acura problem

1997 ACURA CL
200,000 MILES
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SHOWER FUN
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starts up then dies starts at random and then revs up and down then dies i have already put a new tps sensor on it as well i can sit there and try to start it but its like as soon as the starter stops when i let off my key a sensor or something is having it kick of ..... but when it does start it revs up to 3 grand then dies down to 7hundred reapeting this for a min then dies and wont start
May 19, 2013 at 11:01 PM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes and check fuel pressure first. clean throttle plate with choke cleaner on both sides as well as iac hole.
May 20, 2013 at 7:14 AM
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HONDATECH1983
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Based on your symptoms it sounds like a failing ignition switch. Have you resolved your issue yet?
Nov 20, 2013 at 5:15 PM
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