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Hi all hope somebody can shine some light!

I have recently purchased a 1998 e36 compact 318i for the wife! now she is on my case because it struggles to start from cold. However when hot or even travelled 5-10klm's it starts fine there after?

can anybody suggest what this could be? dont think its the battery as no light on and starts fine when hot?

cheers guys Chris.

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is it slower to turn over, or just takes longer to catch? i know youve had a few cars does it appear to turn over slower than it should? most cars will start easier when hot anyway

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It takes longer to start. Apparently it cuts out then you restart it the car shakes a little when you give it a few revs it starts to get ower and shes good to go!

I wonder if its ignition problem i will check properly on sunday when free?

Cheers.

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Possibly a cam sensor, you'll need to get a tester on it, will point it out straight away.

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Thanks greg. I think you might be right i had a listen to it today! It started no problem because it was warmer? And i could hear some annoying noise on the side above the alternator dont know if that would be a factor? So if it doesnt start when cold could it be the cam sensor?

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Perhaps but for sure I would get a diagnostic tool on it, if the sensor is faulty the tool will let you know.

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have you checked the spark plugs?

I know it's old school.... but still.

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