Fault Code 01271 help Please

[LordNelson]

Hi Ppl
Car is Audi S3 8L (2000 Vreg, APY)

I have this fault code appeared when scanning my car

01271 - Positioning Motor for Temperature Flap (V68)
41-10 - Blocked or no voltage - Intermittent

Every so often when i start the car up i get the coolant temp warning flashing on my display. this then goes off and all is fine.
however, i have noticed that the temp guage takes a while to get to running temp (90degrees i think).

i have got this from the Ross-Tech web site but i am still unsure:

01271 - Positioning Motor for Temperature Flap (V68): Faulty

Possible Causes

• Wiring/Connectors from/to Positioning Motor for Temperature Flap (V68) faulty
• Positioning Motor for Temperature Flap (V68) blocked
• Positioning Motor for Temperature Flap (V68) faulty

Possible Solutions

• Check Positioning Motor for Temperature Flap (V68)
  • See Measuring Value Blocks (MVB)
  • Perform Output Test
  • Perform Basic Setting
• Check/Repair Wiring and Connectors

Has anybody had this fault before? if so....how do i cure it? and where do i need to look to check the wires?