When I start it the idle jumps to 1200 to 2000 rpm`s , have replaced idle position sensor and that didn`t help.

Asked by GuruJ4TY May 23, 2017 at 07:49 PM about the 1993 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

What can I do..

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OJ answered 6 years ago

Try cleaning the Idle Air Control Valve attached to the throttle body. The net will show you how. Don't damage the gasket and do not use carb cleaner, use throttle body cleaner. The net should also show you how to check it.

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