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Chat about your facelift 9n3 Polo - Including the 9N3 Polo GTI!
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Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:56 am
Photo Hosting is now enabled
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Hi All
We've taken the decision to allow users to upload images to the site to save you having to host them externally
In order to do this, when...
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Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:33 am
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Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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Last post by MiikeGX
Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:31 am
9n3 Parts Thread
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Jamie B »
Wed May 20, 2015 1:00 pm
There's a parts thread for the 6R so why not start one for the 9n3
Post up your part numbers that we might find useful
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Last post by Hann_MK
Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:32 pm
Fuses - Polo 9N
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iichel »
Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:53 am
Here are the fuses for the Polo 9N (up to 2005).
Whether they apply to the Polo 9N3, I'm not sure. WIll update this as soon as I researched this...
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Last post by CarbonChaos
Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:11 pm
The Guide to shorter drop links
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Tim_GTi »
Sat Nov 28, 2009 3:46 pm
Right guys, there seems to be a post every few days regarding drop links, which ones to go for, why to change them in the first place etc etc. So...
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Last post by Liam645
Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:26 am
Polo 9N3 GTI Photogallery
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Si_GTi »
Sat Sep 29, 2007 5:24 pm
As requested, and here is how it works:
You post one or two pictures of your car, perhaps a small comment, and thats it!
Please keep chit-chat to a...
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Last post by polo1.9TDI SPORT
Tue Jun 05, 2018 1:04 pm
2006 Polo Dune Rear Shocks advise
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CarbonChaos »
Mon Jul 06, 2026 9:12 pm
Hi all , just bought a fixer upper , need someone to confirm or deny that the rear shocks on a dune/cross/fun ( wherever you are in the world) are...
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Last post by RUM4MO
Thu Jul 09, 2026 9:36 am
Airconditioning not blowing cold
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AlexDenis »
Wed Jun 24, 2026 9:53 pm
Hi everyone, i've got a 2008 Polo 1.2 (BZG) of which the aircon is not working. I've had it regassed (no leaks found) and i've replaced the pressure...
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Last post by RUM4MO
Fri Jun 26, 2026 11:27 pm
Engine help needed please !
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by
lambo911 »
Mon Jun 15, 2026 9:08 pm
Hi All,
I recently bought a 'barn find' 2006 Polo 1.2 6V, that has done 60,000 miles from new.
It had a misfire and a compression test showed that...
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Last post by lambo911
Mon Jun 22, 2026 1:46 pm
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Sun Jun 07, 2026 3:55 pm
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Last post by CarbonChaos
Sun May 31, 2026 4:16 pm
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Last post by Thmspolo2009
Fri Apr 17, 2026 12:40 pm
Vibrating side mirror
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Big Johnx13 »
Fri Apr 10, 2026 3:57 pm
My wife drives a 2006 Polo (9N3). I noticed when driving at high speed (60 to 120 Kph) the driver side mirror vibrates a lot. The mirror casing is...
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Last post by Big Johnx13
Fri Apr 10, 2026 3:57 pm
ESP sensor & 00493, 02892 errors Codes
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jelly9 »
Mon Apr 06, 2026 6:25 pm
Hi all,
I’ve just got a Polo 9N3 GTI 2006, and the ESP light is on. The fault codes are:
Code Meaning
00493 ESP Sensor Unit (G419) fault – the...
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Last post by CarbonChaos
Wed Apr 08, 2026 8:00 pm
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Last post by markborley
Sun Mar 29, 2026 10:52 pm
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Last post by Andries Polo6R
Wed Mar 11, 2026 6:51 pm
Cranking issue
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calumski »
Thu Feb 12, 2026 10:30 pm
Evening, newbie here but owned VW all my life.
I've just bought a wee 2008 TDI 75BHP BM AC, love it!
The only issue I'm looking to fix imminently...
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Last post by calumski
Thu Feb 12, 2026 10:30 pm
Driver door lock very sticky!
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Pickledjudge »
Wed Dec 31, 2025 6:02 pm
Hi! I have a 2008 Polo hatchback with central locking by key. The driver door barrel is extremely sticky, so much that I have to use passenger lock....
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Last post by amer6R
Mon Jan 19, 2026 11:59 pm
Buying advice
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unixnerd »
Thu Dec 18, 2025 6:03 pm
Relative is after a first car and I've suggested a petrol 1.4 Polo, maybe a 1.2. They're a new driver so insurance prices have influenced my...
