, HDX or RTX dash system. The orange wire will connect to “CRUSE” on these control boxes.
Cold Side Brake Wiring (with and without LED tail lights) MAN #650541:A...
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When pinning the plug of the handle, match the colors of the handle to the letters on the plastic plug. The Dakota Digital HND-1 and HND-3 can only be used with the 394207 harness. The colors of the 394207 may vary, and these are the known variants we have seen.
Handle Wire Harnesses [J3] 394206 with HND-2 The HND-2 colors will match the colors of the 394206 harness. BROWN GREEN The HND-2 cannot be used with YELLOW the 394207 harness. On occasion, a GM stock turn signal lever with cruise can be used with the 394206.
Throttle Pedal Harness [J4] The throttle pedal harness is also a plug and play style, only for a GM pedal, and only for one style. The pins must be side by side; not front to back, nor a dual row of pins. The harness cannot be rewired for different pedals as they may operate on different voltages.
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A, C, D, and F can be ground or power, as our throttle harness merely acts as a pass through. When looking for a ground reference to ground the CRC-1000 to, one needs to verify the correct wire. 2008-2013 Silverados and Sierras – Color Pattern of 250-2766 throttle harness...
TROUBLE SHOOTING Pedal Voltage Tests The pedal voltages have to be within a certain tolerance for the cruise to operate. Testing J4 pins will require a volt meter for accurate voltages, a test light will not work. Key on only, with pedal harness fully connected, measure the following pins on J4 (see page 10). Color at J4 Pedal at Rest Pedal Wide Open...
MPH of your set speed, then press and release the RESUME/ACCEL button. About Dakota Digital Cruise Control The performance of the Cruise Control is dependent upon the condition of the engine, its size and even by the type of emission control equipment it has.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS SYSTEM ON A DIESEL-POWERED VEHICLE WHICH HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITHOUT A DISENGAGEMENT SWITCH ON THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY. (Contact Dakota Digital Sales to purchase part: SEN-4206) WARNING Failure to follow the instruction manual could not only cause the system to work improperly, but could cause the vehicle to go into ‘limp-mode’, possibly causing damage to your vehicle and injury and/or death to you and your passengers.
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Dakota Digital 36 Month Warranty DAKOTA DIGITAL warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this product that should it, under normal use and condition, be proven defective in material or workmanship for 36 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced at Dakota Digital’s option.