How do you adjust fast idle on motor? It has started to go up to almost 2800 rpm. Very fast

1988 MAZDA 929
16,000 MILES
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MIKE HALEY1
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My car has started to fast idle when cold/first started from 1200 rpm to almost 2800 rpm. How do I resolve?
Jan 24, 2012 at 1:58 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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sounds like you have a vacuum leak. a smoke test would confirm. make sure the throttle body is not sticking. make sure the idle air control motor is functioning as well.

Roy
Jan 24, 2012 at 3:56 AM
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