Why does my car idle really high?

1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD
130,000 MILES
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BIKER DUDE
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When I pull the mass air flow sensor the idle drops too low but doesn't die?? My Thunderbird used to have a high idle until I pulled the mass airflow sensor and now that it's been sitting the battery died and I charged it but now the cars gauges and lights flicker and the car won't start anymore.. Should I buy a new idle control valve and a battery or something else... Where can I get the computer scanned?
Jul 21, 2012 at 8:52 AM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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The items you mentioned are definately possibilities. I am giving you a walk through diagnostic for your situation. You can get any Advance Auto or Auto Zone to pull the codes.
Just use the link below;

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls
Jul 21, 2012 at 9:49 AM
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KHLOW2008
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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/ford-lincoln-mercury-obd1-1995-and-earlier-diagnostic-trouble-code-definition-and-retrieval

The above should be helpful.
Jul 21, 2012 at 1:58 PM