1999 Ford Escort IDLING PROBLEM

1999 FORD ESCORT
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1999 Ford Escort 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive 135000 miles

WHY WOULD THE CAR IDLE UP AND DOWN WHEN SITTING STILL
May 20, 2010 at 6:54 PM
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Clean out the idle air control valve and see what happens
May 20, 2010 at 8:29 PM
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