Thank you for taking the time to record this! I like this set up far better than all the aftermarket setups with knobs and wiring harnesses and what not. Definitely going this route myself
Great video! I have a 2016 F350 and pull a 5th wheel trailer with it, when we arrive at an rv spot we often idle the truck while setting up to keep our dog safe with the AC running, this will help keep the cab cooler and protect the EGR system from to much low idle time. Thank you for a VERY informitive video.
Thanks for this video and diagram links! I just hooked up the high idle wiring on my 2015. Everything works but I noticed one thing maybe someone can shed some light on. As soon as I flip the switch (which I have under Aux #4 if that makes any difference) - the idle dips for literally 1 second before going to the correct RPM I wanted it at given the resistors I've used. I've been looking for videos to see if anyone else experienced that but all of them demonstrate a smooth increase. I clearly saw it happen with yours 25:15 I"m using five 1k, 1/4 watt, 5% resistors - wired in series (it's what I had on hand and wanted to get it done finally). That means I have 5K in resistors giving me a 2k rpm idle. I probably could have made it 1800 rpm which would make the factory single alternator pump out the most amps. My only use for this would be to jump a semi truck once a year, if that. Any thoughts?
I am glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. I have occasionally had similar experience with the dip in rpms. I don't know for sure but I suspect it could be related to a cold start when the truck has been off overnight. I haven't given it a whole lot of thought as I figure something in the PCM triggers the dip :)
As for the 5 resisters and the 2K rpm... that sounds reasonable for jumping a semi, I would try to ensure the truck has warmed up a bit before flipping the switch so you don't cold start straight up to 2k rpms. You could always add a potentiometer to be able to vary the rpms as well if you wanted more control of rpm for different uses.
@@MobileBusTech Good tips for others but yes I agree. Only time I would use the 2k idle is after the truck is fully warmed up. Wouldn't want to shock the metals in temp going from a dead start in freezing temps to 200*. I've also considered putting in a potentiometer and checking if it would get rid of that rpm dip. Added bonus is adjustability.
Can I set the rpm in req2 mode instead of using accelerator. This is for a bucket truck while sitting at a pole and also be able to pull out and use bucket while moving. I need more rpm for bucket to work correctly
Awesome video. Im wanting to do the potentiometer but im unsure of which one to use. I guess the range of the potentiometer should be between 680 ohms and 50k ohms, but im having a hard time finding one that has that exact difference from one end to the other. Any chance you could clip a link to the correct potentiometer to use? I wont ever use any rpm over 1500 so if there is a potentiometer that would work between 900-1500 that would be great.
Good video. I was reading the information on an aftermarket high idle and it said the parking brake had to be set , outside temperature above20 degrees and the water temperature above140. Do any of those apply to your setup???? Thanks and have a good one from West Tennessee
I did this connected with the correct wires. And used a 20k .5 watt resistor. But it’s not working. I used aux switch number 4 and it’s not doing anything. Is there something I’m missing or can there be a fuse or something out possibly? I have lights on the aux switch but it doesn’t seem to put transferring power to the rpm pto through the resistor at all
Correct, the park brake must be set for the idle to ramp up. You could leave the switch in the on position all the time and the idle will only ramp up when the park brake is set. Also I think the idle ramps back down when the brake pedal is depressed.
I'm not familiar enough with that part of the circuit. Maybe just apply the park brake to the first click? Out here we don't deal as much with things rusting and seizing up.
@@MobileBusTech not the length the diameter of the leads are super tiny but I ended up finding some new 12k resistors that worked. Now my only thing is the truck smokes a little bit when the high idle is on, but when I kick it off the smoke goes away? Not sure what’s happening there but I figured I will try it a few times see what happens
Help please idk what I did wrong I did this but my truck idle down Iam using switch 3 and I had a 1/4w 16k resistor and bUT the leads on the resistor were super tiny? Like really tiny can you tell me what resistor to use? Also I did white with brown stripe to solid green with the resistor in between and the switch wire ( looked to be purple with green stripe to the yellow with green stripe. Idk what’s wrong other then the lead size on the resistor?
Sounds like the circuits used are correct. If the resistor leads are short and you chose to solder, maybe the resistor overheated and is now bad? Also did you confirm with a meter before installing the resistor that it does read 16K ohms? Do you have the park brake applied when testing? The resistor kit I pulled from is in the description.
What wattage resistor did you use? I assume this would be a fairly low wattage circut. Also, could i use a lower amperage upfitter switch since this is a low draw circut? Thank you!
The resistor I used was a 1/4 watt. The amazon link to the kit I have is in the description of the video. Yes, all of the switches can handle the signal load without issues.
