So my high (Cold) idle solenoid wasn't working. I found no power at the solenoid on the pump when engine was cold/ignition on. I went back to the temp switch on the passenger side rear of the engine. One blade on the switch was gone! The two-wire plug that plugs onto it was melted pretty bad.
I cut off the plug, trimmed the remaining wire ends, crimped on female spade terminals. Went to NAPA, they would have to order the switch, to the tune of $40.
I bought a toggle switch instead, and mounted it in the metal trim plate under the steering column.
I ran two wires out through the speedometer cable boot, across the firewall, over to my repaired wire ends near the temperature switch. I put male spade terminals on the wires, and plugged them into the wires from the loom.
I turned on the key, flipped the toggle, and got a nice high idle when the engine started cold. After a minute or two, depending on outside temperature, I flip the toggle off.
It isn't stock, but it was a lot cheaper, available, and functional. I won't forget to turn it off, as the high idle will be instant feedback to remind me.
Pretty simple. Pics available if needed. H.
I cut off the plug, trimmed the remaining wire ends, crimped on female spade terminals. Went to NAPA, they would have to order the switch, to the tune of $40.
I bought a toggle switch instead, and mounted it in the metal trim plate under the steering column.
I ran two wires out through the speedometer cable boot, across the firewall, over to my repaired wire ends near the temperature switch. I put male spade terminals on the wires, and plugged them into the wires from the loom.
I turned on the key, flipped the toggle, and got a nice high idle when the engine started cold. After a minute or two, depending on outside temperature, I flip the toggle off.
It isn't stock, but it was a lot cheaper, available, and functional. I won't forget to turn it off, as the high idle will be instant feedback to remind me.
Pretty simple. Pics available if needed. H.
