Idle high?

1998 FORD RANGER
160,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RANDY1955
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Idles high the only way to slow it down is the clutch it. Will slow down on its own but takes a while checked cable, but it is fine anybody have any thought.
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Aug 29, 2023 at 3:38 PM
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It sounds like the idle air control valve has stopped working, here is the location of the valve so you can swap it out and a guide that can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-idles-too-high

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