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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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I know a lot of people already know about it but a useful link for those who don't 8)

ETKA with images.

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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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How to install RClick Remote Central Locking Kits

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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 to fit remote...
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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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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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How to repair your flaky, perished Antenna Base Rubber Seal

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Free ICE tips from the Install Doctor

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Diagram for fuel pump relay

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by Jim78 » Sat Sep 19, 2020 2:41 pm

Can someone help me. I need a flow diagram for relais of the fuel pump

relais Polo 6r 1.2 tdi bluemotion motor code cfwa

Gr jim

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vw polo 1.2 tsi 90 6r mmodel 2016 remap 120bhp

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by vinay » Tue Sep 08, 2020 10:43 am

Hi All.

Recently remmaped the car to 120bhp torque 205nm on 1.2 tsi 90bhp .
I would like to know reliability wise how the car will handle for next...

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Tue Sep 15, 2020 1:56 pm
Automatic folding mirrors polo 6c

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by DanielJackson » Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:21 pm

I'm looking for help with my coding for my door module I have retro fitted the folding mirrors I have attached photos of the coding and the door...

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Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:21 pm
underside of Bonnet / Engine bay paint colour

Last post by DeanSHM « Thu Sep 10, 2020 7:34 pm

by DeanSHM » Thu Sep 10, 2020 7:34 pm

Hi Guys,

Thanks for letting me join the forum. The underside of the bonnet and inner wings / engine bay on my son's 2015 Polo is in grey paint is...

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Thu Sep 10, 2020 7:34 pm
6R - Multifunction Steering Wheel Retrofit

Last post by iichel « Wed Sep 09, 2020 8:35 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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Wed Sep 09, 2020 8:35 am
Help the newbie plz!

Last post by CaterinaCarranza « Fri Aug 28, 2020 10:04 pm

by CaterinaCarranza » Fri Aug 28, 2020 10:04 pm

I’ve just bought a sexy red 2015 1.2 r line that’s had a few mods! Some good some awful! The worse one is who ever had it before has in my opinion...

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Last post by CaterinaCarranza
Fri Aug 28, 2020 10:04 pm
Light bulbs?

Last post by zeyad_khan « Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:15 pm
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by silverhairs » Tue Jun 19, 2018 10:22 am

Seeing that I'm not having LED lights, when I get my Polo I wish to up grade my bulbs to 120%/130%. does anybody know what type of bulbs are fitted...

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Last post by zeyad_khan
Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:15 pm
Software for adapting egr

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by StevieP93 » Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:17 pm

I'm looking for advice on software for adapting egr valve after cleaning. Cleaning has changed the fault code (eml still on) however I believe it now...

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Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:17 pm
6n2 2001 Polo 1.4TDI Running Rough

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by evoasis » Thu Aug 13, 2020 8:42 am

I'm usually a lurker, but I figure I need to reach out to the Polo gods for insight.

I am having a bit of rough running Polo 1.4tdi - no recent...

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Thu Aug 13, 2020 8:42 am
9N3 electrical gremlins

Last post by Cal844 « Tue Aug 11, 2020 2:43 pm

by Cal844 » Tue Aug 11, 2020 2:43 pm

Hi folks

2007 Polo 1.4 S 5 door.

When I open the front drivers or passenger door the courtesy lights stays off, also I don't get the headlight on...

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Tue Aug 11, 2020 2:43 pm
2015 Polo 1.2 TSI - Brake pads wear sensors?

Last post by RUM4MO « Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:47 pm
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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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Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:47 pm
Vw polo gti+ 2019 windscreen washer fuse

Last post by Hixxi3106 « Wed Jul 29, 2020 8:05 pm
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by Hixxi3106 » Wed Jul 29, 2020 8:02 pm

Hi all can anyone tell me where to locate fuse for winscreen washer? Also what amp? Some say its usualy a 7.5 amp? Any help greatly appreciated. Hope...

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Last post by Hixxi3106
Wed Jul 29, 2020 8:05 pm
upgrading composition media system DIY

Last post by SJ8891 « Tue Jul 21, 2020 7:20 pm

by SJ8891 » Tue Jul 21, 2020 7:20 pm

Hi

I own a 64 plate mk 6 VW polo Blue GT ACT.

I currently have what i believe is the standard composition media system without the sat nav feature...

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Last post by SJ8891
Tue Jul 21, 2020 7:20 pm
rear sensors and new radio

Last post by fatsoland1 « Tue Jul 21, 2020 11:03 am

by fatsoland1 » Tue Jul 21, 2020 11:03 am

Hi all,

Looking at getting a new radio system for my Polo (looking at getting the Sony XAV-AX3005DB), I'm unsure how fully the rear sensors will...

