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Old 01-29-2012, 03:42 PM
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12 valve manual high idle via cruise control

got this idea from a guy over on cf. really awesome.
tried to search it on here to make sure i didnt double
post it, and i didnt see it. anyway, just copying my
other post for simplicity.

okay, so i did this mod just now and it works
like a charm. the op's directions were spot
on.

here is where and how you splice into the
factory cruise control harness that connects
to the servo door thingy. man, do i love
t taps

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wiring ran neatly

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wires ran to the cab

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Old 01-29-2012, 05:04 PM
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What exactly does this mod do? My cc is out and I've been wanting to fix it
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it allows you to raise the rpm by jumping the cruise servo, which gives you a high idle feature on the 12v.
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I use a piece of square dowel with a notch cut in the end. Go from the pedal to the bottom of the dash. Haha
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I wish i had cruise control!
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Originally Posted by bulltamer
I use a piece of square dowel with a notch cut in the end. Go from the pedal to the bottom of the dash. Haha

That's a great idea...I've been trying to think of a "manual" high idle solution. lately.....runs out to garage looking for small piece of wood.....
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c'mon guys, this is an easy one ! unless you dont have cruise control hahahahahahahaha
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Looks like a good idea.

Couple questions :

1.) I only see three taps, but there are 4 wires in the cab. Can you please clarify this a bit.

2.) It looks like a push button switch that will remain on until it is pushed again and a potentiometer. Is this correct, and what ratings/specs are used on the switches.

3.) Is there any reason this wouldn't function on a 2nd generation truck like my 94? Is the cruise control wiring the same?
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here is the original post from the guy that explained it. basically, the red button on the right is an on/off switch, and the left button is the momentary switch.

you only have to run 1 ground wire, then you splice a 2nd ground wire once in the cab. i did read one guy with a 96 i believe, where this did not work on his truck. he said it only turned the cruise light off and on. he very well could have mis wired it though.


http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/89...-write-up.html
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Thanks.
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How much of a RPM increase does this put out?

Im looking at it more for upping the idle for Winch, jumper cables, Boat ramp (Manuel trans),
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it bumps rpm up by roughly 200 per button push.
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