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How to install RClick Remote Central Locking Kits

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Apr 26, 2022 7:51 pm
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by alexperkins » Sun Jan 10, 2010 1:57 pm
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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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How to fix the 6N2 ABS Signal Outside Specifications Fault

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by alexperkins » Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:12 am
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Disclaimer - I do not take responsibility for any damage, injury, death or incidents that take place when you are following this guide. It is up to...
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Free ICE tips from the Install Doctor

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by KarlM » Sat Jun 05, 2004 3:41 pm

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Free link to ETKA

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by Mouse_GTI » Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:49 pm
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ETKA with images.

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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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Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:24 am
Upgrade from RCD210 to RCD310 for AUX input

Last post by zoemcgee « Tue Sep 11, 2018 3:50 pm
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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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Tue Sep 11, 2018 3:50 pm
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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From this:

to this:

Here are a few quick steps:

Using a trim removal tool, carefully...
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Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:48 am
Paint Codes.

Last post by Smithyyy xD « Wed May 30, 2012 12:53 pm
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by Speedlaw » Thu Apr 15, 2004 3:26 pm
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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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Wed May 30, 2012 12:53 pm
Airbag light after installing new seats

Last post by Nathan_adamson « Fri Sep 30, 2022 11:54 am
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by Nathan_adamson » Fri Sep 30, 2022 11:52 am

I’ve just recently installed two new front seats in my car the old seats had airbag wiring in them my new seats don’t.while installing my new seats...

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DPF Light, Eng Managment Ligh, and Flashing Glow Plug Light

Last post by iichel « Mon Sep 26, 2022 6:27 pm
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by Harryb0807 » Fri Sep 23, 2022 1:59 pm

Currently got a 6R 1.2 TDI BlueMotion with the following Lights on dash:
Flashing Glow Plug Light
Engine Management Light
DPF Light

I have had...

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Mon Sep 26, 2022 6:27 pm
Polo GTI mk6 face lift battery charging

Last post by MikeDO « Thu Sep 15, 2022 5:55 pm
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by MikeDO » Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:57 pm

I've tried a quick SEARCH on the forum, but can't seem to find an answer.

While I know that modern car batteries are a lot better these days....

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Thu Sep 15, 2022 5:55 pm
What Does The Type Of Exhaust Smoke Emitted By Your Car Tell You? Let’s Find Out!

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by debramillard658 » Wed Sep 07, 2022 2:09 pm

If there are alternatives, you might enjoy changing the colour of your car. However, there are some shades that you might not prefer. These are the...

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Wed Sep 07, 2022 2:09 pm
Polo 6R 2013 headlight connector

Last post by zainf7 « Tue Sep 06, 2022 9:22 pm
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by zainf7 » Tue Sep 06, 2022 11:51 am

Hi all,

I recently purchased some new VLAND headlights for my 2013 Polo Mk5 BlueGT.

I’ve been trying to wire everything up but my old headlights...

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Tue Sep 06, 2022 9:22 pm
Ea211 motors

Last post by kristianvanek « Thu Sep 01, 2022 1:39 am

by kristianvanek » Thu Sep 01, 2022 1:39 am

Hi all.

I'm looking in to my options for a motor swap in my 13 vw up. The chyb in it is a little under powered for the driving I do.

As i am in...

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Thu Sep 01, 2022 1:39 am
Opening and closing option in setting now gone

Last post by john600601 « Fri Aug 19, 2022 11:28 pm
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by DamoMc » Thu May 12, 2022 9:53 pm

Hi guys just wondering if anyone else has had this issue?
Couple of weeks ago I noticed the opening and closing option in the car settings menu and...

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Fri Aug 19, 2022 11:28 pm
P1641 - Read DTC memory of: A/C control module

Last post by Slomo « Fri Aug 12, 2022 4:46 am
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by tom.whyte » Tue May 19, 2020 4:16 pm

Hi Guys

Ive got the above error code -

Does anyone know how to fix this?

Thanks

Tom

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Fri Aug 12, 2022 4:46 am
EPC error and Autopilot not working

Last post by Edu_Moraes « Fri Aug 05, 2022 3:03 pm

by Edu_Moraes » Fri Aug 05, 2022 3:03 pm

Hello how are you ?!

