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Hi
As soon as I started the engine the idle speed gose up to 5000 rpm. I changed the idle speed valve, throttle sensor and ignition wires. evine I tried to unplug the batteri cable for 5 min. I checked the hoses and the cables between the idle valve control and the pmc.
no results
any advice.
with best regards
shorash

Vehicle: 2001, Ford Focus

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Hi there,

When the code for the high idle speed appears like this, it's not always the problem. Usually a vacuum leak will cause the engine to race. Most often the issue here is with the hose to the pcv valve. It eventually cracks, causing a vacuum leak and the high engine speed.

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