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Old 03-18-2014, 12:40 PM   #1
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Ford Idle Control Module

So I got one of these, but the placement in the van is poor. I want to move it, but I need to extend the wires, so I have a couple questions.



1. Any issues with building a new harness with added length?
2. Any idea where to source a male and female matching connectors so I can just plug in another couple feet of wire and not start cutting (since the manual says not to cut).

Manual: https://www.fleet.ford.com/TRUCKBBAS/no ... manual.pdf

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Re: Ford Idle Control Module

Not familiar with that device however its possible adding length to the cable could affect its operation.

If it wouldn't then I'd simply use a Delphi-type GT-Series 150 & 280 male-female connector package inserting it between the two factory attached connectors. In this way you'd have your extra length as well as retaining the original configuration too.

Here's a catalog of Delphi connectors that might be helpful: http://delphi.com/connectors/assets/...es_Section.pdf
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Old 03-19-2014, 07:59 AM   #3
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Yes, that's why I don't want to cut what's there, just add in another section. Then if it buggers it all up I can remove.

Thanks for the link, I should be able to find what I need, just gotta go take some pics and measurements of what's there..
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Re: Ford Idle Control Module

Even if you add a connectors you must take care to use a twisted pair wire for the communication lines , Connector 4 (white/purple) SCP Bus - and connector 9 (Red/Blue) SCP Bus + . It looks like the communication lines are the main source of worries for extending.

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Old 03-19-2014, 11:10 PM   #5
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Re: Ford Idle Control Module

I've been able to track down almost every Ford connector I've had a need for through mouser.com. Sometimes you need to do some digging in Molex, TE Connectivity or Delphi catalogs to find the part numbers to search for but unless it is really odd-ball, they should be available through that site for a few bucks each.
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I've been able to track down almost every Ford connector I've had a need for through mouser.com. Sometimes you need to do some digging in Molex, TE Connectivity or Delphi catalogs to find the part numbers to search for but unless it is really odd-ball, they should be available through that site for a few bucks each.
Yep! Given the variety of automotive type connectors and terminals it can be a hunt for certain. I use Mouser for all my Delphi connectors and terminals, tend to use what suits the purpose whether its number of circuits and ampacity or physical size.

Another site is the Motorcraft .pdf pages for most ever Ford related connector, at least those available as service parts: http://www.fordtechservice.dealercon...torcatalog.pdf Through the OEM or Motorcraft's part numbers they're somewhat easier to locate although the price each can be a bit of a shock.
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Another site is the Motorcraft .pdf pages for most ever Ford related connector, at least those available as service parts: http://www.fordtechservice.dealercon...torcatalog.pdf
That link is perfect.. Thanks!
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Even if you add a connectors you must take care to use a twisted pair wire for the communication lines , Connector 4 (white/purple) SCP Bus - and connector 9 (Red/Blue) SCP Bus + . It looks like the communication lines are the main source of worries for extending.

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Hmmm. Never dealt with those before. But how hard could it be?
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Even if you add a connectors you must take care to use a twisted pair wire for the communication lines , Connector 4 (white/purple) SCP Bus - and connector 9 (Red/Blue) SCP Bus + . It looks like the communication lines are the main source of worries for extending.

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Hmmm. Never dealt with those before. But how hard could it be?
Sorry for the late reply...............

Anytime a "module" is part of a circuit and it includes some sort of interconnecting cable/harness its highly subject to operational issues due electrical characteristics being changed should the OEM wiring be altered.

The observation by Scalf77 is spot on because it addresses communication lines whose proper operation are very dependent upon shielding, wire layout etc etc.

While extending a wiring harness length is simple enough physically careful attention towards maintaining all electrical characteristics isn't necessarily as easy. In addition that extra length might be too much for any signals to travel back and forth even if we think its not that much longer. This is because some "modules" operate on such very low voltages, additional wire length impedance and/or resistance could be a problem.
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Re: Ford Idle Control Module

Update: I decided this was going to be a pain in the butt, and I didn't ever see the need to actually have the idle control, so I removed it. Problem solved.
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