engine has high idle?

1993 FORD F-150
275,000 MILES • 4.9L • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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JGANAWAY
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When I start the truck in the morning, especially when it's cold or cool, it acts as if it has a stuck choke, I know EFI doesn't have a choke. so where should I look? After I let it warm up some and turn it off then restart, it idles down as it should.
Mar 17, 2021 at 12:34 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

It sounds like you might be having an issue with the IAC - idle air control motor. Here are 2 tutorials for you to view relating to IAC motor cleaning and replacement:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/idle-air-control-valve-service

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac

I've attached picture steps below showing how to replace the IAC on your truck. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Mar 17, 2021 at 5:51 PM
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