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by Bongoboy
Thu Dec 08, 2022 8:28 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: 2008 Polo new acquisition - questions
Replies: 2
Views: 1630

Re: 2008 Polo new acquisition - questions

Hello, Not sure about the exact revs but I have a 2007 with the same engine and the gearing is such that it revs 'high' compared to my previous 1.4L petrol polo. Yeah, hard to believe, I traded in a 1998 Polo which came from the factory with remote central locking for a car which was 10 year newer b...
by Bongoboy
Sat May 29, 2021 9:22 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Strange (common?) central locking/electric windows problem
Replies: 34
Views: 30253

Re: Strange (common?) central locking/electric windows problem

Hello All, I finally got to the bottom of the issues I was having, the fix for me was replacing the window motor. My issues were the same as the OP; • Only drivers door unlocks from that side with key, but interior light doesn’t come on. • If all doors unlocked, only drivers door locks from drivers ...
by Bongoboy
Mon Jun 15, 2020 8:47 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: New topic
Replies: 1
Views: 942

Re: New topic

Hello, Won't admit to knowing anything about the subject but I think a CAT is a legal requirement on cars built from the 90's on wards based on the link below? If its a petrol engine I believe it will fail the emissions test on the MOT without a CAT? I wouldn't recommend interfering with this part o...
by Bongoboy
Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:12 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Strange (common?) central locking/electric windows problem
Replies: 34
Views: 30253

Re: Strange (common?) central locking/electric windows problem

Will do. I need to bottom this out. I've a lot on at the moment so it may be a week or two. Also I'm not really using the car with everything that's going on just now so less emphasis at the moment...
by Bongoboy
Thu Jun 11, 2020 1:41 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Yet another remote central locking topic!
Replies: 23
Views: 7915

Re: Yet another remote central locking topic!

Yes, in Scotland the main dealer networks are mainly from the Arnold Clark group and it was my local VW franchise I went too. You may have to be cheeky and when they quote the price if its higher than expected you can ask if its the best the can offer in this instance! There is no harm in asking. Th...
by Bongoboy
Thu Jun 11, 2020 1:27 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Changing battery - help please!
Replies: 4
Views: 1330

Re: Changing battery - help please!

:) That's the last good deed he will do for a while, although I am sure he would have appreciated the biscuits! Yes, best to stay quiet on the bolt front. Good to hear all is sorted.
by Bongoboy
Thu Jun 11, 2020 1:10 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Changing battery - help please!
Replies: 4
Views: 1330

Re: Changing battery - help please!

Just to check did you get the battery out/swapped OK?
by Bongoboy
Thu Jun 11, 2020 1:08 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Yet another remote central locking topic!
Replies: 23
Views: 7915

Re: Yet another remote central locking topic!

Thanks, I may just do that :-) Other than ebay I am in the Glasgow area and there are scrapyards a plenty so I can get most bits from a local place, however, touch wood I tend not to have too many issues although I have a bit of a headache at the moment with the central locking and windows :cry: Ins...
by Bongoboy
Thu Jun 11, 2020 12:50 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Rain water collecting in rear doors and footwell
Replies: 2
Views: 1397

Re: Rain water collecting in rear doors and footwell

Hi PoloGP, I guess you got this issue resolved as there has been no further response to RUM4MO suggestions (always an annoyance when nice people like RUM4MO try to help and don't even get a thanks for the suggestions made!)? When I first got my Polo I encountered this too, water became trapped in th...
by Bongoboy
Thu Jun 11, 2020 12:34 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Strange (common?) central locking/electric windows problem
Replies: 34
Views: 30253

Re: Strange (common?) central locking/electric windows problem

A further update on my May 1st post. I've now removed the door lock mechanism and all the microswitches are working. I've traced the remaining wires and they are all in continuity. I crossed my fingers and put everything back together and ..... no change! Same issues: Drivers door key lock doesn't ...
by Bongoboy
Thu Jun 11, 2020 12:30 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Strange (common?) central locking/electric windows problem
Replies: 34
Views: 30253

Re: Strange (common?) central locking/electric windows problem

My Polo has exactly the same issue, truth be told it has been there for over two years. My issue seems to be weather related in that it works fine for 7-8 months of the year never missing a beat, when there is less rain than normal, and for 4-5 months of the year, during the winter the problem is th...
by Bongoboy
Thu Jun 11, 2020 12:11 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Yet another remote central locking topic!
Replies: 23
Views: 7915

Re: Yet another remote central locking topic!

Thanks PugBrothers!

I may give it a go, however, now the car is 13 years old and I have lived with it for 8 years it hardly seems worth it lol I appreciated the feedback and information :D though!
by Bongoboy
Thu Jun 11, 2020 11:36 am
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Yet another remote central locking topic!
Replies: 23
Views: 7915

Re: Yet another remote central locking topic!

:D The butter knife is the key to it, I made my first mistake using a steak knife lol I had to do the same so wanted to check if you had got this issue solved as I could help with it at least! When I got my key operated Polo from the dealer I enquired about the remote central locking being retrofitt...
by Bongoboy
Thu Jun 11, 2020 11:14 am
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Yet another remote central locking topic!
Replies: 23
Views: 7915

Re: Yet another remote central locking topic!

I noted one major omission from replies to the original post... the cup holder :-) PugBrothers did you get your cup holder unstuck and do you have somewhere to put your coffee in the morning?
by Bongoboy
Thu Jun 11, 2020 11:06 am
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Car Battery problems
Replies: 2
Views: 1088

Re: Car Battery problems

As suggested already charging the battery would be the first port of call. If you are then driving the car 'regularly' now that restrictions are starting to lift this should keep it charged as it did in the past. If you started the car and it stalled immediately then it may have been the first start...