1997 BMW 318 Not starting in cold weather

12,300 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LENNY99
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In temperatures below 25 degrees F, the car turns over fine but has difficulty starting. By difficulty, I mean it takes more than 10 turns of the ignition to start. I am wearing out the starter. Anyway - computer code stated piston mis-fire so replaced plugs and wires. However, there is no improvement in starting when temp is below 25F. Once started, the engine operates at normal temperature and heater works fine. Ideas/thoughs?
Feb 5, 2008 at 5:02 AM
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MARINAHODGE3
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I had one like it and did the same thing and it was the alternator.
Feb 26, 2009 at 6:42 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Try purchasing fuel from a different supplier.
Feb 27, 2009 at 12:02 AM
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