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by rbrstr
Mon Nov 09, 2015 9:04 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 6n2 gearbox codes
Replies: 1
Views: 3687

6n2 gearbox codes

there seem to be so many! does anyone know what polo models a DXK gearbox fits? i do know it mates to an AUD engine thats common to the 6n2 and the ibiza but does it fit any other polo engines?
cheers
by rbrstr
Sun Nov 01, 2015 11:15 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: engine speed sensor major problem
Replies: 1
Views: 1281

engine speed sensor major problem

recently purchased a 6n2 for my daughters first car, a non runner that the seller claimed just required a new engine speed sensor (diagnosed by vw main dealer) but they lacked the know how to change it and the garage qoute wasnt worth it with the value of the car, they even sold me the car with a ...
by rbrstr
Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:31 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: gear selection issues
Replies: 1
Views: 1191

gear selection issues

yet more woes with my sons polo, his clutch cable snapped on his way back from dubclub. we replaced the clutch cable after we'd towed it home and found we could no longer select 1st,2nd,and reverse gears. some investigation later i worked out i could manually select ALL gears under the car by ...
by rbrstr
Sat Jun 27, 2015 7:09 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 6n2 polo engine start blocked by immobilizer
Replies: 12
Views: 8647

Re: 6n2 polo engine start blocked by immobilizer

RESOLVED!
decided to service the car today and have another stab at fixing the issue after changing the oil,plugs and filters etc
While we were running on tickover to warm up the oil for draining, we could clearly hear something sparking periodically down the back of the engine. An investigation ...
by rbrstr
Sat Jun 27, 2015 9:18 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 6n2 polo engine start blocked by immobilizer
Replies: 12
Views: 8647

Re: 6n2 polo engine start blocked by immobilizer

Okay so we have replaced the immobiliser and the immobiliser ring and ECU and the key chip but the problem still remains the same.does anyone have any ideas on other areas we can check? We have already checked all of the wiring loom and can find no problems
by rbrstr
Sat Jun 20, 2015 11:28 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 6n2 polo engine start blocked by immobilizer
Replies: 12
Views: 8647

Re: 6n2 polo engine start blocked by immobilizer

ok, so anyone know what is the difference between the AUA and AHW engines when they are both 1.4 16v? ive located a full ecu kit but its from the AHW but my sons is the AUA according to the boot sticker..
by rbrstr
Sat Jun 20, 2015 11:14 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 6n2 polo engine start blocked by immobilizer
Replies: 12
Views: 8647

Re: 6n2 polo engine start blocked by immobilizer

alexperkins wrote:I don't believe so. That was brought in on later models
ok thanks chap much appreciated
by rbrstr
Sat Jun 20, 2015 8:52 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 6n2 polo engine start blocked by immobilizer
Replies: 12
Views: 8647

Re: 6n2 polo engine start blocked by immobilizer

Many thanks for the replies its much appreciated, do i need to replace the speedo/rev counter binnacle also? someone has suggested i do? just wanted to check before i buy
by rbrstr
Thu Jun 11, 2015 8:35 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 6n2 polo engine start blocked by immobilizer
Replies: 12
Views: 8647

Re: 6n2 polo engine start blocked by immobilizer

still not making any progress with this despite checking all the connections and wiring as much as is possible. i have revisited the immo ring after Alex's advice and it quite wobbly but ive no idea if thats normal or not?
if i source a new immo ring and key chip second hand would i also need the ...
by rbrstr
Sat Jun 06, 2015 5:45 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 6n2 polo engine start blocked by immobilizer
Replies: 12
Views: 8647

6n2 polo engine start blocked by immobilizer

Hi,
Is anyone familiar with this fault? its causing the engine to cut out occasionally sometimes over bumps sometimes around corners. it makes 3 beeps when it cuts outs and can always be restarted, but its getting progressively more and more common now, doing it several times in a 30 min journey ...
by rbrstr
Thu Apr 02, 2015 11:26 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: timing belt
Replies: 2
Views: 997

Re: timing belt

thank you for the advice, ive ordered all the belts, tensioners and a water pump.
by rbrstr
Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:48 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: timing belt
Replies: 2
Views: 997

timing belt

cant find any old posts covering this topic, is it possible to change the timing belt and tensioners without removal of the crankshaft pulley? just wondering if i need to order a tool for removing the pulley bolt or not? its a 16v 1.4
cheers
by rbrstr
Sat Mar 14, 2015 6:38 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: polo electric windows-broken plastic clips
Replies: 2
Views: 1076

Re: polo electric windows-broken plastic clips

correct clips sorted and fitted, windows now working perfectly. thank you for all your help
by rbrstr
Tue Mar 10, 2015 3:07 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: polo electric windows-broken plastic clips
Replies: 2
Views: 1076

polo electric windows-broken plastic clips

yes i know...groan... but can anyone whos been down this road and is more familiar with the plastic clips that locate the glass on the sliders give me some tips? i ordered these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191422810912?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
off ebay, it says they ...
by rbrstr
Fri Mar 06, 2015 7:10 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: cant open the boot
Replies: 9
Views: 15476

Re: cant open the boot

so i climbed into the boot through the rear seats and fairly easily flicked the locking lever over with a screwdriver and can now open and close the boot, but now when i put the key in the boot lock it will not turn in either direction so i now cant lock the boot! ive located the vacuumn pump and ...