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Old 01-27-2005 | 07:03 PM
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Idle rpms

How many rpms should my truck be at when at idle? I heard 750 but it is only like 500. How can you increase the rpms at idle? Will it mess up shift points and the engine overall?
Old 01-27-2005 | 07:14 PM
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750 in drive with the A/C on
Click here for instructions> http://dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/adjustm...d_Gen-Idle.htm
You'll have more problems with the idle too low than you will with them correct.
Old 01-28-2005 | 04:15 PM
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Anyone else have an opinion?
Old 01-28-2005 | 04:47 PM
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mine was low....750 in park, no loads. 500 loaded in gear. I raised mine to 750 in gear with all loads on.....lights, AC, and fans. Idle is easy to raise, and will not affect any other variables.
Old 01-28-2005 | 05:41 PM
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Originally posted by mitch@jc'sCTD
Anyone else have an opinion?
Infidel steered you right........it's not too hard to adjust once you locate the screw.......you can't see it - you have to feel for it........The dodgeram.org directions are great........it is a good site for technical service data and pics.
Old 01-28-2005 | 07:16 PM
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What are the 24v supposed to idle at?
Old 01-28-2005 | 10:09 PM
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Infidel steered you right........it's not too hard to adjust once you locate the screw.......you can't see it - you have to feel for it........The dodgeram.org directions are great........it is a good site for technical service data and pics.
The idle is not hard to adjust at all , and once you find the screw you can see it too , stand beside the truck , and look right down over top of the master cylinder , it is very easy to adjust , especially if you have a 10 mm box end racheting wrench , one with a swivel on the end , it is a snap to adjust. did it on mine a few weeks ago,
Old 01-29-2005 | 01:29 AM
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What are the 24v supposed to idle at?
Can you even adjust the idle without a scan tool?
Old 01-29-2005 | 01:34 AM
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mine is at about 850 or so i would say in nuetral or park, and right above 750 when in drive and with brakes applied,
Old 01-29-2005 | 07:33 AM
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I don't think you can adjust Idle in 24v. Mine Idles at 875 or so. Think it's kinda hi.
Old 01-29-2005 | 11:19 AM
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Infidel is right. 750 for the auto and 900 on the 5 speeds. Still I set mine at 850. I just don't like the higher rpm.

..Preston..
Old 01-29-2005 | 10:17 PM
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So is 750 in park ok or should i adjust it to be 750 in drive with the brakes on?
Old 01-29-2005 | 10:42 PM
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Originally posted by mitch@jc'sCTD
So is 750 in park ok or should i adjust it to be 750 in drive with the brakes on?
Listen to Infidel. He will not steer you wrong.

"750 in drive with the A/C on
Click here for instructions> http://dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/adjust...nd_Gen-Idle.htm
You'll have more problems with the idle too low than you will with them correct."

1994-1998 with AT - in drive with AC on 750 -800 RPM
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