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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 06:03 PM
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Idle rpms

How many rpms should my truck be at when at idle? I heard 750 but it is only like 500. How can you increase the rpms at idle? Will it mess up shift points and the engine overall?
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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750 in drive with the A/C on
Click here for instructions> http://dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/adjustm...d_Gen-Idle.htm
You'll have more problems with the idle too low than you will with them correct.
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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Anyone else have an opinion?
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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mine was low....750 in park, no loads. 500 loaded in gear. I raised mine to 750 in gear with all loads on.....lights, AC, and fans. Idle is easy to raise, and will not affect any other variables.
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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Originally posted by mitch@jc'sCTD
Anyone else have an opinion?
Infidel steered you right........it's not too hard to adjust once you locate the screw.......you can't see it - you have to feel for it........The dodgeram.org directions are great........it is a good site for technical service data and pics.
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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What are the 24v supposed to idle at?
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 09:09 PM
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Infidel steered you right........it's not too hard to adjust once you locate the screw.......you can't see it - you have to feel for it........The dodgeram.org directions are great........it is a good site for technical service data and pics.
The idle is not hard to adjust at all , and once you find the screw you can see it too , stand beside the truck , and look right down over top of the master cylinder , it is very easy to adjust , especially if you have a 10 mm box end racheting wrench , one with a swivel on the end , it is a snap to adjust. did it on mine a few weeks ago,
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 12:29 AM
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What are the 24v supposed to idle at?
Can you even adjust the idle without a scan tool?
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 12:34 AM
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mine is at about 850 or so i would say in nuetral or park, and right above 750 when in drive and with brakes applied,
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 06:33 AM
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I don't think you can adjust Idle in 24v. Mine Idles at 875 or so. Think it's kinda hi.
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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Infidel is right. 750 for the auto and 900 on the 5 speeds. Still I set mine at 850. I just don't like the higher rpm.

..Preston..
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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So is 750 in park ok or should i adjust it to be 750 in drive with the brakes on?
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 09:42 PM
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Originally posted by mitch@jc'sCTD
So is 750 in park ok or should i adjust it to be 750 in drive with the brakes on?
Listen to Infidel. He will not steer you wrong.

"750 in drive with the A/C on
Click here for instructions> http://dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/adjust...nd_Gen-Idle.htm
You'll have more problems with the idle too low than you will with them correct."

1994-1998 with AT - in drive with AC on 750 -800 RPM
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