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by amer6R
Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Fix for front tyre making contact when fully turned?
Replies: 7
Views: 432

Re: Fix for front tyre making contact when fully turned?

maybe
your inner fender liner is not fixed in all points
your control shaft is bent
your wheel in not identical to your other wheel
by amer6R
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:47 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Oil in the spare tyre compartment?
Replies: 13
Views: 1290

Re: Oil in the spare tyre compartment?

Hi having same issue how did you manage to get it all off what did you use if you don’t mind me asking if you can buy dry ice use it. Puty dry ice over it, let if be for few minutes. And it will come off no glue residue. If not you can use a scraper, heat, gasoline etc. to clean ( its a mess) also ...
by amer6R
Wed Mar 13, 2024 5:48 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: parasitic battery drain
Replies: 6
Views: 692

Re: parasitic battery drain

maybe the alternator is faulty
by amer6R
Sun Mar 03, 2024 4:31 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 12V inside door cards when light are on
Replies: 15
Views: 1417

Re: 12V inside door cards when light are on

iichel wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:29 am take the grey/blue wire from the window regulator switch illumination
thank you!
I ordered some 12v 6mm led, I will try to connect them when they arrive similar- to ones that @patil used
by amer6R
Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:05 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 12V inside door cards when light are on
Replies: 15
Views: 1417

Re: 12V inside door cards when light are on

mirceaculita wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2024 3:28 pm Its just a 3/5mm basic led. Nothing fancy. Should be fine I guess?
post the results, i would also like to add one to light above the 12v lighter location.
by amer6R
Wed Feb 28, 2024 7:03 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Rear axel set up looks strange.
Replies: 7
Views: 839

Re: Rear axel set up looks strange.

Image

pic on left happens when you lower the car
That car was probably a stance car before you bought it.
by amer6R
Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:44 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Fog light wires thickness and power rating
Replies: 9
Views: 760

Re: Fog light wires thickness and power rating

The speed in these sections is 40-60kmph, so I was under the impression it is reasonable. Of course on regular 4+ lane highways it is not useful. Thanks for the pointers. There is a huge flood of cheap leds in the markets, and since MOT tests don’t happen here, people use them without consequence. ...
by amer6R
Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo 6C 1.2 TSI dogbone mount
Replies: 18
Views: 3081

Re: Polo 6C 1.2 TSI dogbone mount

I wont be pulling it to check, people didnt report any failures, just noise and that clunk...
by amer6R
Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:44 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo 6C 1.2 TSI dogbone mount
Replies: 18
Views: 3081

Re: Polo 6C 1.2 TSI dogbone mount

i'm staring to think that the play/ twitching is coming from clutch plate heart play How so? Then again, the 6-speed in my car does have a "loose" feel to it compared to something like the old 020 in my mk1. I have heard feedback from people with 1.4 tsi, that there is this kind of issue....
by amer6R
Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Weird brake feeling
Replies: 4
Views: 770

Re: Weird brake feeling

check the ball joint for play, and rear wishbone bushing
by amer6R
Sat Feb 24, 2024 1:54 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo 6C 1.2 TSI dogbone mount
Replies: 18
Views: 3081

Re: Polo 6C 1.2 TSI dogbone mount

i'm staring to think that the play/ twitching is coming from clutch plate heart play
by amer6R
Fri Feb 23, 2024 3:32 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Fog light wires thickness and power rating
Replies: 9
Views: 760

Re: Fog light wires thickness and power rating

you dont really need to powerful foglight in the begging. They will just do the opossite and blind you in high fog.
by amer6R
Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:46 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Anyone Replaced the Gear Stick Gaiter on Polo 6c
Replies: 10
Views: 890

Re: Anyone Replaced the Gear Stick Gaiter on Polo 6c

Thanks Amer6R. I am going to have a go at replacing just the Gaiter with a leather one but just in case it goes wrong I'd be grateful if you could let me have to details of the aftermarket one pictured - due you have a link. Cheers Its golf 7 gtd shift knob. But I'd recommend sticking to 6R or 6C b...
by amer6R
Fri Feb 16, 2024 3:35 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Windscreen Wipers not working
Replies: 12
Views: 983

Re: Windscreen Wipers not working

How do I do that, I have OBD11? maybe check under bcm-> output tests I’ve done that, however it says function cannot be performed, mess length or format incorrect. Although it says active when running the cycle. do you have option for live data You go into live data and find the value for wiping. T...
by amer6R
Fri Feb 16, 2024 2:21 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Windscreen Wipers not working
Replies: 12
Views: 983

Re: Windscreen Wipers not working

spotter_sam wrote: Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:54 pm
amer6R wrote: Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:51 pm can you initiate front wiping function via diagnostic tool?

If you are going to but the motor separately, not that there is a specific position it has to be in when bolting the linkage
How do I do that, I have OBD11?
maybe check under bcm-> output tests