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BD High Idle Kit 03-16 Ford Powerstroke

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Description
Manually adjust your idle speed without the need for a tuning device, all through a simple rotary knob and five wire hook up for 2005-2016 models, and a toggle switch with two wires on 2003-2004 model years. Warm up your Power Stroke engine faster on cold mornings with BD's High Idle Kit for 2003-2016 Ford 6.0L, 6.4L or 6.7L trucks. The High Idle switch mounts on the dashboard and taps onto five wires under the dash for a quick and easy installation. Adjustments to idle speed are made via the dash mounted rotary switch, allowing for idle adjustments between 1200-2400 RPM on 2005-2010 trucks, and 900-3000 RPM on 2011-2016. For 2003-2004 models this is for automatic transmission trucks only and will only toggle to 1200 RPM. Great to use for remote starters, PTO's and extended idling applications.
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Manually adjust your idle speed without the need for a tuning device, all through a simple rotary knob and five wire hook up for 2005-2016 models, and a toggle switch with two wires on 2003-2004 model years. Warm up your Power Stroke engine faster on cold mornings with BD's High Idle Kit for 2003-2016 Ford 6.0L, 6.4L or 6.7L trucks. The High Idle switch mounts on the dashboard and taps onto five wires under the dash for a quick and easy installation. Adjustments to idle speed are made via the dash mounted rotary switch, allowing for idle adjustments between 1200-2400 RPM on 2005-2010 trucks, and 900-3000 RPM on 2011-2016. For 2003-2004 models this is for automatic transmission trucks only and will only toggle to 1200 RPM.

Great to use for remote starters, PTO's and extended idling applications.
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Vehicle Fitment
2005-2016 Ford 6.0L / 6.4L / 6.7L Powerstroke|2003-2004 Ford 6.0 Powerstroke With Automatic Transmission
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
  • 2003-2004 will only work with automatic transmissions
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Video
DIESEL TALK | BD POWER HIGH IDLE KIT!
Cold starts and long warm-ups can be tough on your diesel engine. The BD Diesel High Idle Kit makes it easy to increase idle speed so your truck can warm up faster, maintain proper operating temperature, and keep your batteries charged during cold weather. In this video, we take a look at the BD Power High Idle Kit, how it works, and why it’s one of the most useful upgrades for diesel truck owners—especially in colder climates. Key Features: • Raises engine idle to warm up faster in cold weather • Helps maintain battery charge during extended idling • Easy installation with factory-style integration • Improves engine efficiency during warm-up • Built with the quality and reliability BD Diesel is known for Whether you’re dealing with freezing mornings, running accessories while parked, or simply want your truck ready to go faster, a high idle kit is a simple upgrade that makes a big difference.

Overall rating: 4.8636365 / 5 from 22 reviews.

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Works as advertised!

"Works as advertised!"

John G. (5/5)

Works well

"Set up was easy and works as advertised"

Hal J. (5/5)

Works as advertised, easy install,

"Works as advertised, easy install, only minor complaint is the sticker that comes with doesn’t adhere to plastic dashes well"

Patrick S. (5/5)

This high idle switch works

"This high idle switch works great, I installed on my 2015 F350 and it is awesome. I got it for when I leave my truck idling for extended periods. Installation is really easy and it works with remote start if you leave it preset the night before. Having a variable rpm is sweet."

Deegan H. (5/5)

Instructions straight forward. Install was

"Instructions straight forward. Install was easy with this kit"

Johnathan F. (5/5)

Works amazing

"Works amazing"

David H. (5/5)

Works great. Easy to install.

"Works great. Easy to install. The threaded stem on the controller is to short and limits choices of installation."

Gregory H. (5/5)

Highly recommend this for anyone

"Highly recommend this for anyone with a diesel in Canada. Takes 20 minutes to install but it cuts the worm up time on my 04 6. 0 in half."

Daniel W. (5/5)

Installed and worked perfect. Had

"Installed and worked perfect. Had a few questions, sales team got with tech support and answered questions very promptly. I like dealing with these folks."

Benjamin B. (5/5)

04 F350 SD

"For my application its just a toggle switch but I love it! One wire was kinda fun connecting to cause there isnt much room and my hands dont work bend right anymore (arthritis) but other than that took me about 15 min to install. Just bump the switch and 1200 Rpm! warms up alot quicker and when extended idleing, keeps the heater working!"

Charles M. (5/5)

Q&A

Would the high idle automatically turn off after I press the brake or would I have to manually turn the switch off every time I drive?
It would be temporarily disabled everytime you pressed the brake. But to become fully disabled you would have to shut the switch off. -Sands
My truck is a 2004 F350 but the engine is a 2006 6.0. Which model should I buy?
That will depend. If the engine is a 2006, but all the wiring and throttle pedal is from 2004, I would do the 03-04 option. If you changed EVERYTHING over to be from a 2006, the 05-16 may be a better option. Not 100% sure on that. -Ben
I have 05 Ford E350 6.0 does it fit?..where do i have to hook up?
This unit will not be compatible on E-series applications. Just F-series pickups at this current time. -AW.
Will this product work on a 2003 Excursion 6.0L?
No this kit will not fit an Excursion unfortunately. *DK*
will installing this high idle switch have a effect on the tuning of my truck? I have a 2012 f-350 that has been deleted and tuned with a h&s mini max. I just want to make sure it does not throw a code after I install.
No it will not change anything besides idle.