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Old 07-30-2010, 11:47 PM
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hey all i know on my 7.3 it's got a high idle actuator on in next to the ip wondering how to activate it or if ti's something else.
 
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Old 07-31-2010, 02:22 AM
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Not sure on a 7.3 but I'm going to guess its the same as a 6.9, but on my truck it automatically goes into high idle when I start it up the first time for the day.
 
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Old 07-31-2010, 07:04 AM
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turn key to run, depress throttle pedal, start truck. will be on high idle then unless the solinoid is junk.
 
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Old 07-31-2010, 11:15 AM
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You have to press the pedal to activate it, the solenoid isn't strong enough on it's own to move the throttle lever.
 
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Old 07-31-2010, 06:51 PM
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but that acuator lookin thing is the high idle though? just wondering exacly what it is.
 
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Old 07-31-2010, 08:54 PM
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looking at the pump from the front, on the left side closest to the thermostat housing is the high idle soloniod.
 
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Old 08-01-2010, 12:01 AM
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o ok cool
 
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