Sprinter high idle stick

RoadTime · May 22, 2016

After dead end searches for an idle stick, and too lazy to make one, I finally came up with items already in the van that worked.

I use this for times when I've been sitting and need to charge up the batteries some.
Pretty redneck, but it works.

First combination that worked was:
My shoe and ice scraper

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The things you come up with in a van

danthewolf00 · May 22, 2016

Look for brake petal holder or some wording like it.

Treadmill · May 22, 2016

danthewolf00 said:
Look for brake petal holder or some wording like it.

Why? He already has a cheap fix.

Turtle · May 22, 2016

Second post in that thread.
idle stick?

That's the one I have. Got it at TA.

RoadTime · May 22, 2016

Turtle said:
Second post in that thread.
idle stick?

That's the one I have. Got it at TA.

I saw that. How long ago was that? Every TA I checked out so far didn't have it. Do you remember which one you got it at?

Turtle · May 22, 2016

Naw it was like 06 when I got it. All I can remember is it was hanging with all the other doodads and accessories, and was on the top row way up high in the corner.

I can't even find one on eBay or Amazon, so maybe they're not made anymore. Most newer trucks wouldn't need them.

RoadTime · May 22, 2016

Turtle said:
I can't even find one on eBay or Amazon, so maybe they're not made anymore. Most newer trucks wouldn't need them.

That's what I was thinking. Not really a needed item anymore. At least for big trucks.

Turtle · May 22, 2016

I think OVM uses a piece of wood. Maybe he'll give you the blueprints.

Ragman · May 22, 2016

Turtle said:
I think OVM uses a piece of wood. Maybe he'll give you the blueprints.

danthewolf00 · May 22, 2016

Any pilot in ky should have them right next to the door unlock kits.

Steady Eddie · May 23, 2016

I got mine at the Fort Wayne truck stop for $1.00. Bought two gave one away, still have one to give away. Not needed anymore. I have the switch that RPMs can now be adjusted with Cruise control.

OntarioVanMan · May 23, 2016

Turtle said:
I think OVM uses a piece of wood. Maybe he'll give you the blueprints.

after all it is called an Idle STICK.....and yes a cut to size..... handle of an old hockey stick as a matter of fact....it has a V notch in one end for the edge of the dash....total cost = $0.00...

ysracer · May 23, 2016

Get a small wood clamp, the metal ones with the plastic clamp ends. Flip the handle so clamp pushes instead of clamps. One end sits on gas pedal, other end catches bottom lip of dash. Micro adjustable by squeezing clamp handle.

Of course the Sprinter, having fly by wire throttle connection, has a mind of its own and the idle speed will sometimes increase and require a readjustment of the pedal position.

OntarioVanMan · May 24, 2016

ysracer said:
View attachment 13925 Get a small wood clamp, the metal ones with the plastic clamp ends. Flip the handle so clamp pushes instead of clamps. One end sits on gas pedal, other end catches bottom lip of dash. Micro adjustable by squeezing clamp handle.

Of course the Sprinter, having fly by wire throttle connection, has a mind of its own and the idle speed will sometimes increase and require a readjustment of the pedal position.

that seems so high tech compared to my...put a stick to it design....LOL

OntarioVanMan · May 24, 2016

The "stick"...for adjustment I just add micro layers of duct tape to the bottom....the notch goes along the edge of the bottom of dashboard...it IS the end of a hockey stick.....LOL

OntarioVanMan · May 24, 2016

And then there is.....THE STEEEK......Jose on a STEEEEK......

ntimevan · May 24, 2016

OntarioVanMan said:
The "stick"...for adjustment I just add micro layers of duct tape to the bottom....the notch goes along the edge of the bottom of dashboard...it IS the end of a hockey stick.....LOL

You shoud sell these at the Expo .... i see Early retirement in your future ...