2001 Lexus Rx 300 Days Car Will Start Stay On Especially On Wet Days Once

2001 LEXUS RX 300
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some days car will not start or stay on, especially on wet days.
once it started, it runs find.
battery is only two years old, the starter is not a problem either. local mechanic at first thought that the throttle is dirty so he cleaned it. however, the next day, the same starting problem occur again... help?
Jan 15, 2013 at 6:31 PM
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If you have a problem when it is wet, check the plug wires to make sure none are shorting. Also, when it doesn't start, you need to check for spark and fuel to the engine. One should be missing.
Jan 16, 2013 at 1:18 AM
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