Cold Starting Problems

[sammyr]

When my car is really cold it has a hard time starting.
When its been running or just turned off, it easslity turns on.

What do I do?

sr

[hauser]

How cold does it get in Encino?

1969 280sl 5 spd        1999 ML320          Gainesville,Fl.

[Benz Dr.]

You have a cold start valve problem. It doesn't mater how hot or cold it is outside ( OK cold weather makes it worse ) it won't start until the engine gets fuel.
Mine is doing the same thing and it's the relay. It would fire up every time if I changed it.

Daniel G Caron

[sammyr]

IT DOESNT GET TO COLD IN ENCINO. MOST OF THE TIME ITS NICE, DRY AND SUNNY. REMEBER ITS IN LOS ANGELES, CA..

SO BENZ DR? WHAT SHOULD I DO . SOUND LIKE YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO. LET ME KNOW. THANKS ALOT.

sr

[Benz Dr.]

There's tons of posts about cold starting. Try there and see how it goes.

Daniel G Caron

[rwmastel]

quote:Originally posted by Benz Dr.

There's tons of posts about cold starting. Try there and see how it goes.

Daniel G Caron

Specifically, click on the "Search" link in the upper right corner of this screen.  In the Search For field, enter CSV and click on the Search button.  Read as many messages as your attention span will allow.  Then, go back and search for Cold Start.  Read as many of those messages as your attention span will allow.

From that, you will be well educated, you will probably try some of the tests or fixes mentioned, and you will be able to provide us with detailed symptoms of your exact problem.  With these details, more help will be available.

Best of luck, and have fun!

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420