Mercedes Benz repair: hard cold starting 1989 mercedes benz 300e, mercedes benz 300e, fuel pressure regulator

Question
it takes 4 to 5 times.(cranking enjine and or pressing gas pedal) to get car to start when it catches it will idle very low until it warms up (usually 3 minutes)when car is warm it runs lovely and will start easily.also abs light is on.if i dont let car warm up it has no power.can you please quide me in a direction. love your site.

Answer
These are the most common issues.

Cold Start Valve
E.H.A. Valve
Fuel Accumulator
Fuel Pump
Voltage Regulator
Alternator
Ignition Coil
Low compression
Massive vacuum leak at the intake manifold

Other possible combinations of these units may cause your issue, though it is not as common.

Air Temp. Sensor
Altitude Sensor
Fuel Injector
Fuel Injector Seal
Fuel Pressure Regulator
Water Temp. Sensor
Fuel Pump Check Valve
Fuel Screen
Fuel Tank Vent Valve
Fuel Pump Relay
Ignition Wire
KE Control Unit
Reference Sensor
Wiring Harness