cold start problem

1980 BMW 320I
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TEJANOMACIEL
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I have a 1980 BMW 320i 1.8L,hard to start when it's cold runs good when warmed up. I think it's the cold start injector or warm-up regulator.What would be more likely?
Mar 13, 2011 at 7:38 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The warm up regulator or the cold start injector could both be suspect. I would lean towards the cold start injector
Mar 13, 2011 at 1:18 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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probably the cold start
Mar 13, 2011 at 1:18 PM
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