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Last post by unixnerd
Tue Dec 23, 2025 10:08 pm
Central locking
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Robert9883 »
Tue Nov 25, 2025 10:55 pm
I’ve had my Polo for almost 4 weeks now, it’s a 2006 model and doesn’t have remote central locking, however in the past week it’s started having...
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Last post by BonitaVanhooser
Sat Dec 20, 2025 4:04 pm
Non start but cranking
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Amexotics »
Mon Dec 08, 2025 4:25 pm
Hi, thought i’d through a post on here as been helpful in the past. Working on my brothers 9n3 54hp.
He called me earlier in the week claiming the...
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Last post by BonitaVanhooser
Sat Dec 20, 2025 4:00 pm
MOT Advisory
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burkey_08 »
Thu Dec 04, 2025 4:59 pm
Hi all, my polo got 4 advisories for:
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a
slightly worn bush top mount noisy (5.3.2 (C)
Nearside Front...
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Last post by CarbonChaos
Fri Dec 05, 2025 9:59 pm
Polo 9n3 Autobox oil change
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Jag1978 »
Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:52 am
Hi There - Hope you are well.. I have 2 questions maybe related to eachtoher
1. the car has started to judder a bit when slowing down coming to a...
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Last post by Jag1978
Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:52 am
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Last post by polodriver
Wed Oct 15, 2025 9:36 am
Oil warning light problem
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by
Jq_quint »
Wed Oct 01, 2025 6:46 am
Hey folks..
I have a 2007 1.2 Petrol BMD engine which has a brief orange oil light flashing on startup , maybe flashes 3 times then goes off…...
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Last post by Maarten
Mon Oct 13, 2025 5:57 pm
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Last post by iichel
Tue Oct 07, 2025 3:02 pm
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Last post by littlepolo
Thu Sep 25, 2025 1:28 pm
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Last post by WallStr33t
Thu Aug 28, 2025 10:10 pm
Polo 9N3 radiator fan stage 1 issue
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S1ngler »
Wed Aug 06, 2025 9:28 pm
Hello everyone,
Recently, I've noticed that the cooling fan (the single large one in the engine bay, right behind the radiator) on my Polo 9N3 2005...
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Last post by Johntheo1
Mon Aug 25, 2025 9:33 pm
Engine revving by itself!!??
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[Boatd0gg] »
Fri Aug 08, 2025 3:48 pm
Hi guys, here’s a strange one.
When I press the clutch, the engine revs to the max, without me touching the throttle…. It’s a 1.2 & only gets around...
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Last post by iichel
Mon Aug 11, 2025 8:31 pm
Schrader valve for AirCon
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ccarmock »
Sun Jul 27, 2025 8:07 pm
Hi
I wonder if anyone can advise me of the correct part number for a replacement schrader valve for a 2007 VW Polo 9N3 please? This is for the low...
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Last post by ccarmock
Sun Jul 27, 2025 8:31 pm
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Last post by CarbonChaos
Wed Jul 23, 2025 9:25 am
9N3 ABS Module Unable to Communicate
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lozza123 »
Sun Jul 20, 2025 12:30 pm
Hi,
Recently bought a 9N3 as a bit of a project, the main problem being there was an ABS light on, with a power steering light and an airbag light...
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Last post by iichel
Sun Jul 20, 2025 1:16 pm
Gear noise
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NightFox5 »
Tue Jul 15, 2025 10:55 am
Hi my polo 9n3 1.4 75cv from 2008 have a problem, I noticed that when I start in first gear, I hear a very deep noise that is different from usual....
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Last post by NightFox5
Tue Jul 15, 2025 10:55 am
Rear seat help
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PoloCP06 »
Sun Apr 13, 2025 11:53 am
I have had my 2006 1.4 tdi polo 5 door for 2 weeks now and bought it without a handle on the driver's side (right side) to get the rear seat to lower...
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Last post by amer6R
Mon Jul 14, 2025 3:27 pm
Strange noise coming from the front
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PoloCP06 »
Thu Jul 03, 2025 4:38 pm
I have a 2006 1.4 TDI polo, it's been spot on for 4000 miles but all of a sudden it's developed a bussing type noise from the front somewhere, it...
