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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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High Idle

Hi all,

I've read thru the Tech folder about doing the High Idle mod. This is definantly a Mod that I want to do to my 04, however with it being a Manual, I cant just connect the two wires.

Whats going to be the best route to bump up the idle??
 
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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I have a stick. I did this mod its works no problem. I use one of the up-lifter switches. !2v to the blue white wire is what I am sure I did... I can look-- but it will work
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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Well the reason for my above post.. is that If you follow the link in the 6.0L forum, using the two wires and a 12v switch.. at the very bottom of the page, and indeed in the Upfitters guide, it says NOT to apply power to those if using a manual, that I'd need the Idle Control box from ford..

Heres the How To article I was referring to: High Idle Mod

And heres the Idle Control Box..
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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Yes, I read that- however mine does work, I dont have the box. I just used the PTO orange wire to uplifter switch #3. Sure dont under stand that doc saying it wont work. Try it?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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Just dont want to fry anything. I guess i'll give it a try
 
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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why do you want the high idle mod. if you are running something from your PTO it might nice to be able to control your idle a little more with the idle control box from Ford. I have idle control wired to my upfitter switch and use it for preventing wetstacking when i let my truck idle to cool the turbo after pulling a trailer. its a great little mod
 
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