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15 min idle shutdown

Yahoo Message Number: 3668
I may posting a repeat message but, just in case:

A while back someone mentioned that their engine was now shutting down in 15 minutes after having the reacll done. While looking at something else in the owners manual I found that the idle shutdown is only activated if you have the emergency brake on.

Mine did not shut down and it just happened that I didn't have the brake set. I know, extended idle time is supposed to be a no no as well, but!

Dave Sparke

Re: 15 min idle shutdown

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 3669
Checked the manual for 2004 & 2005 models.

The automatic high idle feature will engage whenever you start your vehicle and the engine is below the preset operating temperature. This will help decrease engine warm-up time.

Idle speed will then return to normal under any of the following conditions:
•    The engine reaches the preset operating temperature or has been operating for at least 10 minutes.
•    The brake pedal is pressed.
•    The manual transmission clutch pedal is pressed or, the automatic transmission (if equipped) is shifted from NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P).
•    The vehicle speed exceeds about 5 mph (8 km/h).
•    The throttle is pressed.

Re: 15 min idle shutdown

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 3670
Dave

I did say that.
I have not tried to leave idle with no breaks though, that may be the reason. Not that we need to use it that way, but good to know
Thanks
Mo
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From: Dave Sparke
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:19:57 -0800 (PST)
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Subject: [KodiakChassisClassC] 15 min idle shutdown


I may posting a repeat message but, just in case:

A while back someone mentioned that their engine was now shutting down in 15 minutes after having the reacll done. While looking at something else in the owners manual I found that the idle shutdown is only activated if you have the emergency brake on.

Mine did not shut down and it just happened that I didn't have the brake set. I know, extended idle time is supposed to be a no no as well, but!

Dave Sparke

Re: 15 min idle shutdown

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 3672
Had that happen to me Sat, that is the reason I was going through the manual. I happened to be in the cab when the idle kicked up and also the exhaust brake light came on.. Had me worried since we are leaving on a trip Thurs. In the 2008 it says it will happen if coolant temp drops too low when outside temp is low. When I first started it I had just unplugged the block heater so it happend later as it was idling.
Dave Sparke

Re: 15 min idle shutdown

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 3675
I just wanted owners of older model Kodiak chassis to know what their manual says. I have never had my engine drop off high idle unless I hit the brake pedal. Maybe I'm impatient.