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by callumhind
Tue Jun 23, 2026 8:51 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Hissing A/C Now no longer working
Replies: 4
Views: 297

Re: Hissing A/C Now no longer working

The hissing is characteristic of a system that is low on refrigerant. Has it been hissing for a while, or has it very suddenly started happening?

If it’s been going on for a while, I would hedge my bets at it just needing a recharge (make sure to get a proper garage to do this as they will need to ...
by callumhind
Tue Jun 23, 2026 8:48 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Is the thermal expansion valve accessible and replaceable from the engine bay?
Replies: 0
Views: 35

Is the thermal expansion valve accessible and replaceable from the engine bay?

Can’t seem to find a definitive answer online, so thought I’d ask here.

Been having some issues with the air con leaking for around a year now. I’ve had three garages tell me three different sources of the leak (condenser, evaporator, and now the thermal expansion valve). Both the condenser and ...
by callumhind
Tue Feb 11, 2025 12:16 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 1.2L CGPB Consuming Oil
Replies: 3
Views: 1723

1.2L CGPB Consuming Oil

I have a 1.2L 3-cylinder (engine code: CGPB) with 150 000 miles that appears to be consuming oil a bit more quickly than anticipated. I'm having to top it up every 3-4k miles at the moment, and I'm a bit stumped as to what could be causing it.

The only thing that is slightly off with the engine is ...
by callumhind
Tue Oct 22, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 6R 1.2L 3 Cylinder Stuttering When Accelerating
Replies: 1
Views: 1093

6R 1.2L 3 Cylinder Stuttering When Accelerating

Apologies if this topic has been discussed before. I struggled to find a relevant thread regarding the issue on my exact model.

My car is a Polo 6r, 1.2L 3 cylinder engine, and has around 145 000 miles on the clock. Recently I've noticed the engine stuttering when accelerating (only really ...