No Idle Work Around?

I figured it out. I talked to the mechanic installing the new sensor. The Ambient temperature sensor is located just passed the 5th wheel, on the driver's side and is zip tied to the wireing harness against the frame. The sensor itself has a copper terminal end. So my plan is to heat up the copper piece with a lighter or match, and maybe put something permanent there with a switch that will keep the area >75 degrees. As long as the truck thinks it is >75 degrees it will idle. Easy, Breezy, Beautiful, Covergirl!

 

We have proof off concept. I got the truck back from the mechanic. It was 72 here in Omaha. The truck wouldn't idle. So I took my BIG 1,000,000 Candle Power flashlight, turned it on and put it on the censor. As I type this now my truck is happily idling and my ac is blowing full blast. NICE and frosty,just the way I like it! Next I am going to rerun the censor into the bunk and get my old Thermal Heated Blanket. When I want to run the truck because its too muggy (like now) or shy of 50 degrees and chilli (why should I suffer with extra blankets when I can just run the truck!) I can put the sensor in the blanket, get it above 75 and BINGO! Bob's your Uncle, Fran's your Aunt and I am nice and commfy! And when its time to turn in the truck I just run the wire back. Its REALLY easy access and only takes 4 zip ties! I'll take pictures and put up a how too when I get away from the terminal.

 

Not a clue bro! I will say the mechanic said they try and put them by the fifth wheel. If they put them in the middle of the truck or under the hood it picks up the engine and tranny heat. So it should be along the frame zip tied to the wiring harness.

 

Quite honestly bro I will never own a truck. Once I get my year or 2 experience, my Uncle has a place for me in a union gig. I don't see why I can't be comfortable while I am putting in my time out here.