Extended Idle Switch?

Cheap$200Jeep · 11-14-2009, 09:29 AM

They say "There are no stupid questions", Well this one is gonna be darn close!

My 88 had a Power switch that it was my understanding that it changed your shift points...

My 93 has this extended idle switch in it's place. OK, I understand that effects the Idle but why would I want to use it? Low speed crawling to keep the motor reved a little???

(Eckks-Jay) · 11-14-2009, 09:48 AM

the ext. idle switch is for running high draw electronics (lights, computer etc..) and keeping the engine from overheating at extended idle periods, the switches were standard on police equipped jeeps.

Defiance665 · 11-14-2009, 09:57 AM

what he said.. lol

Cheap$200Jeep · 11-14-2009, 01:43 PM

Thanks, Makes since, This was a law inforcement veh of some sort and I haven't seen the switch on any other rigs in my MANY excursions to the Bone-yard.

I wish I could find a spotlight, antennas and light bar to replace the ones that were stripped off before I got it.

11-14-2009, 09:29 AM	#1
Cheap$200Jeep Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spokane, WA, USA Posts: 211 My Photos 1993 Cherokee Year: 1993 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: Auto on Column Transfer Case: NP242 Rear Axle: Chrysler 8.25 Tires: P215/15 Lift Specifications: Stock Rock Misc Accessories: Police package with Junk Yard additions...	Extended Idle Switch? They say "There are no stupid questions", Well this one is gonna be darn close! My 88 had a Power switch that it was my understanding that it changed your shift points... My 93 has this extended idle switch in it's place. OK, I understand that effects the Idle but why would I want to use it? Low speed crawling to keep the motor reved a little???

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11-14-2009, 09:48 AM	#2
(Eckks-Jay) Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 168 My Photos 2001 Cherokee Year: 2001 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP242 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 235/75/15 BFG A/T KO	the ext. idle switch is for running high draw electronics (lights, computer etc..) and keeping the engine from overheating at extended idle periods, the switches were standard on police equipped jeeps.

11-14-2009, 09:57 AM	#3
Defiance665 CF Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, 48657 Posts: 4,788 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: Renix 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Vaccum Disconnect Rear Axle: Dana 35 Tires: 235/75/15 Lift Specifications: 4" rear, 3" front Misc Accessories: Baja Lights, Electric Fan Switch, Modified Vacuum Disconnect	what he said.. lol

11-14-2009, 01:43 PM	#4
Cheap$200Jeep Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spokane, WA, USA Posts: 211 My Photos 1993 Cherokee Year: 1993 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: Auto on Column Transfer Case: NP242 Rear Axle: Chrysler 8.25 Tires: P215/15 Lift Specifications: Stock Rock Misc Accessories: Police package with Junk Yard additions...	Thanks, Makes since, This was a law inforcement veh of some sort and I haven't seen the switch on any other rigs in my MANY excursions to the Bone-yard. I wish I could find a spotlight, antennas and light bar to replace the ones that were stripped off before I got it.

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