1992 Ford Tempo Revs After Stop

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TOADYBUM
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Hello.

1992 Ford Tempo

I have a problem with this car that I'm not sure is serious or not. After I have come to a stop, every once in a while the car will rev to about 3000 rpm. I can either pump the accelerator a few times and it will catch and accelerate fine, or come to a complete stop and start up again no problem. It happens about once or twice a day. Any suggestions?

Thanks!!
Mar 2, 2006 at 5:18 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Your throttle body butterfly, IAC valve or throttle cable could be sticking. Clean or luricate as is appropriate.

Good luck and let us know. :)
Mar 3, 2006 at 12:17 PM
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Inspect the throttle body butterfly, IAC valve, and throttle cable for sticking, then clean or lubricate the affected part as appropriate.

Conversation Summary

A 1992 Ford Tempo intermittently revs to about 3000 rpm after coming to a stop, about once or twice a day. Pumping the accelerator or restarting restores normal acceleration. The expert suggested a sticking throttle body butterfly, IAC valve, or throttle cable and recommended cleaning or lubricating as appropriate.

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