Tweet
There is a switch with the words 'Idle Up' and three arrows (it is located below the side mirror adjustment switches). Am unable to find in handbook. Could you please advice me on the function of this switch ?
-
-
It increases the revs at idle when the engine is cold to help it warm up quicker.
Cheers Andrew[COLOR="#FF0000"]So Long and Thanks for all the Fish![/COLOR]
[url=http://www.4wdadventurers.com/showthread.php?3840-AJ-s-120-Prado]MY PRADO AND DIY CAMPER TRAILER[/url]
[url=http://www.4wdadventurers.com/showthread.php?3975-AJ-s-79-series-Cruiser-Ute]MY HZJ79 Landcrusier[/url]
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] -
Also note that if the ambient temperature isn't cold enough then the switch is automatically disabled.Dave
Views expressed are mine alone and are not intended to compromise the integrity of my employer nor offend those who may read such views.
Bugger Bali, get out and see Australia before we sell it all to China.Comment
-
What temperature would you use ?
So you manually turn on but the switch heating will automatically cancel once acceptable engine temperature is reached ?
Cheers JohnComment
-
It's probably meant for extremely cold areas, sub zero, I don't ever use mine.
It cancels automatically once the temp rises.
Cheers Andrew[COLOR="#FF0000"]So Long and Thanks for all the Fish![/COLOR]
[url=http://www.4wdadventurers.com/showthread.php?3840-AJ-s-120-Prado]MY PRADO AND DIY CAMPER TRAILER[/url]
[url=http://www.4wdadventurers.com/showthread.php?3975-AJ-s-79-series-Cruiser-Ute]MY HZJ79 Landcrusier[/url]
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Comment
-
That would explain it! Mine doesn't work - but I do live in DarwinOriginally posted by Bushbasher View Post
Comment
-
It's for European climates. Apparently it only works below about 10 degrees, and is meant to warm your engine up faster.[SIZE=2]120 GXL D4D Auto, with a 'List of Wants' greater than the 'List of Needs' greater than the 'List of Haves'
Nissan Patrol: Keeping Bogan's out of Toyota's since 1951[/SIZE]Comment
-
Thanks everyone. Great forum my first Prado advice on a number of topics much appreciated .
Cheers JohnComment
-
Yeah I was a bit disappointed - always good to have the idle up feature when winching - keep pumping as much into the batteries as possible. Not hard to flatten two batteries while winching even with the motor running! (I did just this when bogged in some black mud).Originally posted by r4ndll View PostComment
-
I use mine all the time...its great for warming the car up on the icy mornings (-3 last week) before heading to work.Spilsy
Today is the tomorrow you were shitting yourself about yesterday - Billy ThorpeComment
-
I believe it turns off after the 17 degrees Celsius. Useless for anything else. Would be good if you could rig it up to high idle whenever you want.Comment
-
Rob83r
If only some one could sort out that idea, it would be great. Pain in the butt to winch, throttle and watch what is going on all at the same time.Comment
-
That would be Canberra on a - minus day. I use it from time to time while sitting in the drive way.Originally posted by AJ120 View PostTerry
Canberra
2008 Prado 120 D4D and 2010 Jayco Swan OutbackComment
-
I miss the old hand throttle om my 60...Originally posted by Fearless View Post
This probably the easiest method I've heard of to get it working though.. Easy Idle up switch post #6
[SIZE=2]120 GXL D4D Auto, with a 'List of Wants' greater than the 'List of Needs' greater than the 'List of Haves'
Nissan Patrol: Keeping Bogan's out of Toyota's since 1951[/SIZE]Comment
-
I use it on the work hilux all the time. bloody cold out in the desert.
I was worried the one on the prado was stuffed. good to know it only works at a certain temp, im moving to melbourne soon.Comment
Comment