Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) 12V Idle adjust

[Bernie]

Hello. I own an 2003 Ram, and I'm just not using it enough to justify it. I am going to sell it, so I bought a 1996 12V to replace it.



The 1996 12V shows its age, 4x4, long box, extend cab, auto, cruise control, Laramie, 212k miles. It seems to work well (steering is crap, but I will get to that later). However, it doesn't want to idle. I needs like another 150 RPM to idle right. I figured no problem, this is a accelerator cable truck, there must be a simple adjustment. However, the cable is molded (no adjustment thread) where it attaches, and the ball end doesn't appear to have adjustment either.



I am sure it is something simple, but I am not seeing it. Suggestions?

 

[hsmith]

This has been covered numerous times, even some savy folks with diagrams of the procedure. I can tell you on mine I unbolt the master cylinder, lay it to the side, and work around to the rear of the injection pump. Using a short 10 mm, find and loosen the jam nut on the idle screw with the open end of the wrench, loosen the screw to raise the idle speed to at least 750 in drive with the ac on and tighten the nut. May take you a time on your first try but I now don't even have to look for mine to make an adjustment. Also makes it start a bit quicker without having to give it a little pedal.

 

[Bernie]

Thanks H Smith. I have been searching that forum, and can't seem to find that diagram you are referring to. If anyone can point me towards it that would be great.

 

[mwilson]

Thanks H Smith. I have been searching that forum, and can't seem to find that diagram you are referring to. If anyone can point me towards it that would be great.

Here you go. This is taken from DODGERAM. ORG http://dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/adjustments/2nd_Gen-Idle.htm



When you get time work through that site, many of your basic issues and adjustments are explained there. I use it a LOT.



Mike.

 

[hsmith]

That's the link I was looking for. Good info.