Hello there members. I'm looking for some info on how to increase my low idle setting. There wasn't much info here on the forum, so I thought I put the question out to the membership. I do own a 1998 Ram 2500 CTD. How does one increase the low idle? What sort of work does it entail? Thanks.

 

I can't help you, but I'll give you a Bump to the top. I am sure there are some people that come here that can. Hang tight help is on the way.

 

great idea about the bump to the top, im interested in the feedback on this so ill bump you up again! welcome to the forum by the way pretender!

 

Drew or Demon help this guy out please. BUMP!

 

my first question is this. . .12 valve or 24 valve???

for the 24 valves your out of luck. the idle is controlled by the computer and you cannot "push button" it up or down like the 3rd gens. your 12 valve there is an idle adjust screw somewhere on that P7100. . .this is something I've never adjusted, they have all been in spec. gunna have to dig around if you have a 12 valve and the idle is low.

 

Just look for a set screw that stops the throttle linkage from returning all the way on the pump. You can also rig a choke cable to act as a high idle on the 12v if you want that.

 

you have to Jerry rig everything dont you

 

1. Get a piece of fishing line and an old throttle lever off of a lawn mower
2. Duct tape fishing line to throttle
3. Duct tape lawn mower throttle to dash board and attatch fishing line

Now all you do is throttle up the mower throttle and voila, high idle feature enabled.

Sorry jake, couldnt help it.

 

what, no bailing wire?

 

I believe on the 98 thru 02.5 cummins, the dealership can hook their computer up to your truck and program idling to work off your cruise control. The same principal as all the new trucks have now. I believe its around $35.