Thread: Engine starting problems in cold weather
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Old 01-30-2007, 12:57 AM
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Hello mane,

We don't have BMW diesels here but from what I remember from older Mercedes ones you are supposed to turn the key on for a few seconds (like 5-10, maybe even 15-20 in really cold weather) before turning the engine over to let the glow plugs heat up. I'm not sure if this applies to newer diesels but I don't see why it wouldn't. As far as I know diesels still use glow plugs.

Does your manual or dealer have anything to say about cold weather starts?
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