The 82 240D has been starting great all winter, down below 15F with no block heater. Then………
Just the past couple of days it gives me 2 or 3 misses, then starts up.

Steps: Turn key, wait for glow +10 seconds, turn to crank, maybe get ½ a crank, little stumble trying to turnover, then it sounds almost like it’s pushing against an immovable object or somehow binding, and just gets quiet – nada- nothing. No whirring, clicking, nothing, with the key engaged. Retry, and get the same thing. Usually on the 3rd or 4th try, cranks as normal and starts right up.

After start, runs great, all systems normal, no unusual noises.

What should I look for first? Battery is good, cables and connections are good. NEVER had a problem starting before, so this is a new area for me. Is this a starter issue or maybe something else?

Thanks!

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2002 E320 Sedan 93K Designo Mocha Black Metallic!
1995 E320 Wagon 205K Black Wagon
1982 240D 183K SloPoke

I believe each of these cars are the final production year for that model.