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by M7R
Thu Mar 12, 2020 11:58 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Coolant temp up and down... but new gen stat
Replies: 1
Views: 7390

Coolant temp up and down... but new gen stat

Had a fun issue with the Polo, it started to show a stat failure so I changed the stat... all good in the hood, temp holds steady at 90....fast forward about 6 months, and it starts again with the temp dropping on longer higher speed runs, (50mph or so cruise and if the outside temp was down around ...
by M7R
Tue Nov 12, 2019 1:45 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Starter clicks twice then nothing after coil pack failure
Replies: 3
Views: 4410

Re: Starter clicks twice then nothing after coil pack failure

Wasn’t being beaten by this, and after some playing last night with firstly a booster pack and then secondly a jump lead... I have found the following. The garage that did the gearbox seem to have some how buggered the earth from the block to the battery. As adding a second earth from the block back...
by M7R
Sun Nov 10, 2019 5:04 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Starter clicks twice then nothing after coil pack failure
Replies: 3
Views: 4410

Starter clicks twice then nothing after coil pack failure

Got a fun one. 2001 gti, manual. It had an electrical issue with the coil pack, basically it shorted internally it seems and started to melt some of the earth wire from the coil pack plug. It damaged 3 of the plugs in the loom where the earth runs back to the chassis, the plug on the actual coil pac...
by M7R
Wed Oct 23, 2019 9:37 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: A/C fans not working
Replies: 34
Views: 16879

Re: A/C fans not working

Sorry never replied to this, it did fix the problem of the fan not running.
by M7R
Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:37 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: ABS not working on 1 wheel
Replies: 9
Views: 4327

Re: ABS not working on 1 wheel

Yeah sorry that’s what I meant
by M7R
Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:06 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: ABS not working on 1 wheel
Replies: 9
Views: 4327

Re: ABS not working on 1 wheel

Okay so i need to try some cleaver searching then, at least I’m barking up the right tree, I rather like the little pocket rocket so I’m determined to get it back spot on!
by M7R
Fri Sep 27, 2019 11:36 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: ABS not working on 1 wheel
Replies: 9
Views: 4327

Re: ABS not working on 1 wheel

Well I think it’s the module that’s playing up. Scanned it a little while ago and it had an implausible signal code. Can’t remember which but.. Tried to bleed the front brake it was clear. Then tried to bleed it via VCDs which has a bleed setting. And the pedal goes odd...it doesn’t seem to feel rig...
by M7R
Mon Sep 16, 2019 7:29 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: ABS not working on 1 wheel
Replies: 9
Views: 4327

Re: ABS not working on 1 wheel

I’ll have a scan tomorrow, hopefully it’s not the unit as seems to work on the other wheels. May try bleeding it all again too just encase it’s that.
by M7R
Mon Sep 16, 2019 6:23 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: ABS not working on 1 wheel
Replies: 9
Views: 4327

ABS not working on 1 wheel

Friends polo has an odd one, the ABS light seems to randomly come one but clears if the car is turned off and back on, and last time I checked it didn’t store a fault. However when I have tried the brakes, if braking hard enough for ABS it locks the front left, and the pedal sinks. You can feel the ...
by M7R
Sun Sep 15, 2019 10:54 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Exhaust options: Polo GTI
Replies: 6
Views: 4078

Re: Exhaust options: Polo GTI

So what are folks running? Looks like I have one to change soonish, so weighing up the options
by M7R
Tue Jul 16, 2019 3:15 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Gearbox or clutch? Loud clicking noise
Replies: 5
Views: 4813

Re: Gearbox or clutch? Loud clicking noise

Well I have been given an update on this, haven't seen the car but i am confused from what I have been told. The drivers side wheel bearing has been changed, the garage said that is the one that was shot. I could have sworn it would have been the passenger one as it rumbled more when loaded going ro...
by M7R
Fri Jul 05, 2019 1:52 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Gearbox or clutch? Loud clicking noise
Replies: 5
Views: 4813

Re: Gearbox or clutch? Loud clicking noise

It’s all gears. This morning it was quiet until the car had warmed up, and this maybe related may not... but after some right hand corners (which is where the left hand front wheel bearing rumbles more)... I’m hoping it’s the bearing if I’m honest! The clutch is under warranty and is due a check in ...
by M7R
Thu Jul 04, 2019 2:30 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Gearbox or clutch? Loud clicking noise
Replies: 5
Views: 4813

Gearbox or clutch? Loud clicking noise

Quick question. I know the 6N2 gti boxes aren’t great but got an odd issue with a friends GTi. It’s done 81k and had a new clutch (valeo one) at 78K, it appears to have developed a new noise, like a chattering noise which is noticeable with the windows down. My first though was gearbox but it doesn’...
by M7R
Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:31 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: A/C fans not working
Replies: 34
Views: 16879

Re: A/C fans not working

Just gone for a full new fan, it was £35 or so and a lot less faffing.

Will report back if this sorts it next week, either way thanks for all the help! Very appreciated
by M7R
Thu Jun 27, 2019 7:18 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: A/C fans not working
Replies: 34
Views: 16879

Re: A/C fans not working

Well had a look and a play, and the motors dead. High speed when direct to the battery it runs flat out, connect 2 and 3 to the battery and nothing at all! So ordered a new fan and I will fit it next week one lunch as it doesn’t look too hard (famous last words!). Then regard the AC and hopefully th...