Start up - high idle isn't working?

97 camry LE The high idle when cold doesn't come on initially. I have to keep on the gas or it dies.. A couple of minutes later, it works fine, backing down to 700 rpm when the engine is warmed up.

What could this be?

thanks, mike

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It's the idle air valve. The valve often fails from sludge build up that seizes the valve but can be cleaned easily with throttle body cleaner. Do a search on the web on how to do this. You probably don't need to replace this pricey item.

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