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Last post by fatsoland1
Tue Jul 21, 2020 11:03 am
Rear shocks - 6C (2015 1.2 TSI)

Last post by Slider09 « Sat Jul 11, 2020 6:27 pm
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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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Last post by Slider09
Sat Jul 11, 2020 6:27 pm
Steering rack spline size

Last post by Basty123 « Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:26 pm

by Basty123 » Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:26 pm

Dear community
I am trying to build in a telescopic rally steering in my car. Can someone tell me the size of spline and if it is same for all...

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Last post by Basty123
Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:26 pm
Steering rack spline size

Last post by Basty123 « Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:26 pm

by Basty123 » Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:26 pm

Dear community
I am trying to build in a telescopic rally steering in my car. Can someone tell me the size of spline and if it is same for all...

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Last post by Basty123
Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:26 pm
Strange Knocking Sound

Last post by jeddouthwaite « Tue Jun 30, 2020 11:51 am

by jeddouthwaite » Tue Jun 30, 2020 11:51 am

Hi,

I drive a 2010 1.2 Polo with 87,000 miles on the clock. For the past few months I have been noticing a faint rattle which seems to be coming...

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Last post by jeddouthwaite
Tue Jun 30, 2020 11:51 am
Emailed by Pioneer, not sure about it

Last post by Dazeredo « Sun Jun 28, 2020 8:29 pm
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by PugBrothers » Fri Jun 26, 2020 11:37 pm

Hi All,

I’m looking at installing a TS-WX130DA underseat subwoofer. It’s got a low power draw, which is quite neat because it means I don’t have to...

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Last post by Dazeredo
Sun Jun 28, 2020 8:29 pm
2006 9N stereo din problem(s)

Last post by greyhoundpaul1336 « Sat Jun 13, 2020 3:15 pm
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by greyhoundpaul1336 » Sat Jun 13, 2020 2:48 pm

A post of many firsts. First Post, first Polo and first car.
It hasn't been looked after too well sadly but it runs fine. I'm ready proud of my...

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Last post by greyhoundpaul1336
Sat Jun 13, 2020 3:15 pm
Aftermarket stereo turns off when I turn the lights on

Last post by Sharman07 « Sat Jun 13, 2020 10:38 am
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by Sharman07 » Fri Jun 12, 2020 8:52 am

Installed new Kenwood stereo with apply play, disconnected red cable and
wired it to fuse spur and doubled up a fuse.
Other than that I connect the...

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Last post by Sharman07
Sat Jun 13, 2020 10:38 am
How to check original VCDS cable?

Last post by ciclo « Tue Jun 09, 2020 8:11 pm
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by Jorrick » Sun May 24, 2020 8:32 pm
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Hi, i want to buy an original VCDS cable. I can buy a second hand one for 200 euro's in the neighborhood.

But i don’t know if it is original. He...
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Last post by ciclo
Tue Jun 09, 2020 8:11 pm
Is there something wrong with my timing chain?

Last post by iichel « Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:24 pm
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by Jorrick » Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:04 pm

I did a VCDS scan on my 1.2 Polo 6R 60Bhp 44KW car. I googled the fault code and it scared me a little because I read somewhere that there could be...

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Last post by iichel
Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:24 pm
Probably a stupid question!!

Last post by Gandalfthrgrey « Sat May 30, 2020 9:11 am

by Gandalfthrgrey » Sat May 30, 2020 9:11 am

Hi folks..
Looking to upgrade the head unit in my daughters 2014 TSI polo and have seen some really nice ones on aliexpress, but some of them are...

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Last post by Gandalfthrgrey
Sat May 30, 2020 9:11 am
should i replace the second lambda probe?

Last post by salas « Fri May 29, 2020 5:07 pm

by salas » Fri May 29, 2020 5:07 pm

Hi guys, I have a Polo 2015, Engine: 1.6 MPI (CWVB). 108000km rolled.
Engine scan found this:
IMG_20200529_165539.jpg
IMG_20200529_165554.jpg...

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Last post by salas
Fri May 29, 2020 5:07 pm
Composition media electronic scheme

Last post by margna91 « Fri May 29, 2020 11:51 am
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by margna91 » Fri May 29, 2020 10:37 am

Good morning,
First of all i would like to introduce myself : i'm Marco from Italy (sorry for my bad and basic english) and i'm a Polo 6c owner...

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Last post by margna91
Fri May 29, 2020 11:51 am
Polo 6c MFSW swap

Last post by iichel « Mon May 25, 2020 6:32 pm
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by vs02 » Mon May 25, 2020 1:33 pm

I had the standard 6c NMF plastic wheel in my 2016 Polo S, I have swapped it to a MFSW from a 2016 Match. They are identical apart from the material,...

