1990 Ford Thunderbird Won't idle

1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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PAUL68
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My 1990 Thunderbird SC won't idle. It stays at around 2200-2500 rpm. It had a blown head gasket when i got it. Fixed that and all other things with that repair.
Oct 31, 2009 at 9:32 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test the idle speed control solenoid, throttle position and mass airflow sensors-also clean out around the throttle plate
Oct 31, 2009 at 10:53 AM
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