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Re: Cold start problems on 73 (archive)
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Posted by BMW2002.CO.UK on July 10, 2000 at 02:49:01:

In Reply to: Cold start problems on 73 posted by andy terani on July 09, 2000 at 23:45:16:

: I have major problems with cold starting my stock 73 2002.

: It takes about 10 minutes and several cranks to start up and stay idle. When it it is warm it starts on the first crank.

: I have done a major tune up and the problem is still there. I have single Solex carb and wondering if changing to 32/36 weber will solve the issue?

: Thanks for any feed back you might have.

: Andy
: 73 targa
: 74 tii
: 72 2002

My Tii had similar problems. I replaced all the Cold Start injection parts, like the relay box, loom, injector & still it took approx 10mins.
I had a bet with my local BMW dealer, he said it was the Starter motor. So if it wasn't I'd get to keep the new starter. It was, the Starter motor & can really needs maximum amps to work properly.
Also a good battery is cructial.
RS.



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