Malfunctioning relay when hot? Maybe wouldn't show up unless the engine's cooled down enough that it has to struggle a bit w/o glow... Longshot for sure, but it wouldn't hurt to plug in a spare relay just for yucks. j
On 10/13/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi all, > > My 1987 300D has started (pun intended) to have an intermittent > problem with hot starts. It's fine on cold starts - fires up > instantly. It's not bad on a hot restart if the car has only been shut > off for a few minutes. But if it sits for, say, 15-60 minutes (not > sure the exact time frame), it has to crank for a couple of seconds > instead of firing up immediately like it should. I can't figure out > what would cause this... anyone have any ideas? Remember, after > sitting overnight it starts instantly... it's not a major problem yet, > but I'd like to correct it before it gets worse! Also - it's not > related to fuel level in the tank (same thing with full tank or empty > tank). Power is normal, as is pretty much everything else... > > :-) > > Best regards, > > -- > Dave M. > Boise, ID > 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) > 1987 300D - 259kmi (Sportline) >
