Hi, I have a 2000 accord v6 coupe with like 104K miles and every once in a while (sometimes twice in a week and then it might not happen for months!) here's what would happen:
I'll crank the engine and it'll start but when I let go of the key (back to position II), the engine would die after like 3 seconds. Now to get it to start I would run the RPM to about 3K as soon as the engine starts and keep it there for like 15 seconds and then it'll run fine. The car has never stalled while moving and I have replaced the PCV valve. I'm starting to think it might be a faulty ignition switch. Any ideas anybody? I really don't want to bring this in to a shop b/c intermitent problems from what I've heard are difficult to diagnose and I'm not about to pay someone to experiment on my car!

PS. It isn't the battery or alternator b/c they've been checked. Also, the engine always starts, just dies sometimes right after. That's why I had to give it gas for a little bit and then it'll run fine.

thanks!