1985 Oldsmobile 98 Fast Idle and hard to start

210,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHNMC
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When the car is running, the idle is very fast. It is also very hard to start. I have been having trouble with the battery dying as well.
Jun 21, 2010 at 11:51 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Clean out the idle air control valve and see what happens
Jun 21, 2010 at 11:55 AM
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