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Free link to ETKA

Last post by Pipefoto « Fri May 22, 2020 9:25 pm
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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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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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Steering rack spline size

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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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Steering rack spline size

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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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Rear shocks - 6C (2015 1.2 TSI)

Last post by Slider09 « Thu Jul 02, 2020 11:34 am

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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Thu Jul 02, 2020 11:34 am
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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Tue Jun 30, 2020 11:51 am
Emailed by Pioneer, not sure about it

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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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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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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
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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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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
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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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Last post by Will c
Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:47 am
Polo 1.4 6R 2012 Exhaust system

Last post by Maxie « Wed Apr 08, 2020 11:59 am

by Maxie » Wed Apr 08, 2020 11:59 am

Hope someone can help, both cats on my exhaust have failed, I have cleared out the debris from the manifold one and cut out the rear one. Can anyone...

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Last post by Maxie
Wed Apr 08, 2020 11:59 am
CH/LH only with parking lights (help)

Last post by iichel « Thu Apr 02, 2020 3:29 pm
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by roby293 » Thu Apr 02, 2020 1:58 pm

Hi to all!!
My polo is a 2010 Bluemotion 1.2 TDI with start/stop system and the DRLs in the fog lights.
Some week ago I've buyed an headlight switch...

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Last post by iichel
Thu Apr 02, 2020 3:29 pm
polo gti 6r monza weight ?

Last post by kfirg « Mon Mar 30, 2020 4:27 pm

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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Last post by kfirg
Mon Mar 30, 2020 4:27 pm
Aftermarket exhaust for Polo 6C 1.2 TSI

Last post by Jay-Jay « Sun Mar 29, 2020 1:02 pm
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by ReVo » Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:55 pm

Hi guys,

I'm looking to get an exaust for my Polo 6C, specifically this one:

InoxCar Seat Ibiza SC (Type 6J) SEIB.26.RA

I love the sound of it...

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Last post by Jay-Jay
Sun Mar 29, 2020 1:02 pm
Subwoofer Install - Removal of glove box unit

Last post by andy_256 « Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:41 pm
Replies: 2
by st-gti » Sat Sep 23, 2017 5:29 pm

Hi, New member looking for some guidance.

I have bought a subwoofer this morning for my Polo 6c and am currently mid-install. (I literally have the...

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Last post by andy_256
Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:41 pm
9n tdi fmic piping - diy?

Last post by whoppadom « Fri Mar 20, 2020 10:30 pm
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by monka » Sun Mar 15, 2020 7:08 pm

have tried looking, but cannot find any guides or details. but does anyone know what sizes/lengths etc of pipes i need to do a diy fmic install?

i...

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Last post by whoppadom
Fri Mar 20, 2020 10:30 pm
2002 POLO 9N1 MK4 No central locking

Last post by Telamon « Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:29 pm

by Telamon » Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:29 pm

Hi there. I have a 200 9n1 mk4 polo that I got from my grandparents. It doesnt seem to have any form of central locking which I thought was a bit...

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Last post by Telamon
Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:29 pm
Polo Gti 2013 - custom tuning

Last post by kfirg « Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:08 am

by kfirg » Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:08 am

hi all

I wanted to ask how much HP I could get with this setup on custom tuning ?

2013 Polo Gti 1.4 twincharge
VWR intake
MILLTEK full exhaust...

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Last post by kfirg
Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:08 am
Hardwire dashcam install Polo 6R/6C DIY

Last post by EvanZA « Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:50 am
Replies: 9
by 6RPotentialBuyer » Sat Nov 26, 2016 9:29 pm

Just thought I'd post a guide on how to hardwire your dashcam into your Polo. I'm not a professional in anyway I just followed a few YouTube videos....

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Last post by EvanZA
Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:50 am
windows winding down and car unlocking polo 9n 1.2 3 door

Last post by Aaron2010star « Sat Mar 07, 2020 8:46 pm

by Aaron2010star » Sat Mar 07, 2020 8:46 pm

Hi all, Ive got a problem with my daughters polo 9n 3 door. The windows have decided to wind down on there own and car unlocks it self to, and there...

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Last post by Aaron2010star
Sat Mar 07, 2020 8:46 pm
6R R Line bodykit on a 6C

Last post by Jay-Jay « Fri Feb 21, 2020 12:03 pm
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by adriancetti » Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:55 am

I want to change the estetic kit of my polo, so I found a entire ABS bodykit for a good price my question is, this bodykit would fit in my polo or...

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Last post by Jay-Jay
Fri Feb 21, 2020 12:03 pm
RCD330 wiring: 12V ignition fuse? I'm clueless!

Last post by caista « Wed Feb 19, 2020 3:21 pm

by caista » Wed Feb 19, 2020 3:21 pm

Hi all,

First of all: great forum! I've just bought my first Polo (6R 2013) and have been reading and learning loads!

But I got carried away and...

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Last post by caista
Wed Feb 19, 2020 3:21 pm
1.4 6n2 throttle body size

Last post by Jj6n2 « Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:53 pm
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by Harryw6n2 » Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:04 pm

Can anyone tell me the size of the 6n2 1.4 8v throttle body ?

Many thanks

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Last post by Jj6n2
Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:53 pm
6R Bluemotion H4 to 6C H7 headlight upgrade

Last post by Sbozzy « Wed Feb 12, 2020 9:39 am

by Sbozzy » Wed Feb 12, 2020 9:39 am

Hi all, Im new to the polo world and just picked up a 2011 Bluemotion. As discovered the H4 headlights are dire.
Ideally I would of liked the full...

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Wed Feb 12, 2020 9:39 am

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