Starts but wont stay running

TOYOTA MR2
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1986 toyota mr2 1.6l fuel injection 140,000
starts when the key is turned to start and runs if you hold it, but if you let off it dies. fuel? relay? ignition switch?
Nov 3, 2007 at 8:51 PM
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Replace the ignition switch. The reason it stays running is the input feed to the switch powering the igniton circuit while at start position when you let go the key-there's no power feeding the ignition circuit.
Dec 7, 2007 at 12:30 AM
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