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![]() 4th position? I don't think PHP charges for a high idle calibration and I've found that I really can't live without a high idle position anymore. I was hooked the first time I used it. The heater stays warmer in the winter due to increased coolant flow through the heater core and the A/C stays cooler in the summer due to increased airflow (from the cooling fan) through the A/C condenser. You probably know Montana well....-30 in the winter and 100+ in the summer.
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Look like we have pretty much same stuff on trucks and your ?s are right up my alley! I called Cody yesterday after reading your post & got some great info,He is probably thinking that idiot (me) should just keep reading, haha.By the way Cody I did e-mail Bill yesterday & like I said was dam near quit time by the time I got it written.Never thought much about hi-idle cause mine kicks up in the cold but that would be nice for A/C.Be interested to see what you decide Paul,thanks CJ
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Running the A/C is usually what I use High Idle for. Also, if you sit for long periods (like napping at the rest stop... heh heh), you want to have the idle a bit higher so you don't get what's called "wet stacking", which is a buildup of unburnt deposits on the back of the exhaust valves.
I hope this helps.
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This is Minotaur-related stuff but I really don't need a position on my chip for high idle anymore and I don't have to worry about driving off with high idle on.
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I pulled the PCM out to get the code off the back and decided to pull the Banks chip to check the contacts - looks like someone did a whiz-bang job of cleaning it, maybe too clean, there's some copper showing. Can I take it to any electronics repair place to be re-tinned if it needs it?
I'll try to post some pics , if I can get to some clear one's without taking it apart again..... |
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Yes, if you have copper showing on the contacts, PLEASE get them fixed before installing the new chip. You can thwart any chances of chip contact problems.
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If worse comes to worse, we offer re-tinning of the J3 port for $15.00 plus shipping. However, any competent electronics facility should be able to handle that for you.
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Did some calling around, 1st 3 calls people sounded like they thought I was speaking in tongues to them, they just didn't get it. Found a TV repair guy down the road a ways that said no prob, I'll do it while you wait, about $5.00 or so. So, tomorrow I'll yank the PCM out and run it down to him.
Getting all the pieces together and all my ducks in a row before I order anything, want to be prepared so all I have to do is install and run. Had to order another bypass plug from Banks for the transcommand, only $8.40, free shipping - got a deal on that. Should be here next week. I think I threw out the old one because I didn't know what it was for when I got the truck. ![]() ![]() The PCM bracket was cut out for the old chip, looks like I can access everything from the front and won't have to pull it again to install... I hope. |
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Bit the bullet and placed my order today....oh boy oh boy!
Thanks for all your help, Cody. I'm sure I'll be calling with some questions. Based on your recommends I decided on this setup: Pos 1- mod stock Pos 2 - 80 HP DD Pos 3 - 100 HP performance Pos 4 - 65 HP standard tow Pos 5 - Anti theft Decided on just the 3 main positions, couldn't really justify the extra $$ for something that would be either a convenience or purely play time. Though about the idle one, but I really try not to idle my truck more than 5 min or so if I can avoid it...call me cheap. Thanks again! |
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