Constant Throttle Cruise/Idle

[Powder Extreme]

I have installed a box on my pickup that hooks up to the factory cruise control. I can use it for "constant throttle cruise" and for adjustable idle. The current problem is the cruise inputs are too sensitive making the rpm's hard to modulate. I think I can build a circuit board that will duplicate the signal of the PCM allowing you "tap up" and "tap down" on two different buttons to make approx. 100 rpm differences. Once I get this all built, it will plug directly into the factory cruise, and the factory PCM plug into the box, run 1 wire to 12v+, mount the box to the dash and it's done. With the switch on you have manual control, with it off the cruise works like normal.

I'm curious to know if enough people would be interested that I should build several once I
get it all worked out.

Jerry

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2001 Quad Cab Dually, ETH, SLT Plus, Isspro Pyro & 50lb Boost, 275 injectors, Banks Power Pack, custom "Scotty style" airbox, amsoil dual bypass, 4" open exhaust in front of duals.

'94 SLT 4x4 V-10, straight pipes and a K&N (can't find anything else

 

[illflem]

Jerry, will get the vacuum restrictor out to you tomorrow, been busy.

 

[Doc Tinker]

I'm interested

 

[Amianthus]

I'd be interested also.

 

[Cooker]

Me too.

 

[rharley]

I'm also interested, Thanks

Ron

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1998. 5 2500 quad cab long bed 4. 10 LSD automatic, 285/75-16 coopers, add on cab clearance lights, tailgate running lamps, MSC fog lamps, Banks PYRO,trans temp,boost guages on Apillar, Autometer fuelpressure guage on floor, soon to be BOMBED

 

[Rambling]

A fine job, Jerry!! #ad
I'd be interested as well. I know how to glob solder on to circut cards real good. #ad
If it would be of any benefit, a bag of stuff and a schematic would suffice for me.

Did you set the box up to drop out with brake activation? If not, can I help?

 

[SandDemon]

I'm with Rattlin. I'm interested and even a schemat would be great.

Jeff

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2001. 5 ETH/DEE 2500 4x4 3. 54 lsd. 33' Weekend Warrior 5er and an army of toys to fill it!
'96 1500 360 3. 90 LSD 3" cat back no muffler! 110,000 and still eating chebbys for lunch!

 

[Evan A. Beck]

Put me down for one of these babies! #ad
I'd build one myself, but I lack the electronics expertise. #ad


Does the idle control shut off when you tap the brake pedal?

 

[oldiron]

Me too.

 

[illflem]

Jerry, the only connector the dealer could get for me was the wrong one. Junk yards are full of them, the servo on almost all Dodge cars,vans & trucks is the same.

 

[Powder Extreme]

I did some more work on mine today, works better but still not how I want it. It will have a disconnect that works with the brake pedal. I'm heading to AZ for a week, I'll work on it when I'm back. I also need to find a source for the factory connectors dealer is NO help.

I'll keep everyone updated

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2001 Quad Cab Dually, ETH, SLT Plus, Isspro Pyro & 50lb Boost, 275 injectors, Banks Power Pack, custom "Scotty style" airbox, amsoil dual bypass, 4" open exhaust in front of duals.

'94 SLT 4x4 V-10, straight pipes and a K&N (can't find anything else

 

[thepitts]

Count me in too

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Eric Pitts 2001 Properly Valved 2500 Qcab 4X4 auto Transgo shifts it 4. 10 LSD Weston Nerf Bars Smith built brush guard Command Remote Starter Scotty Air DD stage 1’s, PS boost module , elbow 32psi boost 247hp,657tq Neophyte B. O. M. B. er
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Member GLTDR

 

[Evan A. Beck]

Back to the top! #ad

 

[Kodiak]

I'm interested.

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'95 2500 CC, SLT, LB 2WD, auto 3. 54, 71,000--Westech gauges in Autometer pod, Prime-loc, Brite box, Back-off Box, Line X, Flowmaster muffler, Borgeson steering shaft, Geno's Crankcase Breather/Vent Tube Catch-All

 

[Charley]

Jerry,

Count me in too. I drive with the cruise as soon as speed is high enough. #ad
Be sure and advise all when you come up with any other gadgets. With the reply you got to this you may have found a new trade!

Charley

[This message has been edited by Charley (edited 04-22-2001). ]

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I am interested.

 

[SmokinJoe]

Originally posted by Powder Extreme:
I'm curious to know if enough people would be interested that I should build several once I get it all worked out.

I would be interested in a constant throttle controller, one for warm up as well.


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2001. 5 QC 2500 White Sport 4x4 LWB ETC 5-Speed Anti-Spin 3. 54 Trailer Tow 241HD SLT+ Tan Leather(Mad Cow Disease) LT265/75R16E

 

[David_VT]

I'd be interested in the flexible idle speed! Naturally price is a factor.

 

[Evan A. Beck]

Powder, where you at, man???