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Troubleshooting assistant

Pick a problem area, choose the symptom, then follow the remedy links or step-by-step TSRM procedure.

Diagnostic codes
Searching in 1990 USDM TSRM.
Areas
Step-by-step TSRM procedure

High engine idle speed — no drop

Follow the TSRM flowchart on FI-18.

Previous checks
DoneCheck accelerator linkage
You chose: BAD
Go back here
Check accelerator linkage.
Result
Accelerator linkage fault
Linkage is stuck.
Final result after choosing BAD

Accelerator linkage fault

Linkage is stuck.