Friends, I put the same golf touch controls in my car, now I have an EPC error and without the autopilot, it's also an error....

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Last post by Edu_Moraes
Fri Aug 05, 2022 3:03 pm
6R - DRL off when start the car

Last post by roby293 « Tue Aug 02, 2022 6:56 pm
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by roby293 » Mon Aug 01, 2022 2:31 pm

Hi to all, I have a little question about the DRLs on my car.
My car is a 2010 6R Bluemotion with original P21w DRL in the fog lights.

There is a...

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Tue Aug 02, 2022 6:56 pm
Acc / Obdeleven

Last post by Edu_Moraes « Tue Jul 26, 2022 3:40 pm

by Edu_Moraes » Tue Jul 26, 2022 3:40 pm

Hello, I'm new here and I live in Brazil, I have a Polo 1.0 Tsi year 2020, I believe the platform is similar to golf.
I wanted some help to know if...

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Last post by Edu_Moraes
Tue Jul 26, 2022 3:40 pm
Rear LED Blinker not working when car is switched on

Last post by 2fast4ya « Tue Jul 26, 2022 2:04 am
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by Vroom09210 » Mon Jun 27, 2022 11:31 am

Greetings everyone, I own a VW Polo 6c 1.2 TSI 7DSG and I have a thing for doing DIYs in my car. Recently I made a LED light that gets mounted onto...

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Last post by 2fast4ya
Tue Jul 26, 2022 2:04 am
0 to 8K OPS installation on POLO trendline NO ABS model

Last post by iichel « Sat Jul 23, 2022 2:41 pm
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by Vag_pro » Sat Jul 23, 2022 10:54 am

Hi Folks,

Greetings for the Day!!

I own POLO 1.2 MPI petrol trendline 2014 non ABS model

There is no Sensors from company on my car

I am trying...

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Last post by iichel
Sat Jul 23, 2022 2:41 pm
RCD200 to GAMMA in 9N3 help

Last post by mentalo « Thu Jul 07, 2022 10:02 pm
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by shaune » Fri Feb 05, 2021 1:08 pm

Hi friends. I hope everybody is keeping well... This is my first post on here, but I have been using the forum for many years on and off for help on...

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Last post by mentalo
Thu Jul 07, 2022 10:02 pm
NOT POLO RELATED!!!

Last post by Limalex « Thu Jun 23, 2022 5:22 pm
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by Limalex » Tue Jun 21, 2022 3:01 pm

Hello Guys,

I am not attempt to offend Polo owners so please go easy on me.

I thought I put up a question here too. Hopefully somebody able to get...

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Last post by Limalex
Thu Jun 23, 2022 5:22 pm
9N AIRBAG warning light problems!

Last post by scotspie501 « Sat May 28, 2022 3:07 pm
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by macemc86 » Thu Nov 30, 2006 2:54 pm

Right, my airbag light is on after i let a friend install some ICE. I have no idea what he has done, but it's MOT time and the car will fail if my...

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Last post by scotspie501
Sat May 28, 2022 3:07 pm
M14x1.5 thread taper tool

Last post by 2fast4ya « Mon Apr 18, 2022 12:21 pm
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by kaijun61 » Wed Mar 23, 2022 9:19 am

Hi! one of my polo front wheel bolts is thread stripped. I need to clean stripped threads in wheel hub using M14x1.5 taper. But I don't know if a 1/2...

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Last post by 2fast4ya
Mon Apr 18, 2022 12:21 pm
Fog lights polo 9n

Last post by Jak lunt « Fri Apr 15, 2022 5:08 pm

by Jak lunt » Fri Apr 15, 2022 5:08 pm

I have a polo 9n 2003. I want to fit fog lights to it, can anyone recommend anything and does anyone know what size the fogs are as i want to get...

