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1997 Ford Thunderbird Extremely high engine idle after batt

Tiny
JACKIE8516
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  • 1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 163,000 MILES
We replaced the battery in our 1997 Ford Thuderbird. Now the enging idles at 1500 rpm in the park position. I have read about the re-learn process for the idle, but do not understand. We have driven the car for at least 30 minutes and the engine idle does not change to a regular idle. Is something else wrong? We are afraid of the effect on the transmission.
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 AT 1:59 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Do you have a CEL? Do the relearning process -if it continues check the idle air control valve
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 AT 4:10 PM
Tiny
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We disconnected the battery cables and re-connected them and that solved the problem.
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Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 AT 1:15 PM

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