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I have a 89 5.0 and it has had a high idle since I got it out of storage. I did a tune up and put a new iac motor. It used to idle at about 700 rpm's now it is closer to 1000, also when I push in the clutch the rpms actually got up about 200 rpms then drop real slowly. I was going to replace the tps but I am not sure what one goes on it because I replace t awhile back and was not told there were three to choose from so I just got the one they gave me. Was also kinda thinking it could be a vacuum leak but am not quite sure where all to look. any suggestions?
 

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Did you battery die and need a re-charge?
if you computer lost power for more than 30 mins it must re-learn idle
drive it 100 miles and it should go away!
 

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See the "Surging Idle Checklist for help with all your idle/stall problems. Everything you need to find and fix idle problems is in there.

The first two posts contain all the updates to the fixes. At last count there were 24 possible causes and fixes for surging idle/stall problems. I continue to update it as more people post fixes or ask questions.
 
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