1996 Ford Escort Car will not idle when cold in morning

1996 FORD ESCORT
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ESCORTCONV
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Engine Performance problem
1996 Ford Escort Manual 81000 miles

When starting my car, it will not idle when cold. It starts then cuts out, and when warm idles @900revs. I have been tempted to take the ICV off and clean, but before i do am i moving in the right direction?
Nov 13, 2009 at 10:17 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Would be my 1st step
remove and clean the idle control valve
Nov 15, 2009 at 9:25 AM