fast idle knob

nomad · 11-29-2008, 08:07 PM

when i pull mine out (2003 1500FI) nothing happens. isn't the idle supposed to go up? ???

Yellow Jacket · 11-29-2008, 08:16 PM

It's supposed to. According to the service manual there is no adjustment of the cable. Basically, it says if it doesn't work replace the cable.

You may want to find the end of the cable where it attaches to the "choke lever" (this is what the manual calls it even though it's not a choke) on the throttle body. If you pull the knob out and the "choke lever" doesn't move the cable is probably bad.

lomax · 11-29-2008, 08:32 PM

....hey nomad
If your cold idle solenoids have been removed, the fast idle not working is a common thing. Check out this Gadget page for the answer to your problem. I have the same problem, but a throttle lock solved it for me. :)

http://www.gadgetjq.com/cold_idle_fix.htm

nomad · 11-29-2008, 11:01 PM

my bike is still stock and solenoids are in place. i'll have to dig into it and find out more.
thanks for the info!

skeeter · 11-30-2008, 12:34 AM

Have to pull mine ALL the way out and a little more or it does no good. Don't need it for long and only on the first start of the day. By the time I back out of the shed it's warmed up enough.

kenb · 11-30-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by skeeter

Have to pull mine ALL the way out and a little more or it does no good. Don't need it for long and only on the first start of the day. By the time I back out of the shed it's warmed up enough.

For shame! Storing your Nomad in a "shed". (Just visualizing a stereotypical shed)

Scary thought. I'm sure yours is not. ;)

nomad · 11-30-2008, 12:12 PM

mine stays nice and cozy in the garage......:)

dogdoc · 11-30-2008, 12:45 PM

Nomad you will need to pull your fast idle knob ALL the way out then it should work. You push it in 1/4 inch and its OFF. that knob will work regardless of what you do with the ISC solenoids. :-)

refugio · 11-30-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

Nomad you will need to pull your fast idle knob ALL the way out then it should work. You push it in 1/4 inch and its OFF. that knob will work regardless of what you do with the ISC solenoids. :-)

DITTO........Will work with or without ISC solenoids conected.

nomad · 11-30-2008, 04:25 PM

thanks guys! y'all were right, when i pulled it ALL the way out
it worked. huh...funny how that is. thanks guys!

**Top Cat** · 11-30-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KenBob

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Originally Posted by skeeter

Have to pull mine ALL the way out and a little more or it does no good. Don't need it for long and only on the first start of the day. By the time I back out of the shed it's warmed up enough.

For shame! Storing your Nomad in a "shed". (Just visualizing a stereotypical shed)

Scary thought. I'm sure yours is not. ;)

Here in the northeast this is a shed. What is wrong with it. I stored my Nomad in it last year. ;)

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Oooopps, wrong picture. This is the shed I stored my bike in last winter

skeeter · 11-30-2008, 06:32 PM

Stereotypical? Not even close....

20x20 mostly open air, cobbled together from left over construction material or salvage. Only partially closed in on 2 sides, cutting off the worst of the weather. Enough to protect the nad from hail. Roof (metal) has at least three colors. There's enough salvaged metal laying around to finish closing the gables and one side. Spending too much time working or riding. As cluttered as most of it is, there seems to be plenty room around the Nad. Our other vehicles have no cover.

**Top Cat** · 11-30-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by skeeter

Stereotypical? Not even close....

20x20 mostly open air, cobbled together from left over construction material or salvage. Only partially closed in on 2 sides, cutting off the worst of the weather. Enough to protect the nad from hail. Roof (metal) has at least three colors. There's enough salvaged metal laying around to finish closing the gables and one side. Spending too much time working or riding. As cluttered as most of it is, there seems to be plenty room around the Nad. Our other vehicles have no cover.

We have some of them around here also ;)

VulcanE · 11-30-2008, 10:58 PM

One thing I've noticed with my "fast idle knob", is that if you turn the throttle and hold it open WHILE you pull the knob, then let go of the throttle before you hit the start button. It seems to work better than when you just pull/jerk the knob out.

dogdoc · 12-02-2008, 09:58 AM

have to try that vulcanE, although mine has worked fine.

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Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	fast idle knob It's supposed to. According to the service manual there is no adjustment of the cable. Basically, it says if it doesn't work replace the cable. You may want to find the end of the cable where it attaches to the "choke lever" (this is what the manual calls it even though it's not a choke) on the throttle body. If you pull the knob out and the "choke lever" doesn't move the cable is probably bad. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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lomax Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Morinville, AB Posts: 904	fast idle knob ....hey nomad If your cold idle solenoids have been removed, the fast idle not working is a common thing. Check out this Gadget page for the answer to your problem. I have the same problem, but a throttle lock solved it for me. :) http://www.gadgetjq.com/cold_idle_fix.htm __________________ ________________________________ "lomax" 2014 Voyager Mike Donahue Morinville, AB VBA#17 "Every day above ground is a good one!" _________________________________
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11-29-2008, 11:01 PM	#4
nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central mississippi Posts: 443	fast idle knob my bike is still stock and solenoids are in place. i'll have to dig into it and find out more. thanks for the info!
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11-30-2008, 12:34 AM	#5
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	fast idle knob Have to pull mine ALL the way out and a little more or it does no good. Don't need it for long and only on the first start of the day. By the time I back out of the shed it's warmed up enough. __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre# Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-30-2008, 12:12 PM	#7
nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central mississippi Posts: 443	fast idle knob mine stays nice and cozy in the garage......:)
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11-30-2008, 12:45 PM	#8
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	fast idle knob Nomad you will need to pull your fast idle knob ALL the way out then it should work. You push it in 1/4 inch and its OFF. that knob will work regardless of what you do with the ISC solenoids. :-)
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11-30-2008, 04:25 PM	#10
nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central mississippi Posts: 443	fast idle knob thanks guys! y'all were right, when i pulled it ALL the way out it worked. huh...funny how that is. thanks guys!
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11-30-2008, 06:32 PM	#12
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	fast idle knob Stereotypical? Not even close.... 20x20 mostly open air, cobbled together from left over construction material or salvage. Only partially closed in on 2 sides, cutting off the worst of the weather. Enough to protect the nad from hail. Roof (metal) has at least three colors. There's enough salvaged metal laying around to finish closing the gables and one side. Spending too much time working or riding. As cluttered as most of it is, there seems to be plenty room around the Nad. Our other vehicles have no cover. __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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11-30-2008, 10:58 PM	#14
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	fast idle knob One thing I've noticed with my "fast idle knob", is that if you turn the throttle and hold it open WHILE you pull the knob, then let go of the throttle before you hit the start button. It seems to work better than when you just pull/jerk the knob out. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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12-02-2008, 09:58 AM	#15
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	fast idle knob have to try that vulcanE, although mine has worked fine.
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