won't idle, must keep foot on the gas

2002 HONDA ACCORD
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RONDA RUSSELL
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we have a 2002 honda accord, H23A1 engine, 2.3 liter single overhead cam, sohc vtec. It wont idle, have to floor gas pedal to start, have to use brake and gas at a stop or it will die. if no gas is applied it will automatically die
Nov 26, 2010 at 5:32 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test the idle speed controller, EGR and PCV valves and throttle position sensor-
Nov 26, 2010 at 5:39 PM
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DONNAQUICK
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check the IAC sensor!
Nov 26, 2010 at 6:55 PM
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