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- Sat Jan 28, 2023 3:25 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Starting issue
- Replies: 2
- Views: 378
Re: Starting issue
Have you checked the solenoid?
- Fri Jan 27, 2023 2:25 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Condensation exhaust
- Replies: 2
- Views: 447
Re: Condensation exhaust
Is it smoke or condensation?
- Sat Dec 31, 2022 2:29 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Fuel Tank Capacity
- Replies: 1
- Views: 421
Re: Fuel Tank Capacity
The nominal capacity is as you say 45L. The tank does have a higher capacity but the extra volume is to allow for worst case expansion without overflow on a very hot day. By stating a lower nominal capacity the car makers seek to absolve themselves from responsibility should an “overfilled” tank exp...
- Mon Dec 12, 2022 11:20 am
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: 2014 Polo Gt Blue motion
- Replies: 4
- Views: 752
Re: 2014 Polo Gt Blue motion
That doesn’t sound like a lot of fun. I’ve had a BGT from new, I’ve never experienced anything like that so I’d say it’s abnormal.
- Mon Mar 14, 2022 11:36 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Blue GT 2017 (6R) - Timing Belt and Water Pump Replacement
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2032
Re: Blue GT 2017 (6R) - Timing Belt and Water Pump Replacement
Blue GT 2017 would be a 6C not a 6R although, just to cause confusion some of the serial numbers will mention 6R.
Proof that Germans do have a sense of humour!
Proof that Germans do have a sense of humour!
- Mon Feb 21, 2022 10:48 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: 3rd brake light
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2255
Re: 3rd brake light
Apologies for an obvious question but were you pressing the brake pedal when you checked the supply wire for voltage?
- Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:10 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Lambda Sensor Blue GT
- Replies: 2
- Views: 454
Re: Lambda Sensor Blue GT
Thanks, not really sure just a casual remark from MoT tester today, “it’s showing a cat fault, we’ll sort it out next year. I think the problem is that since lockdown it’s been only short local trips but I’ve done 600 motorway miles over the last couple of weeks so something should have burnt off. W...
- Tue Nov 16, 2021 3:22 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Lambda Sensor Blue GT
- Replies: 2
- Views: 454
Lambda Sensor Blue GT
Any thoughts on a reasonable life expectancy for the Lambda sensor?
Has anybody any positive experience of cleaning a carboned up sensor?
Has anybody any positive experience of cleaning a carboned up sensor?
- Fri Sep 03, 2021 4:50 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Idle creep for reverse not working
- Replies: 5
- Views: 832
Re: Idle creep for reverse not working
I’m not sure it could be so many things but a competent VW garage should sort it out at a service. Hopefully one of the more VW specific forum members will know if there is a simple way to adjust the idle speed. Before cars were taken over by mutant computer processors it was just the tweak of a scr...
- Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:40 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Idle creep for reverse not working
- Replies: 5
- Views: 832
Re: Idle creep for reverse not working
Idle speed. The rpm that the engine idles at in neutral ie without any load. Mechanical losses are greater in reverse as it involves additional gears to reverse the direction of the output. Extra gears mean more friction for the engine to overcome. It may require more revs to pull away in reverse th...
- Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:48 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Idle creep for reverse not working
- Replies: 5
- Views: 832
Re: Idle creep for reverse not working
Has your idle speed dropped?
There are greater mechanical losses using reverse so a small drop in idle speed could prevent creep whilst not affecting first gear creep.
That’s a generic rather than Polo based answer.
There are greater mechanical losses using reverse so a small drop in idle speed could prevent creep whilst not affecting first gear creep.
That’s a generic rather than Polo based answer.
- Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:26 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Drilling a hole in rear wheel arch body to adjust KW
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1113
Re: Drilling a hole in rear wheel arch body to adjust KW
In the early days of the Mini we used to cut a slot in the rear bulkhead, two if it was a twin tank variant to allow access to the shock absorber top mounting without the tiresome job of removing the fuel tank. We were always careful to radius the corners and carefully dress the hole and forming a l...
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 2:27 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: 6R Air Conditioning Retrofit
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1955
Re: 6R Air Conditioning Retrofit
No need to cut a hole Lichel, with a Karman Ghia if you wait long enough rust will do the job for you!
- Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:23 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: 6R Air Conditioning Retrofit
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1955
Re: 6R Air Conditioning Retrofit
I’m reality it would be cheaper and much less hassle to sell your car and buy one with air conditioning. Although given time and money virtually any modification is possible sometimes you have to put your arms up in the air and say no. If you do decide to go ahead I wish you every success, it won’t ...
- Tue Mar 02, 2021 8:26 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: What's do people think of mud-flaps?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 673
Re: What's do people think of mud-flaps?
I think you are either being naive or extremely optimistic to expect a dealer to admit liability. The advice they have given you has no validity unless you have it in writing and very importantly the advisor is qualified and authorised to make such judgements. If you fit or have fitted accessories t...