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Idling issues We have a 1999 Ford Escort and it will not idle. Can you tell me how to fix that? And it's either a Ztech or spi, can you help m figure out how to tell which one it is? Thanks

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The first thing u need to do is run a key on engine on self self test to see if the problem is with the idle speed control motor. any shop with a good scanner can preform this test, let me know the code they get.

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