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Last post by PoloCP06
Thu Jul 03, 2025 4:38 pm
Throttle shuddering??
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by
Adotparker »
Mon May 26, 2025 9:36 pm
Good evening fine people!
I'm experiencing a frustrating issue with the 2006 1.4 petrol. When you're cruising eg 1500-2000rpm, and barely using the...
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Last post by Adotparker
Wed Jul 02, 2025 3:10 pm
please delete
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Che »
Tue Jun 03, 2025 9:40 am
apologies, I posted in the wrong section of the forum...I'm a newbie, forgive me :lol:
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Last post by iichel
Tue Jun 03, 2025 10:07 am
Install headlight washers
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alexander25 »
Tue May 20, 2025 5:56 pm
Hello,
I bought a bumper for a Polo 9N3 which includes headlight washers. Along with the bumper, I received the nozzles, hoses, and the washer fluid...
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Last post by Maarten
Wed May 21, 2025 1:03 pm
Wing mirrors
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cjbmc55 »
Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:37 am
Do any other mirrors from other VWs fit the car? i’m looking for one with a bigger mirror glass but still has the indicator on it
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Last post by Maarten
Tue Apr 29, 2025 9:31 pm
BCM upgrade (pq24 to pq25)
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Danypolo5 »
Sat Apr 26, 2025 1:10 pm
Hi everyone 8) 8)
After a long time I have found a 6q1937049f (i've D version) at a good price (in the end the only additional feature of the 6q0...
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Last post by Danypolo5
Sat Apr 26, 2025 11:14 pm
Air con pump turning all time
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Koala119 »
Tue Mar 25, 2025 3:37 pm
Hi All,
Wonder if anyone could help me out.
The wifies little polo, 1.4 petrol, 9N3 2006 plate.
Noticed that the air con pump just below the...
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Last post by littlepolo
Thu Apr 10, 2025 9:25 am
Changing the radio and central locking
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Wm2006 »
Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:34 pm
Evening all I have a vw polo 9n3 2007 model that i would like to do something strange to
I currently have the rcd200 fitted but I would like to...
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Last post by Wm2006
Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:34 pm
Engine Ticking noise 1.4 2009 9n3
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Thmspolo2009 »
Sun Mar 02, 2025 6:53 pm
I have had a ticking engine coming from the drivers side end of the engine, initially thought that it could be the hydraulic Tappets but I have...
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Last post by littlepolo
Thu Mar 06, 2025 10:21 am
ABS light on Scan tool recommendation
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myozone »
Mon Jul 29, 2024 6:05 pm
Hello,
I have a 9n3 1.4 TDi5 door and recently the ABS light has come on, It's probably a wheel sensor and therefore need to find which one.
I've...
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Last post by raylee25
Tue Feb 11, 2025 2:18 pm
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Last post by moffa13
Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:38 pm
Shock absorber clunking noise
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craigskelly »
Fri Jan 31, 2025 5:58 pm
There is a clunking noise emanating from the front nearside area of the car and I'm pretty sure it's coming from the shock absorber. The shock...
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Last post by craigskelly
Tue Feb 04, 2025 10:12 pm
auto box problems
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by
number6 »
Mon Sep 02, 2024 9:53 am
I selected Drive but displayed Sport, then box went to neutral but still showing Sport. Stopped went up and down through gear options, then back to...
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Last post by littlepolo
Tue Feb 04, 2025 8:21 am
Remove Service Light
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cjbmc55 »
Wed Jan 15, 2025 2:30 pm
I did a service on my car and reset the service light like i seen online but it said it was coming back in 1000 miles and now it’s came back after...
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Last post by Maarten
Wed Jan 15, 2025 4:02 pm
Refitting A-Pillar Trim
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by
JeromeC »
Wed Feb 02, 2011 2:19 pm
Hi
I took the A –pillar trim off on the driver side in my 9n3. Now I’m struggling to put it back on properly, I just can’t get the three retaining...
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Last post by CarbonChaos
Fri Jan 03, 2025 8:32 pm
Front screenwash
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Adamski »
Mon Dec 23, 2024 11:57 am
I replaced a dead screenwash pump and since then front only works once or twice before stopping. Rear wash has always continued to work and i can...
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Last post by Adamski
Mon Dec 23, 2024 11:57 am
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Sat Dec 14, 2024 4:50 am
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