305 starting problems - ideas?

[Zeus]

My 1988 305 GR Break has just developed an annoying habit - when I do a cold start the starter engine turns rapidly diminish as if the battery is empty. No warning lights show up though, and there's no problem once it's warmed up.

Any ideas?

 

[Longshot]

Its old. Not necessarily any great problem, have you renewed the battery in the time you've owned the vehicle? Could be worth having a pre-winter check up on your anti-freeze, battery and other fluid levels. Most major auto places offer free winter car checks, worth taking them up on it.

 

[Sean (archive)]

My 1988 305 GR Break has just developed an annoying habit - when I do a cold start the starter engine turns rapidly diminish as if the battery is empty. No warning lights show up though, and there's no problem once it's warmed up.

Any ideas?

I had a similar problem on my 306 which was cured my putting some sort of injector cleaner in my fuel tank.