High Idle Control

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I would like to add high idle control to my truck? Is there a way to use the upfitter switches or can I get the option with a tuner?


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I would like to add high idle control to my truck? Is there a way to use the upfitter switches or can I get the option with a tuner?


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Hey T,

Many tuners offer a High Idle, as an option.. I ordered a DP tuner with a 1200rpm high idle.. works well.

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ummmm, why?

do you have need or want? there is a difference.


if i recall correctly, trucks shut off after excessive idle time to protect emissions system.
otherwise....

https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/non-html/Q180-A.pdf

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ummmm, why?

do you have need or want? there is a difference.


if i recall correctly, trucks shut off after excessive idle time to protect emissions system.
otherwise....

https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/non-html/Q180-A.pdf

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Hmmmmm..

Nice when yer caught in traffic for a few.. A/C is cooler.

Nice when yer doing a Jump Start.. speeds up & raises the volt/amp input.

Nice if yer using yer Winch.

Nice when using an Inverter.

' jus to mention a few uses ? :);)

Plus your Link
 
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Yea Joe, I seem to idle a lot. According to the computer I have 1500 miles on the truck and 18 hours idling. Serously considering the tuner with that option as it looks way simpler than rigging the upfitter switches.


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Yea Joe, I seem to idle a lot. According to the computer I have 1500 miles on the truck and 18 hours idling. Serously considering the tuner with that option as it looks way simpler than rigging the upfitter switches. Tbar

;);tu Had to wait for a KFC drive thru order last week.. 105* out. Parked. Flipped the high idle on.. sat in the coool'r A/C, listen'n to the (((XM.
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Don't know if the 6.7 is different from the 6.0 on the upfitter switch's,
but on mine I just wired two wires together. I put mine on number 4.
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Don't know if the 6.7 is different from the 6.0 on the upfitter switch's,
but on mine I just wired two wires together. I put mine on number 4.
Doug

Good point Doug & Sage. Me & my 2k will be on the Endangered Species list here purdy quick ;).. maybe it's something as simple as what you did.

Joe

(OBTW ? I've got an OEM Idle Control module (mounts under the dash), if anyone is interested in one ??? PM me ???)
 
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Found some pictures:



You can get a knob for the potentiometer from radio shack. I mounted mine next to the 4x4 switch. I'll try to get a pic tomorrow.

Here is the potentiometer
IMG_7887.jpg
 
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