Car won't start in cold weather

2002 BMW 540I
178,000 MILES
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MKUHN
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In cold weather below 45f the can wont fire up in the mornings it takes several cranks to fire it up i then smell gas but once its warm it stats fine. In the summer it can set for days and fire right up. I have replaced the fule filter. What other suggestions do you have.
Dec 29, 2011 at 4:37 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test the coolant temperature sensor, Idle air control valve and also check the fuel pressure
Dec 29, 2011 at 4:47 PM
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