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Last post by Jak lunt
Fri Apr 15, 2022 5:08 pm
6R - Multifunction Steering Wheel Retrofit

Last post by Forsh « Tue Apr 12, 2022 1:56 pm
Replies: 58
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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Last post by Forsh
Tue Apr 12, 2022 1:56 pm
OEM Touch up Pen

Last post by CarbonChaos « Sun Apr 10, 2022 4:15 pm
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by djwoodyuk » Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:36 am

Hi.
Is there anywhere online where I can purchase genuine VW touch up pens?
Looking for one for my 2015 BlueGT.

Thanks in advance

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Last post by CarbonChaos
Sun Apr 10, 2022 4:15 pm
1.2 Mk5 Polo 6r DECAT

Last post by sxmcxstello « Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:53 pm
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by Karun-mk5 » Sun Jan 23, 2022 3:05 pm

Currently i have a muffler delete + Res delete on my polo so its a straight pipe from the cat-back. I feel as it produces great sound from 3.5-4.5k...

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Last post by sxmcxstello
Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:53 pm
MIB1 Firmware Update

Last post by rbz5416 « Tue Mar 29, 2022 10:58 am

by rbz5416 » Tue Mar 29, 2022 10:58 am

The unit in my 2015 Polo has a number of annoying glitches so I'd like to try a firmware update, but not willing to pay a dealer when there's no...

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Last post by rbz5416
Tue Mar 29, 2022 10:58 am
Navigation

Last post by Wicky58woo « Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:20 pm

by Wicky58woo » Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:20 pm

Is it normal for the navigation system in a 2021 Polo to produce Lat and Long coordinates and say offroad when inputting a UK postcode?

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Last post by Wicky58woo
Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:20 pm
Knocking from clutch/gearbox

Last post by Wicky58woo « Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:14 pm
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by Wicky58woo » Fri Mar 11, 2022 9:48 am

I have a 2021 95Tsi Polo Active

On gradually releasing the clutch to the biting point when the car's cold I hear a rhythmic knocking noise. The...

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Last post by Wicky58woo
Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:14 pm
Kenwood dnx521dab help

Last post by scotthesniper « Tue Feb 22, 2022 8:18 pm

by scotthesniper » Tue Feb 22, 2022 8:18 pm

Fitted this stereo to my polo everything worked apart from the USB stick it plays the mp3 music then stops for a second then plays for 2 seconds...

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Last post by scotthesniper
Tue Feb 22, 2022 8:18 pm
HBA retrofit question about the J844/R242 units

Last post by Viperslider « Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:00 pm
Replies: 6
by Viperslider » Tue Feb 01, 2022 3:16 pm

Hiya folks!

I hope to mainly get the attention of Ciclo and iichel for this question as they may have the answer and/or at least find it...

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Last post by Viperslider
Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:00 pm
Various Electrical plugs and relays for BCM Max upgrade

Last post by mfourc « Tue Feb 01, 2022 12:48 pm
Replies: 5
by mfourc » Tue Feb 01, 2022 8:39 am

Hi All, I've BCM ending 087 in my car and want to upgrade to the 90 Max to get auto lights etc. It looks like I need to create a loom or two for...

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Last post by mfourc
Tue Feb 01, 2022 12:48 pm
2008 1.2 Fog light problem?

Last post by parkie23 « Mon Jan 24, 2022 4:27 pm

by parkie23 » Mon Jan 24, 2022 4:27 pm

Hello all - hope all is well - first time here..
2008 1.2 polo fog light problem
the drivers fog light is on all the time - can't for the life of me...

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Last post by parkie23
Mon Jan 24, 2022 4:27 pm
Help with new head unit in Polo 2013 1.2 TDI

Last post by newbyp66 « Mon Jan 24, 2022 11:04 am

by newbyp66 » Mon Jan 24, 2022 11:04 am

Hi,

I purchased a new Pioneer Apple carplay unit and had it installed at halfords in the UK. The problem I have is that the car is a diesel and when...

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Last post by newbyp66
Mon Jan 24, 2022 11:04 am
Anyone know how to get the usb to work on a VW MIB2?

Last post by grahams « Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:23 am
Replies: 4
by Will c » Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:57 pm

Installed a Volkswagen MIB2 in my 2012 Polo 6R. Trying to get the usb to work so I can have Apple carplay working. Can’t seem to get it working, I’ve...

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Last post by grahams
Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:23 am
Non starter

Last post by Johntheo1 « Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:32 pm
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by Manchone1 » Fri Dec 31, 2021 11:29 pm

Hello,

2016 polo, 1.0

When I try to start the engine, I get nothing, turning the key I get no lights from dash.

No noise, silence.

Central...

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Last post by Johntheo1
Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:32 pm
Keyfob not working despite new batteries

Last post by CarbonChaos « Tue Dec 28, 2021 2:58 pm
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by PGannon » Tue Dec 28, 2021 12:38 pm

Hi, my keyfob stopped working last week to remotely lock and unlock the vehicle. I have tried a new battery but the light isnt flashing on the fob. I...

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Last post by CarbonChaos
Tue Dec 28, 2021 2:58 pm
Speedo stopped working

Last post by Bailey b « Wed Nov 24, 2021 9:24 pm

by Bailey b » Wed Nov 24, 2021 9:24 pm

Hello so I have a polo project car that I’m working on. It came with loads of issues that one by one I’m fixing including the airbag light. I brought...

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Last post by Bailey b
Wed Nov 24, 2021 9:24 pm
Dipped beam fault

Last post by Little Devil « Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:40 pm
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by Little Devil » Thu Nov 11, 2021 11:27 am

Hi everyone, new here so don’t bite my head off for a first post!
Got a 2017 1.4 tdi Polo beats edition. Driving home last night lost dipped beam...

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Last post by Little Devil
Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:40 pm
Primer for alloy wheels

Last post by amer6R « Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:58 am
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by Bikergonebald » Fri Nov 05, 2021 1:26 pm

I need some advice on re-painting my alloys.
I've flatted the paint and because of curbing damage a lot of the rim is now bare alloy. When i painted...

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Last post by amer6R
Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:58 am
air bag resistors

Last post by rrdoctoruk « Tue Nov 02, 2021 9:21 pm

by rrdoctoruk » Tue Nov 02, 2021 9:21 pm

strange question,
does anyone know the size of resistor for passenger seat air bag,

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Last post by rrdoctoruk
Tue Nov 02, 2021 9:21 pm
Cleaning Upholstery

Last post by christies « Fri Oct 29, 2021 12:40 pm
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by Sadgeek » Sat Jul 26, 2003 3:18 pm

Guys,

Any recommendations for a wet'n dry vac to get my seats and carpets cleaned?

I've got a aquavac that is just too bulky to use inside, and I'm...

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Last post by christies
Fri Oct 29, 2021 12:40 pm
9N 1.4 TDI AMF clanging when running

Last post by Me9141 « Thu Oct 21, 2021 7:17 pm

by Me9141 » Thu Oct 21, 2021 7:17 pm

Hi,

Getting a clanging from engine/gearbox, not sure where its coming from but can sometimes change/reduce the noise if I move the gear stick...

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Last post by Me9141
Thu Oct 21, 2021 7:17 pm
6N2 1.8 16valve PL engine swap?

Last post by JUUL « Fri Oct 15, 2021 8:19 am
Replies: 2
by Joerge » Mon Oct 04, 2021 2:47 pm

how hard is it to swap a PL 16 valve engine from a gti into the 6N2 polo? does the tranny need to be swapped too? if so, what axles do I need?
what...

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Last post by JUUL
Fri Oct 15, 2021 8:19 am
6c USB removal & upgrade

Last post by mabanks « Thu Sep 23, 2021 7:13 pm
Replies: 2
by mabanks » Thu Sep 23, 2021 1:38 pm

Hi all,

As a relative newcomer to Polo ownership and to the forum I'm hoping for some help on a USB problem.

I've retrofitted a MiB II unit to the...

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Last post by mabanks
Thu Sep 23, 2021 7:13 pm
Timing belt

Last post by iichel « Wed Sep 22, 2021 9:24 am
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by vinay » Tue Sep 21, 2021 5:03 pm

Hello All.

I own vw polo tsi 1.2 90bhp 2016 model and wondering when to replace timing belt and water pump since the car has chain instead of time...

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Wed Sep 22, 2021 9:24 am

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