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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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High idle problem.

I have a 1994 Ford ranger 4.0L 4x4. When I first start up my truck it idles fine, but once it sits for a minute or so, it starts idling high. Once in drive the Idle is still high and I can do 30mph without touching the gas. Any helpwould be appriciated.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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Could be a vacuum leak! Check all your connections at the upper intake & If it has cruise control, check the vacuum hose to the actuator. Also check the vacuum line to the PCV valve, it is hard to see but check for a crack in the hose.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 09:56 AM
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If its not a vacuum leak, most likely its the idle air control (iac) solenoid - they have a tendency to get sticky and stay open too far, which makes the idle speed stay up too high.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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Check for dirty throttle body bore, the butterfly may not be closing properly
 
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