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Troika - 05 Mar 2005 06:42 GMT

BlankHello there I need some help I have a 1992 190E 2.3 the car runs well
but the problem I am having is when the car is cold
if it does not catch on the first turn over when I try to start it some
times the battery will run down it just wont start .However
if I leave the car in the garage over night it will start can some one give
me some advice on what to do .
Thanks

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T.G. Lambach - 05 Mar 2005 18:20 GMT

It takes fuel and spark to run and engine. Yours lacks one of these. If
the problem is related to moisture I'd suggest you check the ignition
system, otherwise the fuel system's cold start subsystem is the culprit.
It adds fuel to the engine during the starting process only, thereafter
the engine is on its own. Any shop can quickly check and repair the cold
start subsystem's components.

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Ernie Sparks - 23 Mar 2005 04:08 GMT

Leave it in the garage every night. Problem solved.

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