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DuramaxPower
08-13-2005, 01:21 PM
Yes i did the search and found some things but not what i wanted, I have a 6 speed some say it wont work? Can i just put a Switch for the high ide? Also one more thing where can i get one of these kits? Thanks

Max Power
08-13-2005, 01:59 PM
Yes it will work.

http://www.gmdieseltech.com/store2/cart.php?target=product&action=view&product_id=16137&category_id=248

DuramaxPower
08-14-2005, 02:42 PM
So i need the PTO high ide for a Switch that i can turn it off and on?

DuramaxPower
08-14-2005, 03:37 PM
I forgot to add that i dont have cruise control

Max Power
08-14-2005, 06:16 PM
Yes you need the PTO switch. You will also need cruise control for this.

There is another option. You can wire in a switch and get someone with a tech 2 to enable the high idle option. This will work without the cruise control. http://www.gmupfitter.com/publicat/bull/bull63.pdf

Do you know that you can add cruise control to you truck for the price of the turn signal lever? (Around $150 or so). It is also a very simple DIY project.

duramaxdiesel
08-14-2005, 06:39 PM
Hey Max, just like your speed limiter removal trick do you have a high idle trick too? On my '01 there's a push switch beside my air bag deactivator marked "aux Lights". Can I wire a high idle to that? Thanks. Nick

Max Power
08-14-2005, 06:43 PM
Sure you can. Actually Kennedy Diesel has about the best instructions around.

You can do it as described above in my last post or you can do it like this link shows http://www.kennedydiesel.com/docs/HIGH%20IDLE%20INSTALL%20FINAL.htm

I recommend the way kennedy shows. Now where kennedy and I disagree is that I recommend wiring it to the brake switch instead of a seperate on off switch. This way all you need to do is press set twice when the truck is in park. As soon as you hit the brake or shift into gear the high idle will shut off. Kennedy recommends a seperate on/off switch but I like the stealthyness of hooking it to the brake switch. Either way you chose to do it his intructions are top notch.

The brake switch method will only work on an automatic.

duramaxdiesel
08-14-2005, 07:13 PM
Sweet. Thanks! looks like Tom has a little project in store on monday):h

noreaster
08-14-2005, 07:27 PM
Do you know that you can add cruise control to you truck for the price of the turn signal lever? (Around $150 or so). It is also a very simple DIY project.

Really, That's good to know, driving to Indy & back without it sucked.
I assume that you have to get the lever from the dealer & any instructions with it?

Max Power
08-14-2005, 07:31 PM
Yes get it from the dealer. You might get a better deal through Eric or Gmpartsdirect.

You don't really need any instructions its pretty easy to do.

This also works on any 03+ and newer GM gas truck.

noreaster
08-15-2005, 03:40 PM
Thanks, it will save my foot from falling asleep while driving long trips.