In article <1183572992.404336.211570@g4g2000hsf.googlegroups. com>,
vern@vernmartin.com wrote:

> 1993 Accord SE
>
> Symptom 1: when I turn the key to normal first position the normal
> indicators do not light.
> Symptom 2: turning the key to start the engine the indicator lights
> come on and the engine starts. As soon as I let go of the key to let
> it run, the lights go off and the car stalls.
>
> Keeping it running: if I keep the tension on the key somewhere short
> of turning the starter again, I can keep the engine running.

Broken ignition switch.

Replace.