2000 Ford Taurus Just Replaced Fuel Pump On Car Got Running Again After 4 Months

2000 FORD TAURUS
175,000 MILES
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i just replaced the fuel pump on my car and got it running again after 4 months of sitting and now its wanting to idle at like 1500 to 2000 rpm and when u give it fuel it doesnt want to idle back down is there a way to tell if its a censor or if i just need to turn the idle down?
Dec 20, 2012 at 10:06 PM
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FREEMBA
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idle is preset at factory, controlled by the computer and basically isn't adjustable.

check for a vacuum leak at one of the vacuum hoses on and leading from the engine. (after 4 months a rodents could have chewed a hole in one of them)

Let me know how this checks out for you. there are other things to try if this doesn't work.
Dec 20, 2012 at 10:15 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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idle air control motor is most likely bad. it is on top of the motor and is a common failure

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Dec 20, 2012 at 11:41 PM
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