Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Cold Idle

[DMoon]

LUV this truck. Nearly 250,000 miles and going strong. OK, now to the question. I'm seriously thinking about having a remote starter kit installed on my 1995 truck with ATM however... ... ... . I have several questions -



1. When cold the engine doesn't "fast Idle". I have to hold the throttle partialy open for 10-15 seconds or else it'll bog and sometime stall.

2. On really cold days "wait to start" light takes 7-15 seconds before going out. Additionally, the grid heaters cycle frequently (I know this is common and I understand why) but, will this interfere with the remote start, i. e will this delay be a problem? The system I'm looking at can be programmed for a delay but I'm worried about the truck not starting or ideling properly on cold days.



As always your thoughts and suggestions are welcomed.



Doug Oo.

 

[Joe G.]

Your idle is probably too low. It should be at least 750 with the trans in D and the AC on. 800 is better.

 

[dalton4]

The remote start unit I had installed does not engage starter until the "wait to start" light is off. You need to have a unit that is designed for diesel application... heating grid/glow plugs. My unit also has a turbo cool down feature.

 

[mroidt]

dalton4

Could you either state or pm me

what kind and model number of remote starter your using,

and where you got it? thanks