Idle RPM

1999 FORD TAURUS
130,000 MILES
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EULLUCAS
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mechanic raised idle rpm to 1100 - 1200 rpm on my 99 taurus. how do I lower it back down to about 800 rpm
Jul 27, 2011 at 9:02 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Try adjusting the throttle stop screw on the throttle body-The mechanic shouldn't have adjusted it-its none adjustable-its done by the computer
Jul 27, 2011 at 9:14 PM
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EULLUCAS
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Thanks for your help. The mechanic said he was trying to improve the power steering. It was stiff and he said that taking off from a dead stop at the lower RPM caused the power steering to be a little stiff.
Jul 28, 2011 at 12:12 PM
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