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Last post by iichel
Mon May 25, 2020 6:32 pm
6N - Rear wiper removal

Last post by interlopul « Sun May 24, 2020 2:02 pm
Replies: 13
by Speedlaw » Sat Aug 23, 2003 4:44 pm

Removing the rear wiper

Download the PDF file for offline reference and printing.

Also, get the reader if you don't have it already:

When you...

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Last post by interlopul
Sun May 24, 2020 2:02 pm
Polo 6r GT suspension question

Last post by Pipefoto « Wed May 20, 2020 5:17 pm
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by winky666 » Wed Mar 01, 2017 3:32 pm

Hi, what is the difference between a 6r 1.2tsi suspension setup and a 1.4 GT?

my 6r has 17inch boavista alloys and the GT is also running 17''s but...

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Last post by Pipefoto
Wed May 20, 2020 5:17 pm
P1641 - Read DTC memory of: A/C control module

Last post by tom.whyte « Tue May 19, 2020 6:14 pm
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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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Last post by tom.whyte
Tue May 19, 2020 6:14 pm
Electrical ignition wiring - 9n3

Last post by andy_mitchelluk « Sun May 17, 2020 10:00 am

by andy_mitchelluk » Sun May 17, 2020 10:00 am

Hi all.
First time here and I've not had any luck finding the wiring diagram for the ignition.
I'm trying to fit an aftermarket alarm kit (I have a...

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Last post by andy_mitchelluk
Sun May 17, 2020 10:00 am
2002 POLO 1.2 Rear Wiper on all the time

Last post by buildclean « Sun May 10, 2020 7:19 pm

by buildclean » Sun May 10, 2020 7:19 pm

Hi all.
I bought the above car for the kids to learn in and all good until the rear wiper decided to run all the while the ignition is on.
Have...

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Last post by buildclean
Sun May 10, 2020 7:19 pm
Sloppy Gear Selector

Last post by guyetchells « Wed May 06, 2020 7:03 pm

by guyetchells » Wed May 06, 2020 7:03 pm

Hi guys, first post on here, I'm usually on the UKPassats forum but I have just picked up an 07 Polo for my wife.

It has the well known sloppy gear...

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Last post by guyetchells
Wed May 06, 2020 7:03 pm
Vw Discover MIB2 radio installation

Last post by Will c « Fri May 01, 2020 2:20 pm
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by Will c » Sun Dec 22, 2019 7:35 pm

Hi, I’ve recently installed a Volkswagen discover MIB2 system into my 2012 Polo. Replacing the standard RCD310 radio. I am having trouble getting the...

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Last post by Will c
Fri May 01, 2020 2:20 pm
[Guide] Hardwire Dashcam [With Photos] MK10 (AW)

Last post by PoloSG « Mon Apr 20, 2020 7:50 am
Replies: 7
by phileep » Sat Feb 02, 2019 10:57 am

Hi all

In this guide, I hardwired my dash cam in to the fuse box.

My purpose was to neatly enclose the cable so it didn't dangle down the centre of...

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Last post by PoloSG
Mon Apr 20, 2020 7:50 am
Dreaded Airbag light

Last post by Marko106 « Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:49 pm
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by Huddies999 » Mon Jan 06, 2020 5:34 pm

Hi I’m new to the forum here and had to jump in as I’m at my end. My daughter has the 1.2 blue motion on a 12 plate. OBD eleven picked up crash...

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Last post by Marko106
Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:49 pm
VW polo 6R steering wheel upgade results in airbag warning light?

Last post by Marko106 « Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:43 pm
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by Georgekitch22 » Thu Nov 21, 2019 2:24 pm

Hi I have had my VW polo 6R polo for over a year with no issues but have recently bought and fitted an OEM steering wheel (upgraded to a leather one)...

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Last post by Marko106
Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:43 pm
Change transmission

Last post by Marko106 « Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:41 pm
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by ahmedafifielsaidtaha » Sun Mar 22, 2020 6:44 am

Hello,
I want change transmission from dsg to 09g automatic .
Anyone have experience for this case .
My car “ polo 6R 1.4 16V petrol “
Engine code...

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Last post by Marko106
Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:41 pm
What to choose lighting for work in a garage where there is no overhead lighting?

Last post by Marko106 « Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:38 pm
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by Noisew » Thu Feb 06, 2020 10:00 am

What to choose lighting for work in a garage where there is no overhead lighting?

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Last post by Marko106
Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:38 pm
VW polo 2004 1.4TDI Oil choice.

Last post by Marko106 « Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:35 pm
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by CraigM87 » Wed Apr 01, 2020 2:02 pm

Hi guys,

New to the forum need a little help with oil choice can anyone help?

What grade of oil should i use for the car?

Have a 5w40 fully...

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Last post by Marko106
Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:35 pm
Anyone know how to get the usb to work on a VW MIB2?

Last post by Will c « Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:47 am
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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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Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:47 am

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