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Feb 19, 2010 | 04:48 PM

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megawatt00

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From: Rochdale MA

Your more than welcome. You can order an AIC from the dealer or look around on CL or EBay. They are used to kick up the idle on our trucks to warm them up quicker or when jump starting another vehicle. Chase (superduty 4x4) has one in his truck we wired his differently though. To fool it into thinking that the ebrake is on via a switch

Feb 19, 2010 | 05:52 PM

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Pappyoutlaw44

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From: Southern Indiana

Thanks guys, I felt that I could find the answers I was looking for from
the FTE.

Mike

Feb 19, 2010 | 10:13 PM

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onelionhunter

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From: Belgrade, MT

Ebay

Here is one on ebay

7.3 diesel aux. idle control module : eBay Motors (item 320490561493 end time Feb-25-10 19:45:02 PST)

Feb 20, 2010 | 12:05 AM

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aldridgec

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From: Wake Forest, NC

I have one that is new in the box, never used. If you really want one, PM me.

Feb 22, 2010 | 10:09 AM

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superduty4x4

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From: Newport, WA

Quote:

Originally Posted by aldridgec

I have one that is new in the box, never used. If you really want one, PM me.

PTO control model?

To add to what Jim said, I have an AIC installed in my truck. Its a plug and play deal, basically it lets you adjust the idle up for warm ups, jump starting, etc. Or, if you get the one that can control a PTO and your truck is actually equipped with one you can use it to run that. Mine is wired with a toggle switch to make the truck think the e-brake is set so that the AIC will operate. For the AIC to operate the following conditions must be met:

Truck in P (auto) or neutral (stick)
E-brake set
No input to go pedal or brake

The factory e-brake sensor is a cheesy little piece of crap and one spec of dust can cause it to not work properly, so when you set the e-brake the light doesn't come on. No light = no AIC operation. With the toggle switch I installed I flip the switch to ground the e-brake circuit and turn on the light in the dash. It was a really simple install.

Feb 22, 2010 | 02:01 PM

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C-TAN

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Does anyone know what the rectangular plug to the right of the AIC is?

I have been trying to identify it for a while now.

Feb 22, 2010 | 04:52 PM

#22

maevans

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From: Monroe Michigan

Quote:

Originally Posted by C-TAN

Does anyone know what the rectangular plug to the right of the AIC is?

I have been trying to identify it for a while now.

OBD-II port. On—Board Diagnostics Second Generation. A system that monitors PCM input and output control signals.

Feb 22, 2010 | 05:11 PM

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aldridgec

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From: Wake Forest, NC

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Originally Posted by superduty4x4

PTO control model?

I don't think so, but i will have to check.

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Feb 22, 2010 | 05:56 PM

#24

big poppa

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From: Lancaster, Pa.

Unless you using it to power up things like use of a PTO, basicly its like Jody's tune for a high idle, correct?? Disregard, read Marks AIC user directions, nice..