remote start on a CFI 5.0

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remote start on a CFI 5.0

December 14, 2013, 12:09:01 PM

Is there any way It can be done? The obstacle is the Fast Idle Cam.

remote start on a CFI 5.0

Reply #1 – December 14, 2013, 07:42:38 PM

I'm confused. its not any different then wiring up a push button start. I don't see what the cam has to do with anything.

remote start on a CFI 5.0

Reply #2 – December 14, 2013, 07:59:18 PM

With the engine stone cold, if I go and just turn the key it'll start, sputter a little bit, then stall.

remote start on a CFI 5.0

Reply #3 – December 14, 2013, 08:14:49 PM

You could go out, unlock it, set the fast idle,lock it, run back into the house and THEN hit the remote starter........or not.

Can't be done.

remote start on a CFI 5.0

Reply #4 – December 14, 2013, 09:23:03 PM

Maybe I don't have as much experience with CFI as some of these other guys (I had one on a 3.8 in my 87 Bird 15 years ago), but It seems like I remember that THIS (in red) is supposed to set your high idle.

remote start on a CFI 5.0

Reply #5 – December 14, 2013, 09:47:37 PM

no, it's on the other side of the throttle body

remote start on a CFI 5.0

Reply #6 – December 14, 2013, 10:14:58 PM

I Don't Understand The Problem?

remote start on a CFI 5.0

Reply #7 – December 14, 2013, 10:43:19 PM

I use to install remote starts at the stereo shop, never had mush consent luck except on efi cars.

remote start on a CFI 5.0

Reply #8 – December 14, 2013, 10:43:46 PM

I was under the impression that when you cycle the key on, this plunder extends to raise the idle.

remote start on a CFI 5.0

Reply #9 – December 14, 2013, 11:12:10 PM

For those who are a bit confused, when starting a CFI car in cold weather, you're supposed to press the pedal all the way to the floor once before starting. This will set the car to idle higher than normal until it reaches a certain temperature, where it then kicks down to a lower RPM. Failing to do so can cause the car to stall immediately after starting due to the cold weather, or even not start at all. Obviously no remote starter system can press the pedal to the floor for you. I'm fairly certain it's a completely mechanical system, there's some sort of...I dunno, lever that's attached to a metallic coil. As the coil heats up and expands, it lets the throttle drop down to normal. I could be wrong, it's been a while since I've seen my 'Bird. Wish I could help more.

remote start on a CFI 5.0

Reply #10 – December 14, 2013, 11:19:39 PM

dragon574444 is right on the money. I remember that when it stalls, and I start it again, it does exactly as it should. So I'm thinking I need a remote start that will automatically restart the car after if stalls out.

remote start on a CFI 5.0

Reply #11 – December 15, 2013, 01:41:53 AM

Maybe the 87 v6 CFI I had was different then. I had an Idle control solenoid. What you're describing sounds mechanical.

remote start on a CFI 5.0

Reply #12 – December 15, 2013, 11:16:23 AM

My 83 CFI had a bimetal spring for the fast idle. It idled high until that spring heated up and relaxed. Maybe you could find a way to implement one of those.

remote start on a CFI 5.0

Reply #13 – December 15, 2013, 11:49:50 AM

I had two 3.8 cfi's and I never had one stall out without touching the gas.

remote start on a CFI 5.0

Reply #14 – December 15, 2013, 04:20:16 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THROTTLE-BODY-FUEL-INJECTOR-TBI-CFI-1983-85-FORD-302-MUSTANG-5-0L-MERCURY-COUGAR-/270922074687 it's the thing on the right in the first picture. Looks to be vacuum-operated, not sure why they painted that silver :\