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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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<style></style>I looking to do an high idle mod on my 03 F-350. Can anyone let me know how to go about doing this modification. Thanks
 

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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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just do a quick search on this 6L forum using "high idle mod" and you will find lots of help on what to do.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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Check-out this link:

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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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Ok Thanks guys...I did a search on the 6.0 forum, found alot of information and the link the cowboy65 sent helped out alot...Thanks Again
 
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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What are the other ways of doing this mod? I saw mention of it on other threads, but the mentions skipped the basics.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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do a search you have 2 idle options ,, one goes by batt voltage the other is set at around 1200 ,, if you don't have up fitter switches you can add them for 100$ or use a toggle .. there is also some directions on using a potentiometer to manually adjust the high idle
 
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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i have searched, but it is confusing. I have a 2003. What option is better? Do I have to put the e-brake on each time? Do I need a switch? The PTO mod I found, how is the other one done?
 
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 10:57 AM
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I did the pto and the e brake does need to be on ,, not sure if there is a work around for that? any toggle switch will work if you don't have upfitter switches ,,

the other option just uses a dif wire and ,, I may be wrong but have heard you don't need the ebrake on for that one??
 
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I'm pretty sure the e brake has to be on regardless of which wire you use. Good safety feature IMO.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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What difference is there with the other wire? Upfitter switches what are those? and are they on 2003?

There is too many safety features. Besides I am more likely to forget the e-brake is on.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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upfitter switches are an optional bank of 4 switches that you can use as you please ,,

My moto if you set an e brake SET IT! then you won't forget it's on

did u see this one yet? https://www.ford-trucks.com/lc/lc.ph..._idle_mod.html
 
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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I just did mine using the 322 wire & 294 wire with a toggle switch. No E Brake Required. Workes Great!!

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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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I just did mine too, helps with the coolant flush I am doing today. No E-Brake required, must be because 2003.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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I just did mine too, helps with the coolant flush I am doing today. No E-Brake required, must be because 2003.
Yea I did mine last week and also did a coolant flush. Worked out great
 
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