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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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Aux idle control problem

I recently added the High Tech (home made) idle control. After installation everything works fine except at its lowest, it idles at about 1550. I used the 2K pot. I'm certainly no electrical engineer, but it seems to function properly, it just doesn't want to adjust low enough. Thanks in advance for help.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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I havent done this yet but here is the part list of the instructions I will use.

Single Pole Single Throw Switch. Radio Shack pt# 275-612
5K Linear Taper Potentiometer. Radio Shack pt# 271-1714
Linear PART # for the 2K is Radio Shack pt# 900-8587
2 Single Pole Double Throw Auto Relays Radio Shack pt# 900-2391
2 Wiring Harness Plugs Radio Shack pt# 900-2396
18 Gauge Wire


Does the 5k potentiometer allow for lower idle?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 09:15 AM
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Anybody know if the 5k pot is the answer?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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Yep, you need more resistance (5K ohms) to get a lower voltage to the PCM. 2K Ohms is not enough to reduce a 5 volt signal low enough IMO.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 01:23 PM
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Thanks, I will try that.
 
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