Car not starting in the Morning

Tiny
SIMBA79
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  • 1999 TOYOTA NADIA
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 75,000 MILES
My car is failing to start in the morning. It refuses to idle. Later in the day it starts with no problem.
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017 AT 1:02 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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  • 13,011 POSTS
I would start by cleaning the throttle body and making sure the idle air control is clean. Then check for vacuum leaks. The "refuses to idle" after a cold start but runs fine later once it warms up suggests the leak. That particular vehicle was not sold in the US, but the symptoms are very familiar and apply to most cars.
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Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017 AT 11:48 PM

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