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Old 03-24-12, 09:24 PM
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Hi; my '00 rx300 has 211k miles. I notice when i park on an incline i have trouble starting, seems like the engine isnt getting enough gas to turn over. If it does start, i have to keep the rpm up or it quits. But after a few miles theres no issue, and there arent any issues starting after parked on a flat surface (eg driveway). I took to local garage but the problem didnt present again so no action was taken. Any suggestions?
Old 03-24-12, 10:44 PM
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Does it run at start, if you keep the gas pedal depressed just a bit? If the answer is YES then search on IACV.

Tell us a bit about cold start and warm start conditions?

Check your air-filter too. At about 220k miles you will need a new set of plugs (assuming the first set was changed at 110k miles)

Try keeping your gas tank more than 1/2 full.

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Does it start and then stall? If so, look at the throttle position sensor and the MAF, too.
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If it only happens when parked on an inclined than the fuel tank is tilted and the fuel pump is not getting enough gasoline through. Just a thought.
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