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by matt_3051
Thu Aug 19, 2021 4:31 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Headlight Bulb Change Questions
Replies: 4
Views: 2678

Re: Headlight Bulb Change Questions

I'd just buy premium versions of Osram or Phillips quoting +150% etc extra output. You can buy matching side light bulbs, they will probably look blue but when switched on match the upgraded main and dipped beam bulbs. I don't think that any LED bulb assemblies are legal for main beam or dipped bea...
by matt_3051
Tue Aug 17, 2021 2:22 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Headlight Bulb Change Questions
Replies: 4
Views: 2678

Headlight Bulb Change Questions

My 9n3's left sidelight has stopped working and this gives me an opportunity to upgrade my headlight bulbs. My questions is, I presume the original lights are halogen bulbs because they're yellow and grim. Can I just change the bulbs to LEDs or Xenon lights or do I have to replace the whole headligh...
by matt_3051
Tue Aug 10, 2021 5:56 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Live wire feed for headunit
Replies: 7
Views: 3002

Re: Live wire feed for headunit

I did this a few years ago but I cant remember 100% exactly what wire is which. The 9N3 doesn't have a switched power cable to the radio that provides constant power when the ignition/accessory is on as far as I know. You'll possibly need a canbus emulator (£10 or so) if you don't already have one....
by matt_3051
Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:31 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Live wire feed for headunit
Replies: 7
Views: 3002

Re: Live wire feed for headunit

iichel wrote: Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:50 pm perhaps you need to connect the red wire to an iginition live wire. but it's a bit of a guess.
I've been told this but i don't get what im meant to do exactly. Do i need anything else or do i simply just connect it to something?
by matt_3051
Sat Jul 24, 2021 3:10 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Live wire feed for headunit
Replies: 7
Views: 3002

Re: Live wire feed for headunit

the red and yellow are the live feed wires but i dont get it
by matt_3051
Sat Jul 24, 2021 3:08 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Live wire feed for headunit
Replies: 7
Views: 3002

Live wire feed for headunit

Hello guys, i bought a new head unit today and i connected everything up but no power. Took it to halfords and they said i need to connect a live power feed but they wanted 170 for the job. I wanna do this myself so what do i need to do this.
by matt_3051
Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:35 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: 2009 Polo headunit upgrade
Replies: 0
Views: 1296

2009 Polo headunit upgrade

Recently, i removed my RCD200 stereo because a friend of mine accidentally got some drink over it and for some reason it then shorted out and was draining my battery. I want to get a new headunit but there's some things i want to iron out before making a purchase. Firstly, i haven't plugged the RCD2...
by matt_3051
Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:51 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Battery keeps dying if left for more than a day
Replies: 13
Views: 1394

Re: Battery keeps dying if left for more than a day

Fixed it, removed the radio and car works fine now just without any sound at the moment.

Also, i apologise for posting here car i think is a 9N but i just read the years and posted in the corresponding year since my car is a 2009 polo. Thanks for the help.
by matt_3051
Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:50 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Battery keeps dying if left for more than a day
Replies: 13
Views: 1394

Re: Battery keeps dying if left for more than a day

fixed it - removed the radio and car works fine now
by matt_3051
Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:30 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Battery keeps dying if left for more than a day
Replies: 13
Views: 1394

Re: Battery keeps dying if left for more than a day

so i tried locating the fuse today but i couldn't figure out which one it was. If anyone can help with that i linked a picture above
by matt_3051
Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:56 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Battery keeps dying if left for more than a day
Replies: 13
Views: 1394

Re: Battery keeps dying if left for more than a day

so i checked out the fuse box by the drivers side and well i found this. I have no idea which fuse to take out

https://i.imgur.com/yTu53BW.jpg

also i wanna take the radio out completely but i don't have the right tools for it. Any other way i could take it out?
by matt_3051
Thu Apr 08, 2021 10:22 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Battery keeps dying if left for more than a day
Replies: 13
Views: 1394

Re: Battery keeps dying if left for more than a day

I tried looking at the diagram but i can't figure out which fuse is for the radio? Can someone point me to which one it is thank you?
by matt_3051
Thu Apr 08, 2021 10:17 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Battery keeps dying if left for more than a day
Replies: 13
Views: 1394

Re: Battery keeps dying if left for more than a day

Look at this topic for fuse location https://uk-polos.net/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=71052 If you remove the fuse for a certain component ( example radio) - it will cut the power going to it. Meaning if you disable the take the fuse for radio, and radio turns off. And 24h later, your battery is still...
by matt_3051
Thu Apr 08, 2021 6:24 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Battery keeps dying if left for more than a day
Replies: 13
Views: 1394

Re: Battery keeps dying if left for more than a day

amer6R wrote: Thu Apr 08, 2021 5:42 pm Start by removing the fuse for radio and if it shuts it down. Then leave it.
where would the fuse for the radio be and what will this do if i may ask? I'm very new to this so i barely have any idea. Thank you for replying though.
by matt_3051
Thu Apr 08, 2021 4:39 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Battery keeps dying if left for more than a day
Replies: 13
Views: 1394

Battery keeps dying if left for more than a day

So, i recently bought a 1.2 2009 Polo MATCH and it was fine for about 2 months but recently if i leave the car for more than a day it completely dies. When the key goes in, nothing. The problems i saw were - the mileage and clock stay on, the central locking seems to have a problem and the radio doe...