1996 Ford Contour IDLE

1996 FORD CONTOUR
151,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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KEVIN RAY
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I BELIVEVE I CANT PASS A SMOG TEST BECAUSE OF MY IDLE --- THE ENGINE GO'S UP AND DOWN LIKE THERE IS SOMETHING OUT OF CONTROL WITH THE ENGINE WHEN I'M AT THE LIGHT ---- HOW CAN I FIX THE PROBLEM OR HOW MUCH WILL IT COST FOR ME TO GET THE IDLE FIXED SO I CAN PASS SMOG
Feb 1, 2009 at 10:31 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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do u have a check engine light on
andif so check for codes and let me know what you have


check for vacuum leaks check PCV valve and hoses
Feb 2, 2009 at 6:39 AM
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