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Absolutely notorious for failure, these things.......you should feel a significant temperature difference across the valve if it is...

Update: Well, I thought the connection might need a clean, so bought some contact spray. But, just before I used it, I checked the OBD...

Update: So, managed to test with a multimeter today, it seems the reference voltage being supplied with the sensor disconnected is...

This is another enormously helpful video. Based on all the things he goes through, it seems like I have some kind of short, based on...

After replacing the sensor, it seemed to start better when I turned it over straight after fitting, on a single turn. The issue is...

Update: Turns out I am not going mad. I decided to exclude the fact the part was...somehow wrong. I rang a few other parts suppliers...

Well, I tried warming it and using some washing up liquid, but it was a no go. Although I had to abandon trying as it was dark and...

Similar to that video I posted. :ROFLMAO: I initially thought, I'll see how the guy in the video managed....and of course.....there is...

Yeh, I did spray some on my finger and wipe it round the seal. and a bit in the housing, but to no avail. Maybe I need more, but I did...

Drench the O ring in silicone spray.....it also helps if things are slightly warm. John

Just when I think I am nearly there.... This new part feels impossible to fit. The washer is much thicker than the old worn one, as I...

OK, we seem to have a winner! Looks like it is the coolant sensor as per that video! Using the OBD, the coolant temp sensor (ETC)...

If the temperature sensor ( that measures engine temperature, not the coolant temperature gauge) is inoperative it won’t increase the...

Found this.....similar symptoms, although his battery sounds very flat. But, as per him mentioning in that video, when I was checking...

I will change the plugs tomorrow, along with the fuel filter. One thing that did just occur to me. If the battery is a bit...