Hello again all and thanks for the v useful tips I've had from readers in the past.

my 2.0 elegance has developed a problem starting cold, this seemed to start to occur not long after its most recent full service. the engine will only start if i get my foot on the throttle, but once up to normal temp, restarting is not a problem. In every other respect the engine runs 100% fine. I had the spark plugs checked and the obvious things checked out but with no improvement. People have suggested that certain air filters are impregnated with oil and this can affect an air temp probe of some sort (next to the filter?) and that a simple cleaning of this can help? Does anyone know how pratical this is and exactly where it is located?

Any other ideas or tips would be gratefully appreciated,

Cheers

Corky.

I should add that the EPC warning light is now lit up and ocassionally the temp guage goes 'haywire'

Coolant sensor fault?

do you know where i can find this sensor in the engine bay?

I only know where it is on the TDi I am afriad... no idea about the petrol engines.... hopefully someone else can help here - or a look at Mr Haynes may help?

Hi, it's mounted on the right hand side of the engine,.. mounted in a plactic housing with lots of water pipe coming from it.

follow the water hose from the top of the rad back,.. you will find it,...

Mic

Much the same as the TDi then.....

.. i'll go out with my digital camera when it stops pi$$ing it down with rain

ta very much guys