my car starts and runs at idle for a minute and then dies.

1992 MAZDA 929
120,000 MILES
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MYBOYSPOP
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when I start my car,it will idle for a short time,rev up and down for awhile the stop running.Now each time I start it,it starts and then dies,starts and then dies each time.I will stay running if I control the throttle.If I don't it will just die again.
Mar 18, 2012 at 2:14 AM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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I am going to give you some diagnostic walk throughs for your situation. Just follow the links below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-surges

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls
Mar 18, 2012 at 2:54 AM
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