I do not... I looked through wiring diagrams and did not see any customer access connections similar to a Super Duty. You may be able to find a 3rd party module that will all you to control the idle. Intermotive.net makes tons of different products for Ford trucks/vans and may have an option for you to control Idle through the datalink connector. Most of their stuff is "plug and play". They have a high idle module listed for 16-17 not sure why 15 isn't included as I am under the impression 2015s are the similar enough. May be worth reaching out to them and asking if they offer a solution for what you are looking for.
the 11-16 model years are going to be wired similar to this video. If you have the switches and relays already in the truck then it should be just a matter of finding the Aux switch wires 1-4 under the dash where in this video I use the wire from switch 1 to enable the high idle. Be sure your light does not draw more current than the switch is allotted to handle.
Hi, there is a link to Amazon of the kit that I go the resistor from in the video description. Amazon probably has a smaller pack of just the resistance rating you are looking for as well. Hope this helps!
In this video th-cam.com/video/BeNgkhU5dkg/w-d-xo.html I changed the wiring to allow these switches and the 110v power points to work with remote start.
It has multiple uses. Some include: raising rpms to increase alternator output for high amperage electrical loads (such as jump starting another vehicle, running an electric hydraulic pump for dump, electric wench, etc), For PTO driven accessories (such as air compressor, hydraulic accessories like dump bed, bucket lift etc), Cold weather warm up.
Thank you for taking the time to record this! I like this set up far better than all the aftermarket setups with knobs and wiring harnesses and what not. Definitely going this route myself
Good content. Love watching videos like this one without all of the self-centered fanfare and unsteady camera views as with so many other videos. Thx
Thank you. This video was a fantastic walk through showing exactly which wires to use and why you used those.
You are welcome! I'm glad it helped you out.
Great video! I have a 2016 F350 and pull a 5th wheel trailer with it, when we arrive at an rv spot we often idle the truck while setting up to keep our dog safe with the AC running, this will help keep the cab cooler and protect the EGR system from to much low idle time. Thank you for a VERY informitive video.
Thank you, I am glad you found it helpful.
there is a extension of garantie for the EGR 21m04 from ford ,if yoy get the p0104 code,
Awesome Video, thank you for posting this information! I'm using the SEIC for increasing engine speed during winching operations.
Thanks for this video and diagram links! I just hooked up the high idle wiring on my 2015. Everything works but I noticed one thing maybe someone can shed some light on. As soon as I flip the switch (which I have under Aux #4 if that makes any difference) - the idle dips for literally 1 second before going to the correct RPM I wanted it at given the resistors I've used. I've been looking for videos to see if anyone else experienced that but all of them demonstrate a smooth increase. I clearly saw it happen with yours 25:15
I"m using five 1k, 1/4 watt, 5% resistors - wired in series (it's what I had on hand and wanted to get it done finally). That means I have 5K in resistors giving me a 2k rpm idle. I probably could have made it 1800 rpm which would make the factory single alternator pump out the most amps. My only use for this would be to jump a semi truck once a year, if that. Any thoughts?
I am glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. I have occasionally had similar experience with the dip in rpms. I don't know for sure but I suspect it could be related to a cold start when the truck has been off overnight. I haven't given it a whole lot of thought as I figure something in the PCM triggers the dip :)
As for the 5 resisters and the 2K rpm... that sounds reasonable for jumping a semi, I would try to ensure the truck has warmed up a bit before flipping the switch so you don't cold start straight up to 2k rpms. You could always add a potentiometer to be able to vary the rpms as well if you wanted more control of rpm for different uses.
@@MobileBusTech Good tips for others but yes I agree. Only time I would use the 2k idle is after the truck is fully warmed up. Wouldn't want to shock the metals in temp going from a dead start in freezing temps to 200*. I've also considered putting in a potentiometer and checking if it would get rid of that rpm dip. Added bonus is adjustability.
Do you actually get that much resistance with them in series? Have you tested that or just added up the resistance of each?
What if the truck doesn’t have a PTO? I have a 2019
What do I need if my truck has no aux switches 2015 f350laret
Can I set the rpm in req2 mode instead of using accelerator. This is for a bucket truck while sitting at a pole and also be able to pull out and use bucket while moving. I need more rpm for bucket to work correctly
I have a 2020 f550 flatbed. my pro is not engaging.. soon my advance trac light came on ( lint mode ) could that be my issue ?
Will using the pro wire engage the torque converter?
Awesome video. Im wanting to do the potentiometer but im unsure of which one to use. I guess the range of the potentiometer should be between 680 ohms and 50k ohms, but im having a hard time finding one that has that exact difference from one end to the other. Any chance you could clip a link to the correct potentiometer to use? I wont ever use any rpm over 1500 so if there is a potentiometer that would work between 900-1500 that would be great.
Good video. I was reading the information on an aftermarket high idle and it said the parking brake had to be set , outside temperature above20 degrees and the water temperature above140. Do any of those apply to your setup????
