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by u664541
Fri Sep 09, 2022 3:07 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: fuse box question re aftermarket stereo
Replies: 4
Views: 1261

Re: fuse box question re aftermarket stereo

If it's like a Citroen C1 you swap the the red and yellow bullet connections over so for both you get one end is red and the other end is yellow.

RED---------------YELLOW
YELLOW----------RED

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z_u9WK-0hs
by u664541
Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:57 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: 2008 Polo new acquisition - questions
Replies: 2
Views: 1663

2008 Polo new acquisition - questions

Good afternoon. Just bought my daughter a 2008 1.2 Polo 9N3 70BHP and a few questions............. Can anyone post the revs at the following speeds - 30mph in 4th, 50mph in 5th and 70mph in 5th? I've a 1.0TSI 2016 Polo and it revs a lot lower than I'm seeing so just wanted to check all was OK. We on...
by u664541
Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:53 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 1.0 TSI timing belt interval and cost
Replies: 6
Views: 27996

Re: 1.0 TSI timing belt interval and cost

Thanks @Mikeso51 @RUM4MO for the replies and info.

I'll take a look the Skoda inspection link to check the current condition.
by u664541
Thu Jan 20, 2022 1:23 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 1.0 TSI timing belt interval and cost
Replies: 6
Views: 27996

Re: 1.0 TSI timing belt interval and cost

Thanks for that Mike. Plenty of umms and arrs in there. Paraphrasing you somewhat with a "pays your money takes your choice". Having experienced a cam belt snapping on M25 years ago (raining, in the days before widespread mobile phones) I may err on the side of caution I get it done sooner...
by u664541
Thu Jan 20, 2022 11:18 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 1.0 TSI timing belt interval and cost
Replies: 6
Views: 27996

1.0 TSI timing belt interval and cost

Good morning all. Have a question regarding the timing belt on my 2016 1.0 TSI. I understand that at launch the belt was suggested by VW to last the last of the engine but have since said 5 years/160k for replacement. Mine's at 6 years/40k. Called VW today and was quoted £669 inc VAT to replace, pro...