Idling high

Tiny
MARISSA HUNGERFORD
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  • 2002 FORD MUSTANG
  • 200,000 MILES
Vehicle idles high even after warming up and has an odor only while idling. The odor does not smell like oil.
Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 AT 9:38 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

This could be from either the throttle body being dirty or the idle air control valve which is very common.

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

I would start by cleaning the throttle body of all carbon residue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Beyond that, I would replace the idle air control valve as that was a very common issue for high idling.

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

Roy

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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2. Remove the IAC valve:
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the two bolts, the IAC valve and the gasket.

NOTE: Discard the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve gasket.

INSTALLATION

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1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Thursday, January 14th, 2021 AT 6:15 AM

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