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1990 honda accord engine surging

I have a 1990 honda accord and as it idles at the start the rpms stay at about 2000 rpm. once i put it in drive and then put it in park the engine surges. the check engine light comes on but doesnt stay on. I have had the 02 sensor changed as well as the air intake valve, but the problem still exists. i have been dealing with it for almost a month and am afraid to drive as the car feels like it is going to cut off on me in the process. what are the possible solutions to the surging and also what would be the price range to get this problem fixed

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Check the throttle sensor and MASS air flow sensor. Throttle sensor cheap check first. MASS nice penny.

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