Thanks in Advance!
DD
I have the same fault on my elderly 740i.
Starting is erratic below 7.5C, and often has to be encouraged.
The most common diagnosis is poor compression (worn bores / cracked top rings), however I am not convinced.
I've experienced this problem with a 1997 523i - poor compression. On that car it was because of the Nikasil problem (had to replace the engine block).
Mike.
I'd bet it's a dodgy relay. Is it getting fuel?
Yes it is getting fuel,
I was afraid of that, carmax.com here I come.
Hmm yeah I just don't know...
That's not an issue on a 318i, won't be that.
If it's getting fuel the next suspect is the Motronic relay. It's also possible the engine's temp sensor is kaput.
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