Fast Idle 2003 Windstar
tiffany123
10-02-2006, 11:30 AM
Recently my 2003 Windstar 3.8L maintains a fast
idle after starting. No trouble starting , just the idle
stays high. Sometimes if I wait long enough, maybe
up to four or five minutes it will come down. Sometimes
it doesn't. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
LK
idle after starting. No trouble starting , just the idle
stays high. Sometimes if I wait long enough, maybe
up to four or five minutes it will come down. Sometimes
it doesn't. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
LK
phil-l
10-03-2006, 12:58 PM
Start with simple and easy: The Idle Air Control (IAC) valve is noted for getting sticky. If yours is stuck open, it will cause a fast idle.
The valve is easy to remove and clean (or simply replace). It's attached to the engine's throttle body.
The valve is easy to remove and clean (or simply replace). It's attached to the engine's throttle body.
tiffany123
10-03-2006, 03:36 PM
Phil-l,
Thanks. I'll give it a try and let you know.
LK
Thanks. I'll give it a try and let you know.
LK
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