BD High Idle Kit
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Fleet Mechanic
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BD High Idle Kit
Just a question about guys with the BD high idle kit. Once this is installed all you need to do it set the parking brake and set your idle speed ?
I'm deciding on wiring up myself with a resistor to the upfitter switch or just buying the plug and play kit.
I dont think I really need to adjust the RPMS much.
Thanks
Matt
I'm deciding on wiring up myself with a resistor to the upfitter switch or just buying the plug and play kit.
I dont think I really need to adjust the RPMS much.
Thanks
Matt
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I do not have one of those kits you want, but the nice feature is,........its adjustable. However, if you will settle for a fixed rpm (1400), take a look at this unit. Plug and play and no need to tap into an upfitter switch.
https://www.12volt.solutions/product..._ford~md_f-350
https://www.12volt.solutions/product..._ford~md_f-350
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Works great with remote start.
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Looks like an easy solution to me unless i'm missing something.
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I like because 1) plug and play 2) Clean install 3) don’t have to remember to flick the upfitter the night before
If it wasn’t for cold start, warming up I would probably just spend the $5-$10 and wire up the resistor mod
Matt
If it wasn’t for cold start, warming up I would probably just spend the $5-$10 and wire up the resistor mod
Matt
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I like the BD kit but don't see the option to order the mount I saw in the Youtube video. The 12v solution may be the easiest if 1400 rpm is optimal for this sort of thing. I have no experience with this but don't see why I would need anything over that rpm level.
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Yes. I am very happy with mine unless I forget to engage the E brake!
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Tuned
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Does this kit (1036612) disable the upfitter switches? I read an application note on a vendors page that said: "Installation requires disconnecting the factory upfitter switches."
So does this mean my existing auxiliary lighting connected to my upfitter switches will no longer work if I install this kit?
So does this mean my existing auxiliary lighting connected to my upfitter switches will no longer work if I install this kit?
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Does this kit (1036612) disable the upfitter switches? I read an application note on a vendors page that said: "Installation requires disconnecting the factory upfitter switches."
So does this mean my existing auxiliary lighting connected to my upfitter switches will no longer work if I install this kit?
So does this mean my existing auxiliary lighting connected to my upfitter switches will no longer work if I install this kit?
I have factory upfitters with lights and compressors connected and the high idle kit has had no impact on their operation.
I would be interested in the source of the application note you have referenced as I don't see how the kit could possibly inactivate the upfitters.
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Could just do the potentiometer install and have adjustable rpm with no need for the e-brake to be engaged. There’s a few YouTube videos of that install.
I did the basic resistor high idle that brought it up to just over 1200rpm. Works great with the up fitter switch and e-brake engaged.
I did the basic resistor high idle that brought it up to just over 1200rpm. Works great with the up fitter switch and e-brake engaged.
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Unless something has changed with this kit since I installed mine earlier this year, no.
I have factory upfitters with lights and compressors connected and the high idle kit has had no impact on their operation.
I would be interested in the source of the application note you have referenced as I don't see how the kit could possibly inactivate the upfitters.
I have factory upfitters with lights and compressors connected and the high idle kit has had no impact on their operation.
I would be interested in the source of the application note you have referenced as I don't see how the kit could possibly inactivate the upfitters.
I didn't think the kit would inactivate the upfitter switches, but...
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I believe it may be a misprint in the BD-Power install instructions. As F350KTM said, the upfitter DO still work with the BD high idle installed.
The upfitter harness is under the hood, not in the passenger kick panel. I am not 100% sure what the passenger kick panel harness is called though.
I could be wrong....wouldn't be the first or last time.
The upfitter harness is under the hood, not in the passenger kick panel. I am not 100% sure what the passenger kick panel harness is called though.
I could be wrong....wouldn't be the first or last time.
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The 12volt.Solutions looks like it is as easy as it gets. But $90?
Can you do the same thing by tying (GN/OG to YE/GN) and put a 20k ohm resistor between (GN and BU/WH)?
I'm not sure so just asking? It would be a lot cheaper and pretty easy?
Can you do the same thing by tying (GN/OG to YE/GN) and put a 20k ohm resistor between (GN and BU/WH)?
I'm not sure so just asking? It would be a lot cheaper and pretty easy?
