Is there a way to make a high idle switch?

[KansasIDI]

I am guessing running power from a switch to the high idle solenoid on the IP is how it is done? Just want to make sure, I am taking this truck up to Scottsbluff this fall and it will need to be able to withstand starting in very cold temps. I hope to add an ether injection system as a backup if my glowplugs fail...

 

[Nero]

I did that for a few years, yes just run a switch that powers the fast idle solenoid.

 

[captain720]

Doesn’t hurt to park over a pit either, that’s how they built the alcan highway. They parked over pits so they could have a fire under the engine to warm it without burning the truck.

This is a “do not do this at home” idea.

 

[Kdo58]

There a guy on YouTube who show you how it's done.

 

[bumblebeer]

There a guy on YouTube who show you how it's done.

How many legs does this guy have???

 

[Kdo58]

How many legs does this guy have???

Why don't you ask him.

 

[franklin2]

I am guessing running power from a switch to the high idle solenoid on the IP is how it is done? Just want to make sure, I am taking this truck up to Scottsbluff this fall and it will need to be able to withstand starting in very cold temps. I hope to add an ether injection system as a backup if my glowplugs fail...

When I put a switch on mine when the temp switch failed, I just found a small cable with two wires in it. Ran the two wires to a toggle switch under the dash, and then unplugged the two wires on the temp switch for this system, and hooked the wires from the toggle switch to the wires going to the original temp switch. This simulates the temp switch and activates the high idle and the cold advance.

I took all this off later, I did not see any advantage to having it hooked up. That was years ago.

 

[Cubey]

It's broken on my F250 because I accidentally broke a temp sensor blade connector. Starts and runs fine for me.

 

[SIKPUP]

High Idle Solenoid Manual Control

The high idle solenoid on our trucks works when it's cold, but sometimes there are days and times when you wish you could turn it on at will. If that has ever been your desire, wish no more. Ron Butts, has gotten off his name-sake and crafted a fine article to assist you in running a little...

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