dennhop

I've been looking through the posts and seeing a lot of talk about the manual and automatic high idle. I know I can get the automatic high idle flashed into my computer, but I'm wondering about the manual...seems to be some discussion about how that one would work. For some background, I've got a 2001, 4x4, 5spd manual, with cruise control. Are there any aftermarket kits, like what's out for the dmax where I can install a separate switch for high idle function, or would i have to use my cruise control switches for manual? I really don't want to lose cruise on that truck, and I haven't really found a whole lot of info...
I could go the cheaper routes, but I'd like to just be able to install a switch and leave it at that....

FarmBoyAggie

There is a tread on here on how to build one using radio shack parts for fairly cheap. Mine works great, flip the switch on and dial in the rpm's you want.

mx684

I did the same thing..about 25$ or so in parts..flip a switch, and there it is...has adjustability also...works great!

klx650a2

I installed mine using an old solenoid off a mid 80 Chev car. $22.00 in parts, 1.5 hours and 2 beers. PM me if you want pics or instructions...

dIlLiGaF

This sounds interesting. Please post up any pictures and instrutions.

Thanks

klx650a2

Here's how I did it...
Regarding the high idle, it looks harder than it is. I have not posted a thread, but here is how I did it.
1. Get a friend to help, need someone to hold throttle open, measure idle speed, etc.
1.5 Get 2 air conditioner solenoids off a mid 80's chev car (in case 1 is bad). Its on the drivers side of the carb, a couple of screws and it comes off nicely.
2. Go to Crappy tire and get a toggle switch, make sure its a decent one and some 18 gauge wire. (about 15 feet/5 meters)
3. Remove the plastic cover that covers the throttle cable.
4.Test the solenoid to make sure it works and to see how long the throw is.
5. Start truck and have friend hold it at 1200 rpm and see "roughly" where the throttle position is and mark it with marker.
6. Drill holes, make them a little bigger so you have some adjustment and install the solenoid (make sure its straight, use washers to shim if need be), snug things but don't tighten everything up just yet.
7. Find a good place in your dash and drill hole for switch, make sure there is nothing behind it and you have a good space for the back of the switch (and wires).
8. Run a wire from your switch to the fuse panel, I believe I used slot 14 for power (or 9) I can't quite remember, (one of the 2 is the dimmer switch for my gauges, you don't want that one) you want 12 volt continuous power with the key.
9. Run another wire from the switch to the solenoid, they are self grounding so don't worry about the ground. Make sure all wires are not pinched or can chafe against anything, zip ties are great for this.
10. Test solenoid, (it does not have enough power to move the throttle on its own, but if you turn it on, and tap the gas it will hold it at the rpm needed)
11. Fire up the truck, turn on solenoid and by hand move the throttle to 1200 rpm, it will take a few times to see exactly where it needs to be, but you'll get it. Shut off the truck, tighten everything down and try it again. If its good, take it apart and use red loc-tite to hold everything in place, I also double nutted it so it can't move.
12. You can leave the plastic cover off or modify it like I did with an angle grinder and you're done. It takes about 2-3 hours and 1-2 beer.

Any questions, please let me know.