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2003 toyota highlander. when starting it wont maintain idle.

2003 toyota highlander. sometimes the when I want to start it doesnt idle and shuts down, the only way i can get it to go, is to start in neutral and start engine and quickly put in drive to get it to go. this has happen a few time and is becoming more frequent. there are days that doesnt happen.

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    New 2014 Toyota highlander, only had for three days and it won't start. What's going on?

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Try to adjust the idle of the truck because there is a possibility the idle is low and if still not work put the gear in neutral and then start it and step on the gas pedals for 20 sec.

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