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by john2k
Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:37 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Prevent low beam from turning on as drl
Replies: 10
Views: 2443

Re: Prevent low beam from turning on as drl


Yes and yes 8)


Thank you. I'm just thinking maybe my question was worded wrong because when i read it back, it sounds like i asked if the normal parking light will continue to work. What i meant to ask was: If I disable pin 3 which disables the low beam bulb as DRL, does that small 5W parking ...
by john2k
Sun Nov 05, 2023 5:07 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Prevent low beam from turning on as drl
Replies: 10
Views: 2443

Re: Prevent low beam from turning on as drl


Probably required by law, that's why. Having said that, you can disconnect pin 3 on the light switch. Removing the wire to pin 6 will sometimes (if present) the license plate lights.


So pin 3 will disable the low beams from turning on with DRL? Can the parking light continue to work? I just don ...
by john2k
Sat Nov 04, 2023 11:25 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo 6R boot opening
Replies: 1
Views: 646

Polo 6R boot opening

Does anyone know how the boot opening mechanism works on the 6R? When I lift the vw logo to open the boot, is it an electronic sensor at that point that is supposed to trigger an unlock? Because my 6R really acts up when unlocking. Randomly it works and randomly it doesn’t
by john2k
Sat Nov 04, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Prevent low beam from turning on as drl
Replies: 10
Views: 2443

Prevent low beam from turning on as drl

I have a 2012 polo 6r. Both the parking light and the low beam bulb turn on as DRL. Is there a way to just have the parking light run as drl instead of the low beam too?
by john2k
Fri Nov 03, 2023 10:39 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Installing Remote Locking
Replies: 38
Views: 29282

Re: Installing Remote Locking

Can I run the permanent live and ground wires from the obd port?
by john2k
Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:43 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Installing Remote Locking
Replies: 38
Views: 29282

Re: Installing Remote Locking

Sorry to revive an old thread. But i'm trying to get this installed on my 2012 6R Polo. just to test it, i ran the power and ground on the module via the 12v socket and was able to get it operate and located the blue wire to lock and unlock signal. However, to permenantly install it I just have no ...
by john2k
Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:37 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo 6R Headlight Switch Pin Diagram
Replies: 5
Views: 9406

Re: Polo 6R Headlight Switch Pin Diagram

Thank you. I will have a play around and see what I can figure out.
by john2k
Tue Oct 31, 2023 1:10 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo 6R Headlight Switch Pin Diagram
Replies: 5
Views: 9406

Re: Polo 6R Headlight Switch Pin Diagram


T17/16 is the signal output pin for activating the parking lights.

In 6R basic models (without BCM Max), it supplies power to the dimmer, also to the license plate lights and informs the BCM so that it activates the parking/side lights.
The wire can be grey/blue or grey/yellow of 1mm2 thickness ...
by john2k
Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:19 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo 6R Headlight Switch Pin Diagram
Replies: 5
Views: 9406

Polo 6R Headlight Switch Pin Diagram

I have a 2012 6R very basic model polo which has the headlight button that looks like the following picture below. I'm trying to find the pinout wiring diagram for this switch to find out when The switch is turned from the Off (0) position to the first notch (parking light) does it activate a ...
by john2k
Tue Oct 11, 2022 10:29 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 2012 6R Polo Headlight Question
Replies: 1
Views: 447

2012 6R Polo Headlight Question

I have a 2012 6R polo entry level trim level. What I find quite strange is that my headlight control switch has the standard positions: 0 = OFF, Then Parking Lights, then Low Beams as pictured below:

https://i.imgur.com/FgjP6ia.png

The car does not appear to have any automatic lights. If it did ...
by john2k
Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:42 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 2012 16" Golf wheels on 2012 6R Polo
Replies: 12
Views: 3856

Re: 2012 16" Golf wheels on 2012 6R Polo


golf 5*112
polo 5*100


I don't know much about wheels. Is 5*100 the nut spacing? Wha about other Measurements? Are there no other Measurements to make sure they fit? I seen some 16” ProLine wheels with nut spacings 5x100 but they are fitted with 195/55R15 tyres so that's a bit confusing, can you ...
by john2k
Thu Sep 08, 2022 7:20 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 2012 16" Golf wheels on 2012 6R Polo
Replies: 12
Views: 3856

Re: 2012 16" Golf wheels on 2012 6R Polo

What's the max wheel size the 2012 polo can take without issues?
by john2k
Wed Sep 07, 2022 11:20 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 2012 16" Golf wheels on 2012 6R Polo
Replies: 12
Views: 3856

Re: 2012 16" Golf wheels on 2012 6R Polo

iichel wrote: Wed Sep 07, 2022 11:01 pm No it will not fit, different bolt pattern and tyre size
Do you know what the wheel spec for golf 16" is compared to polo 16" ? Looking on eBay I see some polo GTi 2012 wheels that seem to also be 5 stud
by john2k
Wed Sep 07, 2022 10:53 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 2012 16" Golf wheels on 2012 6R Polo
Replies: 12
Views: 3856

2012 16" Golf wheels on 2012 6R Polo

Can anyone confirm if a set of 2012 16' OEM golf wheels will fit a 2012 6R polo. The polo currently has 14" wheels with plastic covers
by john2k
Mon Aug 29, 2022 3:37 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Maximum wheel size
Replies: 3
Views: 3768

Maximum wheel size

I have 2012 1.2 polo (I believe it's a 6R) comes with standard 14" wheels. I want to get some second hand alloy wheel replacement. What is the max size that will fit my car without any issues and want spec wheels do I need? Do I need to look for ones from only a certain year range of polos? Or do ...