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by mikehowett
Sat Mar 02, 2013 12:55 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: cruise control
Replies: 25
Views: 7858

Re: cruise control

Olie, I've updated the OP with what I think are the missing images, but I'm not 100% sure as it was so long ago that I did mine, hope it helps! :)
by mikehowett
Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:03 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 5x100 wheels
Replies: 2
Views: 1069

Re: 5x100 wheels

Got a set of 15" VW Melborne alloys if you're interested?
by mikehowett
Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:06 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Changing the crankshaft position sensor on a 1.4TDi
Replies: 1
Views: 1518

Changing the crankshaft position sensor on a 1.4TDi

Hi all,

Has anybody had to change this part? Mine needs changing, I have a Haynes manual that says it's just a case of removing the retaining bolt and pulling it out, however it looks as though the oil filter housing is in the way. So has anybody here done it and knows it is as simple as the book ...
by mikehowett
Fri Sep 26, 2008 3:45 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: For those of you with Green cotton/ K&N oiled air filter
Replies: 11
Views: 1842

alexperkins wrote:
mikehowett wrote:I cleaned my Green filter last weekend, I used the official cleaning kit from Green. To make the 1lt bottle of solution last at least 4 washes, I diluted 250ml of it with warm water. :)
Sorry to be off topic...but what wheels are those on yours mike?
They're VW Exors :wink:
by mikehowett
Thu Sep 25, 2008 7:21 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: For those of you with Green cotton/ K&N oiled air filter
Replies: 11
Views: 1842

I cleaned my Green filter last weekend, I used the official cleaning kit from Green. To make the 1lt bottle of solution last at least 4 washes, I diluted 250ml of it with warm water. :)
by mikehowett
Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:35 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: cruise control
Replies: 25
Views: 7858

These are the connectors behind the dash:

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/7162/72417100wg2.png

You should be able to see them if you remove the plastic cover that allows access to the relays and look up with a torch.

The white plug arrowed is where the wire needs to go into, you should have ...
by mikehowett
Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:13 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: cruise control
Replies: 25
Views: 7858

Mike your an absolute gent.... thanks for all that. Feel all at home now, i'll let you know how it goes.
I can't find a haynes manual on the 08 GTI.... is the steering wheel removal and airbag straight forward. I did it on my dads 07 golf, but with Haynes.

Cheers.

No worries :wink:

See my post ...
by mikehowett
Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:35 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: cruise control
Replies: 25
Views: 7858

These are the connectors behind the dash:

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/1750/65022683.png

You should be able to see them if you remove the plastic cover that allows access to the relays and look up with a torch.

The white plug arrowed is where the wire needs to go into, you should have ...
by mikehowett
Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:25 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: cruise control
Replies: 25
Views: 7858

Re: Advice required

Hiya guys. I've just purchased my cruise from Kufatec but the loom has 8 grey wires, all numbered.
2 of those wires are longer than the other 6 of the same length, would anyone be able to advise me on how i fit this loom.
Do the two long wires go to the brake and clutch? If so how?
And where does ...
by mikehowett
Tue Jul 08, 2008 12:28 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: FAO anyone with VAG-COM in the London/Surrey area
Replies: 7
Views: 1878

Dezmoand wrote:ok, well it sound like it is possible with my vag-com, but i haven't been able to check as my laptop died recently...

have you had any luck activating it?
Hey mate, should have let you know this, but flyfs6 did it for me the weekend before last :D Thanks for offering though! :wink:
by mikehowett
Tue Jul 08, 2008 12:26 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: cruise control
Replies: 25
Views: 7858

daa709 wrote:How did you wire it in?
€88 not bad you know..
I had a few guides to follow, plus I also have Elsawin so that helped too. :)
by mikehowett
Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: cruise control
Replies: 25
Views: 7858

daa709 wrote:Would do it, but you need vagcom. And finding that is a pain..
It's not that hard :wink: I asked on here and within a week someone offered to do it for me :D And as you're in Surrey too, I'm sure they'd do the same for you too.
by mikehowett
Thu Jul 03, 2008 6:23 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: cruise control
Replies: 25
Views: 7858

pip_polo wrote:are they actually hard to fit?
It's not technically hard, but it's hard work having to remove the dash panel :( but it's deffo worth it :D
by mikehowett
Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:46 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: cruise control
Replies: 25
Views: 7858

This is the kit you want mate:

http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_info ... splay.html

That site says that it is not suitable for the 44kW/60BHP engine :)
by mikehowett
Sat Jun 28, 2008 2:53 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: FAO anyone with VAG-COM in the London/Surrey area
Replies: 7
Views: 1878

Taken from a guide to fit cruise control on a Fabia:

Enable Cruise Control Using VAG-COM -

Connect your OBDII lead to the car.

Switch on the ignition and start VAG-COM

Carry out a full check for stored error codes, note and reset any that you find.

You will need to ensure that your Board ...