1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass idle

1984 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
16,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SUPKYLESUP
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i have a 1984 oldsmobile cutlass supreme with a 3.8L v6. When i start the car it idles very high but, if i rev the engine it idles down to normal. How do i get my engine to idle normal on start-up?
Jan 7, 2010 at 4:00 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Clean out the Idle Air Control Valve and see what happens.
Jan 7, 2010 at 8:46 AM
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