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The engine light came on and now when i start it it idle real high in park and it won't idle down. util i put in drive and if i put in back in park it idle high again it won't stop even if push the gas pedal down and let off.is it a throttle sensor

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    Even in Park the engine idle between 150 and 200 rpm

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Sounds like the Throttle Position sensor or the Idle Air Control Valve causing the issue

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