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by mcs
Fri Jul 03, 2026 9:15 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Yellow warning lights and the engine stall
Replies: 7
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Re: Yellow warning lights and the engine stall

Thankd for the tips!

I tested the battery, both with the car switched off and with the engine running whilst turning the wheels, and it’s in good condition.


However, yesterday I carried out a few more tests and have now identified the pattern : it happens when I disengage reverse gear .
(car stop ...
by mcs
Wed Jul 01, 2026 10:30 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Yellow warning lights and the engine stall
Replies: 7
Views: 2252

Re: Yellow warning lights and the engine stall

Today I found a pattern:

It happens when I’m disengaging the reverse gear (e.g. parking manoeuvres, changing between first and reverse gear), several yellow warning lights come on at the same time on the dashboard (2 examples attached).

Sometimes the engine stalls; other times, the yellow lights ...
by mcs
Tue Jun 30, 2026 10:27 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Yellow warning lights and the engine stall
Replies: 7
Views: 2252

Yellow warning lights and the engine stall

Hello,
I have a 2012 petrol Polo 6R. Something strange has recently started happening.

When I’m manoeuvring at very low speeds, for example when parking (usually when I’m changing between first and reverse gear), several yellow warning lights come on at the same time on the dashboard.

Sometimes ...