Slow start problem

[osiris]

is your tappet cover showing signs of leaking oil? My car had this problem and this caused oil to drench the spark plugs which caused all sorts of funky problems including funky starts in the morning, I replaced the gasket and replaced all 6 spark plugs and the car is hundreds.

 

[hotstuff]

I have noticed over the past few days that my car is swinging over a few times before starting, this is out of the ordinary, it used to start first swing every time.

My fuel consumption is fine, power delivery is normal, its just the startup that is worrying me. I remember my 320d doing this before the injectors failed, but along with that was increased fuel consumption and a noticeable reduction in power.

I havent read codes yet, I was wondering if any of you children had any bright ideas.

2003 E46 320i

Most likely your battery. Weather is colder now and your battery is probably the original. Over time the battery looses some of its cranking power due to the chemical reactions in it and the colder the engine the tighter it is so it needs more battery power to swing it

 

[netercol]

But if i turn on the ignition for about 5 seconds and then start, it starts first turn.....

this symptom is without a doubt a leaking or busted fpr (fuel presure regulator)

 

[firaz]

Hi there !!!

Similar problem with my e46 330i.
Car at the dealers since wednesday.
Replacing the fuel/injector pump, thats what they say the problem is.
Will only know the whole story when i collect my car on Monday.

Hope this might help...

 

[freerider]

Thanks firaz, is the problem sorted?

My baby has now developed a bit of a hiccup when cold starting in the morning, the revs suddenly drop and she cuts out, happened twice this morning

 

[KarshS]

Never fill crap fuel by any chance??....Mine did that and when my mac checked the petrol had water or something mixed in it....Never filled there again!!!

 

[freerider]

Put R200 in at Total just before the problem started happening, had problems with Total fuel before, and vowed never to use it again, but unfortunately was in a big hurry to get to a client and had to stop at a Total

 

[KarshS]

hahaha dude that happens...

Fill a 100bucks Sasol 95 and see if it stops

 

[AryM]

How old is your battery bro?

 

[freerider]

Battery is pretty old, but its still swinging very strong.

 

[Hellas]

I'm still running with my battery from 2003. OEM is good, just look after it. :thumbsup:

 

[freerider]

Filled up at Shell last week, problem solved.


Total fuel is SHIT!

 

[KarshS]

:thumbsup:

 

[blaze94]

Is it a sluggish start or does it fire up straight away after the delay?

Edit: Whoops just noticed you solved the problem :thumbsup: