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How to fix the 6N2 ABS Signal Outside Specifications Fault

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How to install RClick Remote Central Locking Kits

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How to repair your flaky, perished Antenna Base Rubber Seal

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by Josh_PoloGTi » Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:42 pm
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Free ICE tips from the Install Doctor

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Free link to ETKA

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BBS RX2 (GTI Split Rims) Refurb Guide

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Alex has hosted the PDF guide to this for us -

OK - I did mine a while ago and stuck a post up about it and Dubpolo asked if I'd do his - distance...
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Upgrade from RCD210 to RCD310 for AUX input

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by 6RPotentialBuyer » Fri Aug 19, 2016 9:39 pm

So a lot of people with the RCD210 probably really wish they had an Aux input so that they can play their own music and not have to upload 10 songs...

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How to upgrade your RCD-310 to a Sat-Nav RNS-310

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by vwpolo16v » Fri May 10, 2013 9:30 pm
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So that we don't get lost round town, got us an RNS-310.

From this:

to this:

Here are a few quick steps:

Using a trim removal tool, carefully...
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Paint Codes.

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Ahh, the paint codes thread. It's always missing and hiding somewhere behind all the others. So now it's a sticky.

Copied from our friends at...
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Gearbox conversion

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by Millswest1 » Thu Jul 16, 2015 8:21 pm

Can anybody please advise me as to what would be needed to convert my 9n3 gti to a 6 speed and the challenges that I may face?

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polo gti 6r monza weight ?

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by kfirg » Mon Mar 30, 2020 4:27 pm

hi

i have 2013 polo gti

anyone knows what is the weight of the OEM 17 Monza alloys each ?

thanks

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6n2 Top Mounts

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by Levaz » Sat Nov 19, 2016 5:17 pm

Does anybody know the PCD of the 6n2 top mount bolts?

One of my suppliers has taken on the UK distribution for a firm that make solid adjustable top...

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Which shock absorbers polo 6r 1.2 tsi (105)

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by winky666 » Wed Mar 30, 2016 6:59 pm

As the title says I'm looking for advise on which socks to buy. I recently lowered my polo on the eibach pro kit 25/30. The car is sat on 17 inch...

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Wordle Unlimited: The Ultimate Daily Word Puzzle Challenge

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Discover the Endless Fun of Wordle Unlimited

Wordle Unlimited has become one of the most popular online word puzzle games for players who enjoy...

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Polo’s windows go down in the rain.

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by Bootfit » Fri Dec 27, 2024 1:05 am

Hey folks - I have a 15 plate Polo and I’m having intermittent issues with the windows.

Occasionally when it rains, both front windows go down and I...

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Lift and tires

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by tdh10 » Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:59 am

like you guys I’m anxiously awaiting even just being able to order my JT, and spending many hours thinking about, what my plans are with it. I am...

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Whiteline front ARB

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by Bluebob » Fri May 12, 2023 8:52 am

I recently purchased one of these to fit to my 2004 9N and am having problems. The supplied clamps were too bulky to fit in next to the subframe...

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Skoda Rapid BCM Max Adaptation. 6R093708P upgrade 7h0937090d BUT!

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hello guys
I have a 2014 Model Skoda Rapid vehicle.
Own original BCM unit 6R093708P. The rain and headlight sensor I use is 1K0955559AH. The rain...
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Winter Tyres guide

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by david.stark » Thu Aug 09, 2018 11:38 am
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Having driven in several mild winters and several cold and snowy winters with FWD on summer tyres, FWD on winter tyres, FWD on CrossClimates, 4WD on...
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Clunking noise

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by S_Lucy » Fri Nov 02, 2018 3:26 pm

I wonder if anyone can help me, my car is a month old 2018 polo all of a sudden it’s started to make a clunking noise which sounds like its coming...

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Rear shocks - 6C (2015 1.2 TSI)

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by Slider09 » Thu Jul 02, 2020 11:34 am

Hi

Does anyone know what type of rear shocks a 2015 1.2 TSI has, mono tube or twin tube?

Left is weeping slightly so going to replace both. Looking...

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Re: What Does The Type Of Exhaust Smoke Emitted By Your Car Tell You? Let’s Find Out!

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I noticed blue smoke coming from my exhaust a few weeks ago, and it turned out my engine was burning oil because of worn valve seals. I'm glad I had...

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Standard CD radio in 9N(3?) frozen

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by theboycalledleaf » Thu Jun 11, 2026 8:47 pm

Hi
I'm new to the forum and making a plea on my daughter's behalf.
She bought a 1.2 2006 E with the standard stereo, but it appears to be frozen....

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Thu Jun 11, 2026 8:47 pm
ABS Module coding (long code)

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by sillerha » Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:15 am
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Hello all this is my first post. It's actually in relation to an Ibiza but there isn't a Seat forum with this wealth of posts/knowledge.

I hope...
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All Assignment Help Professional UK | Global Assignment Help

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Hi, I am Dorothea Pemberton, a professional academic coordinator at Global Assignment Help with 6 years of experience. Professional comprehensive...

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Headlight Adjusters (MOT fail)

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by tsnos » Thu May 14, 2026 5:30 pm

Hi all
I've just got an MOT fail on my MK5/6R 2016 TSI Polo I failed on the following:
Headlamp aim too high Nearside/Offside Front (adjusters not...

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Front wiper with parking light when OFF ignition

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by roby293 » Sat May 09, 2026 2:09 pm

Hi to all.
Probably it's my fault and you'll know what is happened before.
My Polo is a bluemotion year 2010 and I wanted to bypass the electronic of...

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Last post by roby293
Tue May 12, 2026 1:12 pm
6R - Multifunction Steering Wheel Retrofit

Last post by s0234 « Fri Apr 24, 2026 12:37 am
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by Der Finne. » Wed Oct 12, 2011 4:02 pm
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These instructions are for retrofitting a multifunction steering wheel (MFSW) to a standard non-GTI Polo 6R. For a GTI the retrofit is a lot less...
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Fri Apr 24, 2026 12:37 am
Buy high quality counterfeit money(Telegrram: @under_dir)

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We have been working in this field for over three decades, and the digital technology revolution has made it easier for us to produce increasingly...

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Brake pad contact

Last post by xadomik « Wed Apr 15, 2026 8:02 am
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by AlexT99 » Tue Aug 08, 2023 1:43 am

Check out the above post. Can someone who knows about brake pads shed some light. Anyone seen them looking L shaped with a small face that makes...

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Wed Apr 15, 2026 8:02 am
Geometry Dash: More Than Just a Cube Jumping

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by RobertWilliams » Fri Mar 06, 2026 4:37 am

Geometry Dash, at first glance, might seem like a simple mobile game. A little cube bounces along, and your only job is to tap the screen to make it...

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195 45 16? Major scrubbing!

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by Conor_6n2 » Wed Oct 16, 2019 10:17 am

Hi Guys I'm new to the 6n2 scene and wanna slam my 2001 6n2, I kept the wheels from my old mx5 to stick on my polo and even with some arch rolling...

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Fri Dec 26, 2025 4:20 pm
2015 Polo 1.2 TSI - Brake pads wear sensors?

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by Slider09 » Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:52 pm

Hi

Can anyone tell me if a 2015 Polo 1.2 TSI have wear sensors on the brake pads (front and rear)?

Thank you.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Wed Dec 24, 2025 10:04 am
How common is this fault?

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by Weegilly » Fri May 02, 2008 9:36 am

My girlfriends 1.4 16V has been a good little car until the other day when depressing the clutch and bang! The pedal went to the floor. Pedal didn't...

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Sat Dec 20, 2025 4:09 pm
High idle

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by Jack_555 » Thu Dec 04, 2025 7:05 pm

Hi all my car usually idles at 650 however when i turn the heater on it goes up to 1000 but will not go back down even with the heater off. It will...

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Sun Dec 07, 2025 7:08 pm
Voltage drop on cold start when turning headlights on, smooth engine shutdown

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by MDemir » Tue Nov 18, 2025 4:34 pm

Hi everyone,
I’m having a strange issue with my 2014 Polo 6C 1.4 TDI (CUSB) and I’m trying to understand what’s actually going on. When the engine is...

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Tue Nov 18, 2025 4:34 pm
Boot release polo 2016

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by Neilhaj » Tue Oct 07, 2025 12:50 pm

Good afternoon

My sister in-law has a polo 1.2 (I think) 5 door 2016 model and her boot release hasn't worked for over 12 months. She took it to a...

