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'06 1500 Crew Cab Shortbed - Few ?s

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Forgive me because I am NOT mechanically inclined

 

1. My biggie. I had a '00 4wd 1500, and had this problem, but thought that it might have been 4wd specific, but my new 2wd is doing the same thing. Here goes-On cold mornings, the engine runs about 400rpm higher than at normal operating temp. My morning drive is only about 5 miles. Does this happen with all Chevy's? WHY? I figure it is a override to get the engine warm quicker to protect engine parts, but it is aggravating when I am trying to optimize my fuel efficiency.

 

2. Aluminum tool box. Because the bed is so short, I want to get a slimline tool box. But I cant seem to find one that is slimline, a true low profile, and having a deep box. Deflecta shield has a "Challenger" series box, but it isn't really a low profile although it is lower than most boxes. United Welding has a SL,LP but is not deep. Does anyone make what I am looking for, and keep the price under $300. Cabelas has the challenger for $240 + an extra $18 truck drop shipping fee.

 

I got a couple more, but the wife is sick and I am taking care of the baby. I certainly would appreciate any help with these ?s though.

 

Thanks

Rod

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All of my cars have had high idle when cold, including the carb'd non-computer.

 

The faster an engine reaches the standard operating temp the faster it normalizes fuel mix. Of course there is a balance, revving to 5000 for a minute will bring the operating temp up, but is way too high to be benificial much less good for longevity

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I think the issue with the high rpm's have been resolved. It just does it. Period!

 

I would still like some input on the tool box situation if anyone has experience with the short bed crew cab.

 

Instead of a new thread, I figure I might as well ask the other question I was thinking of last nite, but didnt have time to type.

 

My truck is an LT2 without the DIC. With the DIC, there are several ways you can change the lock/unlock feedbacks. Is there anyway I can change these settings without the DIC. I have asked the service manager at the dealership, but have been told it cant be done. Is he just blowing me off and not wanting to waste his time, or is it not possible. I am convinced that the technology is on my truck somewhere to do it, but how. My old 2000 had ways to change the door locks by pressing the key fob in different ways so it just makes sense that it could be done.

 

Thanks

Rod

pm26 Senior Enthusiast

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Actually you have a DIC display on you truck, but you are lacking the DIC buttons on the steering wheels, the so called "redundant radio controls". If you do not have these buttons, you do not get a functional trip computer, or ability to change the headlight delay after locking/unlocking the truck, and a few other settings. One thing you can do is change the automatic door lock locking setting. Read your owner's manual.

 

I believe that there is a way to change those other settings with a programming tool at any GM dealership. They program these settings at the factory for trucks without the DIC steering wheel buttons with the default settings, which I am sure can be changed.

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