In Park or Neutral the engine revs REALLY high

1989 CHRYSLER FIFTH AVENUE
78,000 MILES
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RIVELLATION
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(Sometimes) When I put my car in Park or Neutral the engine revs REALLY high (no Tach but I can tell by the sound) but as soon as I put it in Reverse or Drive it idles normally. Also during the time that the engine revs high there is a smell of hot rubber, but not burned.
Mar 27, 2012 at 4:38 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be a problem with the idle air control motor, throttle plate not fully closing and a vacuum leak
Mar 27, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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