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by coopern
Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:05 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Polo 9n3 front door lock striker adjust
Replies: 0
Views: 761

Polo 9n3 front door lock striker adjust

Hi,

Can the 2 bolts holding the striker, on the B pillar, be removed without the retaining bracket (inside the pillar) falling down ?

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by coopern
Fri Jun 08, 2018 3:59 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Power for Rear dash cam
Replies: 0
Views: 906

Power for Rear dash cam

Want 12 power for a rear facing dash cam. How would 12 power normally be obtained for the rear?

Thought I might get the boot light to stay on (somehow) and use the 12v from the light for the camera. Is the boot light operated by a micro switch in the hatch lock, or a switch elsewhere ?

Thanks
by coopern
Thu May 31, 2018 3:08 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Tyres with less noise
Replies: 2
Views: 914

Re: Tyres with less noise

Thanks for that. Your answer is helpful but exactly which conti's and goodyears are you referring to, and when, because tyres are always being updated and renamed. At over £80 a tyre I can't afford to experiment.
by coopern
Thu May 31, 2018 9:04 am
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Tyres with less noise
Replies: 2
Views: 914

Tyres with less noise

My tyres are firehawk 195/55/R15 from new, need 4 new ones. I've looked for a long time on tyre review sites and there's NO agreement or consensus on which tyres are relatively quiet with less cabin noise. NO agreement at all. I was wondering whether the tyre manufacturers noise spec figure (eg 70db...
by coopern
Mon May 21, 2018 5:32 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Black Connector Under Passenger Seat - SOLVED
Replies: 7
Views: 2663

Re: Black Connector Under Passenger Seat - SOLVED

If you manage to connect a 'media player' and it works please post the results, me and I'm sure a few others would be glad to hear about it.
by coopern
Fri May 04, 2018 1:33 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Boot lid jammed
Replies: 2
Views: 1019

Re: Boot lid jammed

The car manual explains the options for opening the boot/hatch.
by coopern
Wed Jan 17, 2018 5:20 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Soundproofing
Replies: 2
Views: 1333

Re: Soundproofing

Re under BONNET sound proofing. I've got a roll of thick felt designed for under bonnet use, which i'll cut to shape. Was wondering if anyone can recommend a brush-on long-life heat-proof adhesive that will allow removal or re-positioning of the felt (if necessary) before setting.
by coopern
Wed Dec 20, 2017 1:25 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Cracked valves
Replies: 6
Views: 1408

Re: Cracked valves

Put your request in writing to the manager, and refer to trading standards or their motor trade association.
by coopern
Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:49 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Haynes Manual Polo IV (9N) 2001
Replies: 4
Views: 2184

Re: Haynes Manual Polo IV (9N) 2001

Fairly sure that in the UK there's just one Haynes manual for the 9N polo, covers petrol and diesel, its got a green cover. It does not cover the later 9N3 models.
by coopern
Tue Oct 31, 2017 5:46 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: 1.4 petrol engine noise
Replies: 24
Views: 18734

Re: 1.4 petrol engine noise

As an owner of a 1.4 petrol 2009 that's somewhat concerning because a properly serviced engine, like the OP's engine, should last for at least 100K. Maybe it was thrashed by the previous owner.
by coopern
Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:25 am
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Alloy wheels
Replies: 18
Views: 6186

Re: Alloy wheels

The last 9N3 polos have manufacturer fitted 15 6J wheels with 195/55/15 tyres. I've also seen these fitted to a lot of older 9N polo's. I will mention that if you have 4 15" wheels/tyres plus the old 14" spare in the boot, if you get a flat tyre on the front and fit the 14" spare you ...
by coopern
Sat Sep 30, 2017 9:30 am
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: air con clutch testing
Replies: 5
Views: 2401

Re: air con clutch testing

Does the air con work normally or not?
by coopern
Thu Sep 14, 2017 7:24 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: What wheel size can fit
Replies: 1
Views: 1391

Re: What wheel size can fit

I've seen many 9N polo's retro fitted with the 15 inch x 6J alloys 6 spoke that were fitted to the end of line 9N3 models. They take 195/55 tyres and have 5 bolts. Some of the 9N polo's had 15x6J from new, like the tdi sport. Whether they will fit your model I can't say.
by coopern
Sun Sep 10, 2017 10:24 am
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Battery going flat Twice in fortnight
Replies: 17
Views: 6952

Re: Battery going flat Twice in fortnight

To be sure its the radio etc I'd replace all fuses and remove the radio unit from the vehicle, and see how things are for a few Weeks. A part that flattens the battery in a few hours will usually run warm and show signs of heating.