TCS light and hesitate starting after getting emission test

SPWEH1

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2001 ACURA TL
3.2L
AUTOMATIC
160,000 MILES

Car was running fine until I had to get the emission test (passed). Had to get it to change title. Then car hesitated to start and dashboard lights flashing (TCS) light stays on for a few minutes then goes off. Car doesn't seem to idle as well. What is up? Please help?

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HMAC300

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Scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge first auto parts rent it. Then clean throttle plate on both sides.

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Thursday, February 12th, 2015 AT 9:51 AM

KEN L

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We need to run the codes, this guide can help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

It sounds like when the car was getting inspected one of the wheel speed sensor wirings got damaged. I would raise the car up to inspect here are the location of the wheel speed sensors. Also check out this video for the idling problem,

https://youtu.be/XMB16Gg-qNg?si=vdhChI_SWIDXz6cW

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