bmw 318 1997 will not start when warm/hot?

- I had this too - when driving car more than 25 mins through traffic on a hot day (mid '90's or higher), I would be unable to restart the car.

- after raising the hood for 10 - 15 mins, I could then restart the car. I never ever had any issues when the car was cold.


** the starter on the 318's is centrally located in the engine compartment and is very succeptable to heat and causes these symptoms.

JP €ddie
April 2009