2001 Acura RL car shuts down during stops

2001 ACURA RL
155,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TOWERWASH
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car shuts down as i stop or slow down, most of the time it starts right back up, but stops as soon as i get to the next light
May 24, 2010 at 11:54 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi towerwash,

The idling system is not functioning cotrrectly. Get the throttle body and Idle Air control valve cleaned and retest.
May 25, 2010 at 8:29 AM
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