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by hot_polo
Sun Sep 17, 2006 11:46 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: ABS/Braking problem
Replies: 2
Views: 571

cheers for the reply Del, didint really get to the root of the problem, it just went away after some driving lol.
i think it maybe was some dirty or somthing stuck in the brakes that caused it. 8)
by hot_polo
Sat Sep 16, 2006 5:11 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: ABS/Braking problem
Replies: 2
Views: 571

ABS/Braking problem

another abs problem in the polo :cry:
jus started the car with jump leads as i havent driven it for ages and the handbrake light is flashing together with the abs light staying constantly.

On startup there is a long beep aswell which is kinda of scary, anyone had this before or knows wot it could be
by hot_polo
Sat Sep 02, 2006 10:18 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Most unreliable car ever.....
Replies: 18
Views: 2353

Re: Most unreliable car ever.....

Exhaust bracket welded back on, A new low tone horn, Cam belt tensioner snapped so new belt and tensioner, A new temprature guage sender, New window motor, New window Regulator, Rear wiper motor, Rear wiper hose, A 2nd pedel box! My recall box failed, A new clutch (as VW claimed the heavy old clutc...
by hot_polo
Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:03 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: TROUBLE STARTING
Replies: 8
Views: 1980

Ignition switch failed on mine. Caused intermittent startup problems where I'd turn the key and 'nout would happen, just silence, it wasn't even trying to start, no noise at all. Then 10 minutes later if I tried it again it would start! :? yep same with me, £10 squid for the fiddly thing - and a Â...
by hot_polo
Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:20 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: euro polos?
Replies: 14
Views: 1477

cliosport hey :wink:
by hot_polo
Thu Aug 24, 2006 8:31 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: My Gti - first detail / pics
Replies: 17
Views: 1303

looks good 8)
just a question though, have you got white side lights? or are they not working like mine? :lol:
by hot_polo
Thu Aug 24, 2006 8:29 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: burning smell?
Replies: 0
Views: 460

burning smell?

for some strange reason everytime i put pedal to the metal i get a weird burning smell, its like a burning clutch smell (you know like the smell that comes out of the courtesy cars). Its strange how it only happens when i really give it some, and not on any other occassion? anyone else experienced t...
by hot_polo
Mon Aug 07, 2006 12:51 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: GTi on E-Bay
Replies: 17
Views: 2846

dont really wanan say this to a gti...but looks like a bag of s**t to me :lol: Vehicle details Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN Model POLO GTI Body type 3 DOOR HATCHBACK Colour SILVER Fuel type PETROL Date manufactured 08 August 2000 Number of previous owners 2 Last owner change 01 April 2003 they are rare t...
by hot_polo
Fri Aug 04, 2006 9:12 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Starting Problems
Replies: 5
Views: 614

Oh and if you have ICE installed, makesure all your connections are done up properly and that your Amps/HU are switching off with the ingnition You the man!! 8) i just checked my amp after i turned the car off, the amp light is on...must have been wired incorrectly, dont suppose you know how i can ...
by hot_polo
Fri Aug 04, 2006 9:47 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Starting Problems
Replies: 5
Views: 614

Starting Problems

ive been having some problems with my car recently, well id say last 5 months. When the car is not driven all day.. and then started in the evening, it just doesnt seem to start, i then have to get the jump leads out. Its really strange as i have changed by battery due to this same fault. Anybody ha...
by hot_polo
Wed Jun 28, 2006 3:59 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Just got dusted by a Fiesta Zetec S - (help)
Replies: 67
Views: 7315

yeh theyre not that impressive standard, plus it was of the lights, its a turbo so it must have had turbo lag.
by hot_polo
Wed Jun 28, 2006 1:00 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Just got dusted by a Fiesta Zetec S - (help)
Replies: 67
Views: 7315

you got left by a zetec s?? stats say its not possible but it all comes down who is the better driver really :roll: . I took an escort rs turbo yesterday from the lights, typical chav showing off his dump valve :P although his must have been faster, off the line i picked up better and upto about 70...
by hot_polo
Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:09 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Just got dusted by a Fiesta Zetec S - (help)
Replies: 67
Views: 7315

you got left by a zetec s?? stats say its not possible but it all comes down who is the better driver really :roll: i mean std vs std I took an escort rs turbo yesterday from the lights, typical chav showing off his dump valve :P although his must have been faster, off the line i picked up better an...
by hot_polo
Thu Jun 15, 2006 12:13 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: found one!
Replies: 3
Views: 613

thats a fair price - but my mate is selling his polo too, black 3 door, tinted windows vw sat nav too, with 58k fsh, cambelt service done aswel for only £5000 :wink:
by hot_polo
Tue May 09, 2006 2:00 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 8k for a GTI - would you?
Replies: 9
Views: 1226

every available extra??? :? - has it got sat nav 8)