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by littlepolo
Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:00 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: MK4 polo failed to connect/communicate with ECU
Replies: 4
Views: 515

Re: MK4 polo failed to connect/communicate with ECU

can you confirm which scanners exactly you have used and are they known to be good (i.e. work on another VAG vehicle)? only time I had a problem was a cheap product with a cable issue. are you sure the shift lock is working/releasing correctly (is there a click when on the brake pedal)?
by littlepolo
Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:06 am
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: MK4 polo failed to connect/communicate with ECU
Replies: 4
Views: 515

Re: MK4 polo failed to connect/communicate with ECU

what engine is that and what is the odometer reading?

not sure if it might be worth a try to disconnect the battery and reset the ECU?
by littlepolo
Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Old VW antics
Replies: 19
Views: 4702

Re: Old VW antics

Thankfully, DTC 17584 has not returned. I calculated the mpg at 36.5 (urban 100%) and would have expected at least 40 and nearer 44 if all was well. I've driven the Polo for over 100,000 miles now and notice how the fuel gauge moves. I put the battery on a smart charge and noticed it was down on vol...
by littlepolo
Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:17 am
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Tyes
Replies: 3
Views: 628

Re: Tyes

Whilst the wheels/tyres will fit you still need to inform your insurer as this is a non-factory fit.
by littlepolo
Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Tyes
Replies: 3
Views: 628

Re: Tyes

Not sure why you would want to do that. What do you hope to gain? The standard tyres are good enough and help return better mpg. You would also have to inform the insurance company of any non-standard change else your policy could be voided, leaving you in a legal predicament. FWIW I use Goodyear Ef...
by littlepolo
Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Offside dipped headlight bulb replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 470

Re: Offside dipped headlight bulb replacement

They always seem to fail in poor weather. My n/s side lamp failed just before the xmas holiday. Not wanting to get my hands cold I went to Halfords and paid for the service. The 'long life' bulb failed a few weeks ago and they were good enough to replace it foc.
by littlepolo
Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Old VW antics
Replies: 19
Views: 4702

Re: Old VW antics

I've reset the DTCs and the engine check light has not yet returned. I suppose I should scan to see if the code has returned. Otherwise, I noticed that fuel consumption had increased. I'm hoping that will return to the very good 44-48mpg I'm achieving.
by littlepolo
Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:00 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Brake pad warning illuminated
Replies: 4
Views: 2533

Re: Brake pad warning illuminated

I had this problem on a 1.4 a few years back. I purchased a replacement wire harness of eBay and fitted that.
by littlepolo
Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:16 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Water leak into boot/rear seat
Replies: 3
Views: 470

Re: Water leak into boot/rear seat

How much water is entering the cabin? The only 'large flood' I experienced was through the rear wiper fitting but that is nowhere near your wet patch?
by littlepolo
Fri Feb 16, 2024 12:27 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Old VW antics
Replies: 19
Views: 4702

Re: Old VW antics

During recent very wet weather on starting from cold DTC 17584 appeared. The reader also showed 18049 which has been indicated for some time, I guess, since the A/C has no pressure. I had noticed earlier that during very wet weather the engine is a bit rough when starting from cold, with a slight mi...
by littlepolo
Fri Feb 16, 2024 12:21 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Old VW antics
Replies: 19
Views: 4702

Re: Old VW antics

48mpg recorded on the previous tankful. 70/30 highway/urban. Surprising in consideration of the low temps we have been experiencing.
by littlepolo
Fri Feb 16, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Passenger door stuck
Replies: 3
Views: 438

Re: Passenger door stuck

I had that problem with the n/s rear door. I looked up about changing the actuator but by the time I was thinking to swap it the problem cleared itself (old Polo rules...)
by littlepolo
Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:02 am
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Heater 1.2 2007 9n
Replies: 6
Views: 898

Re: Heater 1.2 2007 9n

Various VAG forums do mention a blocked heater core as being quite common, though no clear cause is given. I suppose a degraded/incorrect coolant could start some kind of reaction and then fur up the heater core. I would not rule out that a foreign body/part could be the cause of the block. I can't ...
by littlepolo
Sun Jan 28, 2024 12:24 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Old VW antics
Replies: 19
Views: 4702

Re: Old VW antics

Just before the xmas holiday I replaced the n/s side light with a long life bulb. It has failed and needs investigation.
by littlepolo
Sun Jan 28, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Heater 1.2 2007 9n
Replies: 6
Views: 898

Re: Heater 1.2 2007 9n

Was the garden hose run both ways and under pressure? Is there any flow at all? Is there any warm air at all at any time when driving? I've heard of the silica bag in some coolant header tanks bursting and then blocking cores. Not sure if that is applicable in this case but unless it's solidified a ...