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MY BMW 318I 88/89 MODEL WILL NOT START IN THE MORNING ONLY IF I RUNNING START IT,AND SOMTIMES IN THE EVENING. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS MATTER.BRUCE

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Hi Bruce
Take the vehicle for a scan and I'm fairly sure the fault will be recorded as a defective temperature sensor. Once that is replaced I think the problem will be solved. What happens is the sensor signals the injection system to allow more fuel for starting when cold and at the moment it can't know if the engine is hot or cold, so it injects for an engine at operating temp. (When cold the engine needs more fuel to be able to start)
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Sounds like your battery is no longer able to hold a charge. If you can push start or jump start, stop by any good parts store (Autozone, Advance, etc...) and have them test your charging system and load test your battery...they do this free. I suspect your battery needs replacing.

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