99 Camry Cruise Control

[tgm4883]

This is a weird question but...

I recently bought a 99 Camry CE that was supposed to have cruise control standard. However at the factory they forgot to put on cruise control. Is it possible that they just forgot the steering wheel switch for it? In which case I could go get just the switch and install it. Or am I going to have to get some aftermarket cruise installed. (OEM Cruise isn't offered for this year/model of car)

[Brian R.]

Here are the standard features for your model as stated by Edmunds (no mention of cruise control except as optional equipment):

5-Speed Transmission
AM/FM/Cassette Audio System
Bucket Seats
Center Console
Digital Clock
Dual Front Airbag Restraints
Intermittent Wipers
Power Brakes
Power Steering
Rear Window Defroster
Remote Trunk Release
Tachometer
Tilt Steering Wheel
Tinted Glass
Velour/Cloth Seats
2.2L I4 DOHC 16V FI Engine
14 Inch Wheels

[tgm4883]

This is interesting, the printout from the dealer states that it should have cruise control standard.

Here is the VIN #
4t1bg22k5xu432273

[Brian R.]

Here's all the information I can get from your VIN:

VIN 4T1BG22K5XU432273
Make Toyota
Model Camry
Year 1999
Body 4 Door Sedan
Engine L4, 2.2L; DOHC 16V; EFI
Vehicle Type Passenger Car
Trim CE; LE; XLE
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Mfg., Kentucky, Inc.
Assembly Plant Kentucky Truck: Jefferson County, Kentucky
Country UNITED STATES

Toyota may have access to a company-proprietary data base, but I don't.

[Brian R.]

Originally Posted by tgm4883

Is it possible that they just forgot the steering wheel switch for it? In which case I could go get just the switch and install it. Or am I going to have to get some aftermarket cruise installed. (OEM Cruise isn't offered for this year/model of car)

The answer to your question is that you can tell by lifting the hood and seeing if there is a cruise control actuator conntected with a flexible cable to your throttle body (probably isn't). If there isn't, then you would have to go aftermarket. The assumption of no cruise under the hood is supported by the fact no OEM cruise is offered for your car.