Winch Mode – Raise Idle RPM

[dieselscout80]

I saw where Tazer can enable Winch Mode that can raise idle RPM to user-selected value between 1250 and 2000.

Can AlfOBD or JScan do that too?

 

[elephantrider]

any reason normal high idle wouldn't work, assuming by your username, you have a 6.7.

 

[AH64ID]

any reason normal high idle wouldn't work, assuming by your username, you have a 6.7.

His sig says 6.4.

Only issue with fast idle is that it disables when you touch the brake. I’m often holding the brake to winch.

I wonder if the voltage related idle up feature works with the brakes applied.

 

[elephantrider]

my fault! I can't see sigs...

 

[AH64ID]

my fault! I can't see sigs...

Try rotating your phone to landscape mode, that usually works.

 

[jsalbre]

Unfortunately the factory fast idle that the diesels have won’t work on the gas. I’ve tried setting all of the settings in AlfaOBD that are related and while it all shows up on the dashboard it gives an error when you try to set it. I’m guessing it’s related to the transmission software, since chassis cab Hemi trucks with the AISIN transmission have high idle.

 

[RockaRhyme]

For the folks that need it, generally you don't want to winch on just your parking brake as it can lock-up and refuse to disengage. Beyond that, having all 4 corners locked under brake is more stable.

That said, I've had good luck with having 4wd enabled, the truck in park, the parking brake on, and 2-4 chocks depending on the load. I carry chocks in the truck just for this use as I'm more comfortable winching from outside the vehicle where I've got the best view and am out of the way should anything go wrong.

 

[dieselscout80]

any reason normal high idle wouldn't work, assuming by your username, you have a 6.7.

Nope I have a hemi, but I also have a 1980 IH Scout II diesel.

I would use a higher idle for things like jump starting equipment as I don’t have a winch.