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MIB3 3GB035866B firmware update

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by svw » Sat Apr 20, 2024 5:19 am

MIB3 3GB035866B firmware update, firmware 0900 applied to Shanghai Volkswagen, and 0901 applied to FAW Volkswagen.

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Fri Sep 26, 2025 9:32 am
Polo 6n2 instrument cluster

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by _Mike » Sat Aug 09, 2025 3:32 pm

Hi, I've got problem with my instrument cluster on polo 6n2. Fuel gauge, speedo, temp gauge, clock, mileage & back light not working. All this...

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Thu Aug 14, 2025 6:50 pm
Help fitting remote for central locking 6R match

Last post by Tk421 « Fri Jun 13, 2025 8:58 am

by Tk421 » Fri Jun 13, 2025 8:58 am

Hi to the group,

My Son has a 2013 6R match. The car has central locking but lacks the remote feature.

I bought a kit from ebay and I've figured...

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Fri Jun 13, 2025 8:58 am
Window Tinting recommendations

Last post by amer6R « Tue Jun 03, 2025 2:07 pm
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by quiddi » Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:35 am

Hi together,
can someone recommend a film for window tining? I am searching for products to do it on my own.

1. a good manufacturer of the film
2....

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Last post by amer6R
Tue Jun 03, 2025 2:07 pm
Headlights on after new stereo???

Last post by huwlj3 « Tue May 06, 2025 5:19 pm

by huwlj3 » Tue May 06, 2025 5:19 pm

Hi all. I have fitted an aftermarket stereo in my 2013 R Line. When I turn the car on the headlights come on even with the lights in off position....

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Tue May 06, 2025 5:19 pm
6R - manual gearbox strange defect

Last post by iichel « Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:30 am
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by roby293 » Fri Aug 09, 2024 1:44 pm

Hi to all!!
Like every august my car give me some problem :( (maybe my car don't like too hot temperature).

The problem looks like this:
when I am...

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Last post by iichel
Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:30 am
Polo 6c Composition touch possible rear camera retrofit

Last post by MirdaVW « Sat Mar 29, 2025 10:53 am
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by giannis20vt » Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:47 am
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hello,
i have this unit to my 6C MY2016

I wonder if I can install a rear camera. Not the original, any aftermarket camera.

For example...
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Last post by MirdaVW
Sat Mar 29, 2025 10:53 am
Skoda Rapid BCM 7h0937090d High Beam Switch does not light up in fixed mode.

Last post by ciclo « Mon Mar 10, 2025 5:29 pm
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by atifzafrak » Wed Feb 19, 2025 11:55 am

Hello everyone,

I have a 2015 Skoda Rapid Spaceback. It has the factory-installed PQ25 BCM. (7h0937090d)

I have made the following modifications to...

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Mon Mar 10, 2025 5:29 pm
Mechanics can’t help me- electrical problem

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by CharlieRR » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:25 pm

Hiya! I’m in desperate need of some advice.
So I have a 2015, polo 1.2L.
Basically, when I turn the vehicle on it works fine, but when I turn my...

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Last post by Kev_Polo
Sun Jan 26, 2025 9:19 am
GTI AW OEM rear badge

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by Jofo » Mon Jan 06, 2025 5:49 pm

I've recently bought a polo GTI AW that has been debadged at the rear. Unfortunately, the badge was lost by the previous owner and I am unable to...

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Mon Jan 06, 2025 6:36 pm
Central locking remote not working but all else ok?

Last post by PeteGastan62 « Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:09 pm

by PeteGastan62 » Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:09 pm

Evening all and hope everyone had a great Christmas.
My car 2015 Polo 1.2tsi SE, 4dr
After a few days rest we went to start the car today, gained...

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Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:09 pm
Skoda Rapid 2014 4 Window

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by omerkartal » Fri Dec 13, 2024 2:50 pm

Hello
I can't lower or raise automatically all 4 windows in my Skoda Rapid 2014 1.6 TDİ spaceback.
All windows except the driver's window need to be...

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Sat Dec 14, 2024 4:22 am
Help with battery

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by JiSingh1 » Wed Dec 11, 2024 9:09 pm

Hi, I bought a battery but unsure if it's the correct one. Unfortunately there's no markings so is there any way of knowing if it's correct.

The...

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