Jump to content

Cold Start Problem!


e46alanb
 Share

Recommended Posts

Hi, I'm new to this site so an introduction needed! My names Alan and I own a 3 series E46 2.5i saloon 2001, I live in the Kingston/Tolworht area.

I have in the past had some of the usual problems, like the inlet rubber pipes being perished, which I replaced! and in the main she drives really well.

But I do have one problem that is really annoying when it happens.

If I haven't used the car for 3 or 4 days and it's a very cold morning when I do try to start her, she fires up but wont start it's really lumpy and just doesn't want to run! If I then leave her until it's not so cold she runs as normal. If I have been using her daily and it's very cold she'll start no problem!! Very strange!

I am at the moment getting a bit of a funny whistle when I start her from cold, but within 5 mins it's gone.

Anyone have any ideas please?

Thanks

Alan

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Welcome to the club Alan.

There could be a number of factors involved. When was the last time the car had a full service done on it?

The whisteling could just be the alternator having to work hard initially because your battery is starting to struggle in the cold weather.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

  • Latest Topics

    1. 0

      Bob Palagano

    2. 8

      E64 Main Beam not working - its not the bulbs or fuses

    3. 2

      BMW E46 330D 2005 intermittent starting fault code 4302

    4. 2

      BMW E46 330D 2005 intermittent starting fault code 4302

    5. 2

      BMW E46 330D 2005 intermittent starting fault code 4302

  • Recent Achievements

    • Congers earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • bobpalagano earned a badge
      Conversation Starter
    • Asultan97 earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • JOHN.C earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • jonbell earned a badge
      First Post

×
×
  • Create New...

Forums


News


Membership