Poor Cold Start - What should I do?

[NoXis]

I have a 318 ti 1995.

Engine light is on.

Car doesn't start well when it is very cold outside. Sometimes the engine stalls after I start the car and I suddently stop at a Stop Sign.

What should I start doing to help prevent this?

[Viper3812]

Scan the computer for the fault. Might be the AFM.

[dave45056]

or scan for faults using the 5 gas pedal push trick.
Search the forum for checking OBD1 faults. I think Pelican has a DIY for that.

[tiFreak]

check the rubber hose for the intake for any cracks or rips, my car had a similar problem and that was what was wrong

[bmwpelican]

yeah idk what my deal is either. on mournings after its really cold my car wont start. it just cranks, but when i come home later that day and the sun hits my car and get a little warmer outside it starts. any sugestions? its an automatic.

[briansol]

Originally Posted by dave45056

or scan for faults using the 5 gas pedal push trick.

can you elaborate on that exact procedure?