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1997 BMW 318 Not starting in cold weather

Tiny
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  • 1997 BMW 318
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 12,300 MILES
In temperatures below 25 degrees F, the car turns over fine but has difficulty starting. By difficulty, I mean it takes more than 10 turns of the ignition to start. I am wearing out the starter. Anyway - computer code stated piston mis-fire so replaced plugs and wires. However, there is no improvement in starting when temp is below 25F. Once started, the engine operates at normal temperature and heater works fine. Ideas/thoughs?
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Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 AT 1:02 PM

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Tiny
MARINAHODGE3
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I had one like it and did the same thing and it was the alternator.
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Friday, February 27th, 2009 AT 2:42 AM
Tiny
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Try purchasing fuel from a different supplier.
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Friday, February 27th, 2009 AT 8:02 AM

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