2004.5 fast idle question
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
2004.5 fast idle question
Posted this on another board but looking for confirmation here also so I can go to the dealer and b#$&h at them.
Have a 2004.5 and the cold weather fast idle works fine. Read the TSB18-004-04 but my engine serial number is after the listed numbers. Went to the dealer and his response was no it won't work on your truck.
Would like to enable fast idle on the cruise control but still not sure it is an available option on this truck 325/600 engine.
Thanks for your reply if you know for sure.....Don
Have a 2004.5 and the cold weather fast idle works fine. Read the TSB18-004-04 but my engine serial number is after the listed numbers. Went to the dealer and his response was no it won't work on your truck.
Would like to enable fast idle on the cruise control but still not sure it is an available option on this truck 325/600 engine.
Thanks for your reply if you know for sure.....Don
#2
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Calgary
Posts: 526
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Don yes it will, just go in and complain about poor cab heating. the tech only has to enable it, then you can use curse control buttons to control it. Don't mention the TSB until they have the funny look on their face HuH?
#3
Registered User
Thread Starter
Thanks...
Have been to 2 dealers, one here in Mich and a few weeks ago one in Brandon Flordia. Both said that it wasn't avaiolable so guess i have to find one that knows the ECM well enough to enable it.
Thanks for the reply.
Don
Thanks for the reply.
Don
#4
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 455
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Go here and print out the TSB, then bring it to the dealer.
http://www.dodgeram.info/tsb/2004/18-004-04.htm
Most dealers are familiar with these. Mine took the TSB from me, gave it to the tech and it was done in 10 minutes.
DT.
http://www.dodgeram.info/tsb/2004/18-004-04.htm
Most dealers are familiar with these. Mine took the TSB from me, gave it to the tech and it was done in 10 minutes.
DT.
Originally Posted by donhov
Have been to 2 dealers, one here in Mich and a few weeks ago one in Brandon Flordia. Both said that it wasn't avaiolable so guess i have to find one that knows the ECM well enough to enable it.
Thanks for the reply.
Don
Thanks for the reply.
Don
Trending Topics
#8
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Primm Springs, Tn
Posts: 532
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The -004-04 TSB is only applicable to the '04 trucks with automatic. Not the '04.5. The only difference is the '04s must have software downloaded to the ECM before the "enable" process takes place. donhov, the '04.5 already has the software in the ECM. Only the enable has to be done. So,.... the 004-04 TSB doesn't apply to the '04.5s. It's not necessary. Just go to your dealer, complain about poor cab heat and ask to have the cruise button controlled high idle feature enabled. They can do it.
bigman you say your six speed has the high idle feature. Is this the one controlled by the cruise buttons or the one that kicks in automaticly based on ambient temp? If based on temp, that's not the topic of discussion. They all have that. If it works using the cruise buttons, yours is the first manual trans Ram I've read about that has that feature. Yours must be something special!!!
bigman you say your six speed has the high idle feature. Is this the one controlled by the cruise buttons or the one that kicks in automaticly based on ambient temp? If based on temp, that's not the topic of discussion. They all have that. If it works using the cruise buttons, yours is the first manual trans Ram I've read about that has that feature. Yours must be something special!!!
#9
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 292
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I had on 05 6 speed when the 05s first came out. It drove me nuts around town so i bought a ford 6.0 liter auto and had nothing but trouble. Came back to a cummins with the 48re and have been happy ever since. Well after i made some tranny mods. I was not impressed with the 48re in stock form.
#10
Originally Posted by bigman
I had on 05 6 speed when the 05s first came out. It drove me nuts around town so i bought a ford 6.0 liter auto and had nothing but trouble. Came back to a cummins with the 48re and have been happy ever since. Well after i made some tranny mods. I was not impressed with the 48re in stock form.
wish i had that kind of money ahha
#12
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Primm Springs, Tn
Posts: 532
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You think you had it hard explaining poor heat in the summer? When I had mine done (for free btw), I was living in Key West where the all time record low is 45. Even though it snows occasionaly where I live now, we NEVER get hurricaines!!! I just told 'em I was visiting my grandkids in Michigan when I had the problem. Sort of true.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
EdmontonCanada
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
37
12-09-2009 03:18 AM
Dale M
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2007 and up
3
02-10-2009 09:43 PM