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Hey Scotty! I have a 1986 Mercury Cougar 5.0 V8 with 79k miles auto transmission, runs great. I just can't figure out why it's idling a little high. I have changed the idle air control valve, cleaned the throttle body, and ran Techron injector cleaner through it. Still idles high. I was thinking maybe a MAP sensor but don't want to spend any more money on just ideas. Checked for vacuum leaks with a cigar like your video and l, didn't see any external smoke. Thanks!


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If it has one, check the TPS for proper adjustment.  Also, the ignition timing.  If over advanced, it kicks up the idle rpm.


I will double check the timing, thank you. I don't believe it has a TPS since it's a manual adjust idle screw on the bottom of the throttle body. I have backed the idle screw all the way out and still have high idle. The timing is something I can easily check though with a timing gun. Thanks for the idea.


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