Fast starting idle speed

2000 FORD CONTOUR
145,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GWEIR45
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fast starting idle then drops to mormal
Jul 30, 2011 at 7:08 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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is there a check engine light on? if so, have it scanned and bring the codes back to me, otherwise I would assume a faulty or dirty idle air control valve, also check the air filter
Aug 6, 2011 at 1:35 AM
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