1991 190E has hard timing starting

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ghm - 18 May 2005 07:01 GMT

I have a 1991 190e and it has a difficult time starting when cold. After it
warms up, no problem, but starting up after letting it cool down for a few
hours is tough. Could this be a starter problem?

thanks in advance

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Martin Joseph - 19 May 2005 08:18 GMT

> I have a 1991 190e and it has a difficult time starting when cold. After it
> warms up, no problem, but starting up after letting it cool down for a few
> hours is tough. Could this be a starter problem?
>
> thanks in advance

Unlikely if the motor is cranking at full speed. More then likely a
fuel deficit caused by bad temp sensor? Or if there is an cold start
injector that could be whacked...

Good Luck,
Marty

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ghm - 19 May 2005 08:56 GMT

Are these easy to self replace? what is a cold start injector?

> > I have a 1991 190e and it has a difficult time starting when cold. After it
> > warms up, no problem, but starting up after letting it cool down for a few
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> Good Luck,
> Marty

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Guenter Scholz - 19 May 2005 11:57 GMT

It's probably a fair suggestion that you should go to the library and at
the very least learn some basics re engines before attempting 'repairs' of
any kind.

cheers

>Are these easy to self replace? what is a cold start injector?
>
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>> Good Luck,
>> Marty

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Martin Joseph - 19 May 2005 20:46 GMT

> Are these easy to self replace? what is a cold start injector?

A cold start injector adds some extra fuel for when the car is cold
starting. That said, I am under the impression that your car doesn't
have this setup?

Not sure though, you probably need a shop manual to help figure this out...

Either way, it sounds like the car either is recognizing the "cold
start" situation (ie bad temp sensor) or the above mentioned potential
part is not working.

Marty

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