Non start from warm? VW Polo

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Wed 4 May 2005 11:41
Non start from warm? VW Polo - rhino
Odd one this, which has left me and the garage foxed.

N reg 1.0 VW Polo starts fine from cold, but if stopped and restarted starts playing up. Ignition turns over, but the engine will only eventually fire up reluctantly with the accelerator fully depressed.

Needless to say, when the car went to the garage a month or so ago for this it behaved perfectly. The problem has reappeared yesterday and today.

Any ideas?
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Wed 4 May 2005 19:32
Non start from warm? VW Polo - elekie&a/c doctor
Could well be engine coolant temperature sensor giving incorrect reading to engine management control system causing overfuelling when hot.The sensor is easy to change & is usually blue or green in colour .(cost about £20)
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