1984 Ford Escort high idle upon ignition

Tiny
MELVIN21
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  • 1984 FORD ESCORT
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 10,000 MILES
The cares runs fine upon starting up and instantly it starts to idle high, As I stated it runs fine for long distace and then comes to make if you or sitting at a light it begins to idle high after about 3 min. My question to you is, and pelase only specific diretions how do I locate the idle screw to adjust the idle where is it located it is fuel injected im used to the caurb, etc please if any 1 can help please shre. Thanks
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 AT 8:26 AM

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Tiny
TOOOMANYTOYS
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The idle is controlled by the electronic control module on this vehicle. In most cases a high idle concern is most likely a vacuum leak or a sticking idle air control valve.
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 AT 8:56 AM

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