I went to the dealer today and had my high idle set. $84 But i was reading more about it and it says
intake manifold temp must be inder 32 degrees
coolant temp under 140
I guess what i am asking about is there any way to fool the intake manifold temp. So i could get heat faster when the temp is below 140.

 

Well thats the part that sucks you have to meet all the permissives for it to kick in. I would think there would be a way to fool it - but arent smart enough to know how.

 

Just sit tight, I'm working on that

All I need to find are the connectors for the IAT and ECT to finish the project.

I've got my wiring diagram worked up to where you can select high idle or 3 cyl shutdown at any temp as long as the other parameters are met.

 

im just waiting for one of the brand name companies to come out with a plug in box that just plugs into the APPS and is a high idle controller

 

The other kicker is that if you have if plugged in at all for a while before you start it up, the high idle doesn't come on.

At least on mine it doesn't. So that leaves me with the stick in throttle option....

 

I have one - a local guy used to make them for the local Cummins shop - Id hook you up but he doesnt make them anymore.

These guys have them but they are stupid expensive for what you get: http://www.dieselservices.com/html/d...e_ram_p137.cfm

 

Why muck with the electricals? Just install an exhaust brake. Idle all day with it engaged.

 

Or an ESPAR or Webasto heater.

Good call on the exhaust brake - much better than the high idle since they actually put a load on the engine.

But again, not cheap and not exactly good on autos.

 

some guys on DTR were building them last year.

i want a one that comes ready to plug and play tho, those guys had to go in and tap a few of the APPS wires, and i dont like that, i want a male-female type plug that goes inline on the APPS

 

DR. Evil, sure but for $1300 or so you get the high idle AND a break. Otherwise you spend $500 + to just get heat and potential of electrical error.

It would work with an auto if you put it in neutral? I thought this was the case but maybe not.