Thanks and have a good one from West Tennessee
Does this work with auto start if you leave the switch on and set the e brake
I did this connected with the correct wires. And used a 20k .5 watt resistor. But it’s not working. I used aux switch number 4 and it’s not doing anything. Is there something I’m missing or can there be a fuse or something out possibly? I have lights on the aux switch but it doesn’t seem to put transferring power to the rpm pto through the resistor at all
Yeah same thing happened to me, were you able to figure something out?
What size pins are in the bcm main plug i was moving one and broke it last night ive got it working but want to fix it right Violet pin on a 2015 f250
Hi Justin, I think the terminal is 571-175265-1 available on mouser.com. Not 100% sure though.
So parking brake has to be set in order for it too work? So nothing with happen if it's accidently hit while going down the road?
Correct, the park brake must be set for the idle to ramp up. You could leave the switch in the on position all the time and the idle will only ramp up when the park brake is set. Also I think the idle ramps back down when the brake pedal is depressed.
How can I trick this into thinking parking break is engaged? Up here in the north (salt belt) it’s risky using the park break.
I'm not familiar enough with that part of the circuit. Maybe just apply the park brake to the first click? Out here we don't deal as much with things rusting and seizing up.
Are the leads on the resistor pretty small? I have a 1/4 watt resistor but the leads are pretty tiny this correct?
The lead length shouldn't matter. The longer ones make it a bit easier to connect to.
@@MobileBusTech not the length the diameter of the leads are super tiny but I ended up finding some new 12k resistors that worked. Now my only thing is the truck smokes a little bit when the high idle is on, but when I kick it off the smoke goes away? Not sure what’s happening there but I figured I will try it a few times see what happens
Help please idk what I did wrong I did this but my truck idle down Iam using switch 3 and I had a 1/4w 16k resistor and bUT the leads on the resistor were super tiny? Like really tiny can you tell me what resistor to use?
Also I did white with brown stripe to solid green with the resistor in between and the switch wire ( looked to be purple with green stripe to the yellow with green stripe. Idk what’s wrong other then the lead size on the resistor?
Sounds like the circuits used are correct. If the resistor leads are short and you chose to solder, maybe the resistor overheated and is now bad? Also did you confirm with a meter before installing the resistor that it does read 16K ohms? Do you have the park brake applied when testing?
The resistor kit I pulled from is in the description.
What wattage resistor did you use? I assume this would be a fairly low wattage circut. Also, could i use a lower amperage upfitter switch since this is a low draw circut? Thank you!
The resistor I used was a 1/4 watt. The amazon link to the kit I have is in the description of the video. Yes, all of the switches can handle the signal load without issues.
@@MobileBusTech thank you.
Do you have to have the parking brake set for it to idle up
Yes, the parking brake must be set for the Idle to increase.
Very nice. thx for the video
Do you know a way to install a high idle switch on a 2015 F-150 3.5 ecoboost?
I do not... I looked through wiring diagrams and did not see any customer access connections similar to a Super Duty. You may be able to find a 3rd party module that will all you to control the idle. Intermotive.net makes tons of different products for Ford trucks/vans and may have an option for you to control Idle through the datalink connector. Most of their stuff is "plug and play". They have a high idle module listed for 16-17 not sure why 15 isn't included as I am under the impression 2015s are the similar enough. May be worth reaching out to them and asking if they offer a solution for what you are looking for.
What size wire did you use to connect the last two? Thanks!
I probably used 16ga or 18ga wire. 20ga would also work. There is not a load on the circuit so you don't need a larger wire.
Ford is silly. They should’ve done this from the factory. Great video
Thank you
Anyone know how to wiring emergency light or construction light on the upfitter
the 11-16 model years are going to be wired similar to this video. If you have the switches and relays already in the truck then it should be just a matter of finding the Aux switch wires 1-4 under the dash where in this video I use the wire from switch 1 to enable the high idle. Be sure your light does not draw more current than the switch is allotted to handle.
@@MobileBusTech I have a f350 diesel 16 which commercial light would you recommend ?
hello where can I buy the resistor to increase the Idle
Hi, there is a link to Amazon of the kit that I go the resistor from in the video description. Amazon probably has a smaller pack of just the resistance rating you are looking for as well. Hope this helps!
Great video! Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Didn’t work? Is there a chance my pcm is bad
Will it work for the remote start too?
In this video th-cam.com/video/BeNgkhU5dkg/w-d-xo.html I changed the wiring to allow these switches and the 110v power points to work with remote start.
What’s the purpose of this I bought a F550 and auxiliary four does this. I have no idea the purpose for it
It has multiple uses. Some include: raising rpms to increase alternator output for high amperage electrical loads (such as jump starting another vehicle, running an electric hydraulic pump for dump, electric wench, etc), For PTO driven accessories (such as air compressor, hydraulic accessories like dump bed, bucket lift etc), Cold weather warm up.
Great job!
Thank you
Nice. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it.