Could be the closed loop micro switch on the throttle linkage, or you have vacuum leaks. My 420sel ran a high idle until I replaced all the air hoses on the engine and the injector o-rings. Used to be 1200 in park, and a loaded up 900 in drive, now its 600 in drive, 900-950 in park.

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