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Originally Posted by showtime
yes its free
but cleaning the external tip isn't going to fix an internal electrical problem (high resistance) thats exaggerated by heat meaning the vehicle wont start when its been left a short while (still warm) is it!
i've changed enough of these sensors over the years to be able to suggest this is the cause of the fault described
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Changed rather than cleaned....interesting......
I would suggest to the OP that its highly probable that the sensor just needs a clean to remove the thin build up of crud on the copper exposed part of the sensor - this gives total resistance to an electrical circuit!! You will have noticed that the problem occurs when the engine is hot OR cold - meaning heat is not a factor. These are the exact symptoms my inlaws encountered on exactly the same year/model (the 1.6? OP).
Take it out, clean it and restore - see if that works - if it does
- Free fix - If not get it changed no harm done. Its certainly worth a go.
Anyway not been on here long so not keen to fall out with anyone...yet!