I've had a problem all this winter that my 82 240D won't start when cold, below freezing. I have to keep it in my garage all night so it will start in the morning. It's fine when I'm at work, sitting for 9-10 hours in the parking lot at below freezing temps doesn't seem to cause any problems. Last winter it started just fine all winter long, didn't even need to use the block heater.
When I try to start it cold the first crank, after 2 glows, it acts like it's going to start & then dies when I stop cranking. Then it doesn't even come close the second time. I think my battery is getting weak, could that be part of it? I just changed the fuel & air filters. Maybe it's not turning over fast enough to fire? It's probably no more than 40-45 degrees in the garage & it starts very easily.

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Michael Roth

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