2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Start Car Rpm Will Very High Kindly Advise

2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER
130,000 MILES
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MUHAMMADREDUAN
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When i start my car , the rpm will go very high.
Kindly advise as i need the car urgently.
Apr 3, 2013 at 4:23 PM
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BLAZE45
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Sounds like you have a vacuum leak. Check for a very prominent sucking noise under the hood. Next, check the idle air control valve followed by a good cleaning of it and finally the throttle cable.
Apr 17, 2013 at 4:56 PM
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