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by rogerharris
Fri Sep 16, 2022 2:28 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: what is the bulb type for the front DRL lights in 2013 polo ?
Replies: 2
Views: 504

Re: what is the bulb type for the front DRL lights in 2013 polo ?

rogerharris wrote: Thu Sep 15, 2022 10:07 pm What is the bulb for the Daytime running light in the fog light cluster in 2013 polo ? cant find the info for something so simple after 45 minutes trying !
thanks !!
by rogerharris
Thu Sep 15, 2022 10:07 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: what is the bulb type for the front DRL lights in 2013 polo ?
Replies: 2
Views: 504

what is the bulb type for the front DRL lights in 2013 polo ?

What is the bulb for the Daytime running light in the fog light cluster in 2013 polo ? cant find the info for something so simple after 45 minutes trying !
by rogerharris
Thu Apr 21, 2022 12:34 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Another unplug question ! Can I swap another speedo to try it out ?
Replies: 12
Views: 1421

Re: Another unplug question ! Can I swap another speedo to try it out ?

ciclo wrote: Thu Apr 21, 2022 4:00 am
amer6R wrote: Thu Apr 21, 2022 3:58 am Radio code came with original car paperwork ( manual, service book...) at least for my car.
Mine too, I told the seller that I wouldn't buy the car if he didn't provide it to me. :lol:
codes not in my RCD310 manual.. thankfully I see online services provide these for £5.
by rogerharris
Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:02 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: ok to unplug the RCD310 head unit temporarily ?
Replies: 2
Views: 528

Re: ok to unplug the RCD310 head unit temporarily ?

iichel wrote: Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:14 pm It's fine to disconnect it and later re-connect it.
thanks ! with the other issues you mention looks like gonna have to get VCDS if even slightly modding this vehicle
by rogerharris
Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:46 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Another unplug question ! Can I swap another speedo to try it out ?
Replies: 12
Views: 1421

Re: Another unplug question ! Can I swap another speedo to try it out ?


Because it will cause your ABS to lose its coding (VIN mismatch between the cluster, ECU and VIN based ABS coding). And your radio will ask for the code.
Unless the cluster is already coded to your car. Then only the radio will ask for the code.


thanks for the headsup, glad I asked now. :shock ...
by rogerharris
Wed Apr 20, 2022 4:08 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Another unplug question ! Can I swap another speedo to try it out ?
Replies: 12
Views: 1421

Another unplug question ! Can I swap another speedo to try it out ?

Hi, my second unplug question. Am doing a lot of mods, but i still am not certain how robust vehicle ECUs are to this type of thing.

I am having to unplug my speedometer from the 2013 polo bluemotion so I can test another one with upgraded Blue LEDs (but not coded to my car) just to check its ...
by rogerharris
Wed Apr 20, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: ok to unplug the RCD310 head unit temporarily ?
Replies: 2
Views: 528

ok to unplug the RCD310 head unit temporarily ?

Hi, I am having to unplug my RCD310 headunit temporarily from the 2013 polo bluemotion. (so I can get access to climate control module). Information I have is that the unit remembers the code according to my vehicle ECU, but still to avoid code hassles I need to unplug it with ignition on. And then ...
by rogerharris
Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:00 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: OK to unplug Speedometer for a day ?
Replies: 1
Views: 483

OK to unplug Speedometer for a day ?

Hi, just quick question to the experts.. an LED looks a bit dim on my 2014 1.2 tdi blue motion speedometer.. so am gonna unplug the speedo for a day, check it over.. then plug the same unit back in.
Can I do this without requiring any recoding ? Just unplug, plug back in ?
Anything I need to do ...