92 hyundai scoupe, runs, then stalls........

1992 HYUNDAI
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ROMEO99
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Hi there, i have a 92 hyundai scoupe, 110,000 miles, it has been sitting for 2 1/2 yrs, in the past it has started up fine, but now it starts up, and once the key is released, it stalls, if i hold the key turned a bit, it will continue to run. The engine is 1.5l, automatic. thx
May 18, 2007 at 12:45 PM
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[quote:a7af17ac18="romeo99"]Hi there, i have a 92 hyundai scoupe, 110,000 miles, it has been sitting for 2 1/2 yrs, in the past it has started up fine, but now it starts up, and once the key is released, it stalls, if i hold the key turned a bit, it will continue to run. The engine is 1.5l, automatic. thx[/quote:a7af17ac18]

You got a bad ignition switch if you have to play with it to catch the sweet spot.
May 19, 2007 at 10:23 AM
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