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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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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

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

Last post by Polo1971gti « Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:48 am
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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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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
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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2010 1.2 Polo Head unit change HELP

Last post by stevied553 « Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:14 pm

by stevied553 » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:14 pm

Hi all,
Bought a 2010 1.2 for my son. Looking to change the VW head unit a stock VW r300?? Need to check!
Anyway..
On removal the gap is over 200mm...

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RCD510 Code

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by bdfoub20 » Sun Feb 07, 2021 4:10 pm

Hi

About to buy a RCD510 off eBay, comes with no code but I have read this is no real issue. Can dealers provide codes?

Cheers

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RCD200 to GAMMA in 9N3 help

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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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Fri Feb 05, 2021 1:08 pm
6N - fitting mk5 lights (update with pics)

Last post by Mintoss « Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:36 am
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by david burton » Sat Dec 04, 2004 12:58 pm
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This should have been here a long time ago, written by Speedlaw and slightly modded by me. Found some pics now... 8)

To get them completely flush...
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Last post by Mintoss
Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:36 am
1.2 Polo Lower Central Grille Replacement

Last post by lmm_22 « Sat Jan 23, 2021 4:34 pm

by lmm_22 » Sat Jan 23, 2021 4:34 pm

Hi,

I’ve just ordered a lower central grill replacement for my 60 plate Polo and I’m not having much luck finding specific replacement instructions...

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Sat Jan 23, 2021 4:34 pm
Install electric adjustment of the headlights range

Last post by joaoavr « Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:20 pm
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by joaoavr » Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:37 am

Hi

I have a Polo 9n here in Brazil and it does not have the electric adjustment of the headlight range. So, I want to install it in my car.

I...

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Last post by joaoavr
Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:20 pm
Aftermarket stereo turns off when I turn the lights on

Last post by evildevil « Tue Jan 05, 2021 3:14 pm
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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 evildevil
Tue Jan 05, 2021 3:14 pm
[Steering Problem] - VW POLO MRK 4

Last post by CarbonChaos « Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:12 pm
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by LeahWith-A-VW » Sun Dec 27, 2020 9:50 pm

Hello, I've recently been having troubles with my steering in my MRK 4 polo face-lift addition, It's a 2007 late year model there doesn't seem to be...

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Last post by CarbonChaos
Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:12 pm
Canbus ignition ?

Last post by Samk7 « Sat Dec 26, 2020 6:24 pm
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by Samk7 » Tue Dec 01, 2020 11:17 pm

Ok total Noob here.

I am upgrading factory Stereo in Polo 63 plate.

I am looking at this particular set up :

Now will this simply replace what I...

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Last post by Samk7
Sat Dec 26, 2020 6:24 pm
Dome light not working

Last post by Lyko « Mon Dec 21, 2020 6:50 pm
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by Lyko » Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:53 pm

i changed the fuses and the light came on for a few seconds before dimming out, there is about 3-4 volts going through the fixture when i tried with...

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Last post by Lyko
Mon Dec 21, 2020 6:50 pm
1.2 2012 model hose pipes

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by wilkyg » Sat Dec 19, 2020 9:05 pm

Hi all my son who is 16 has just bought a 1.2 petrol model 60hp on a 2012 plate, ready for his 17th in January and I was wondering we're is the best...

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Last post by wilkyg
Sat Dec 19, 2020 9:05 pm
[Guide] Hardwire Dashcam [With Photos] MK10 (AW)

Last post by iGadgetman « Wed Dec 09, 2020 1:59 pm
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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 iGadgetman
Wed Dec 09, 2020 1:59 pm
2016 polo infotainment system, satnav

Last post by danielmirtorabi « Mon Dec 07, 2020 12:45 pm

by danielmirtorabi » Mon Dec 07, 2020 12:45 pm

Hi, my polo is a 2016 blue motion version, number plate MC16 UJX. I want to have either apple play or a satnav option on my infotainment system, is...

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Last post by danielmirtorabi
Mon Dec 07, 2020 12:45 pm
Fitting R Line Headlights to a match

Last post by Oe53 « Thu Dec 03, 2020 2:39 pm

by Oe53 » Thu Dec 03, 2020 2:39 pm

Hi,
I have a 1.0 litre match edition 6C and I have found some OEM 2016 R Line Polo headlights online with the LED DRL and the ability to have LED...

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Last post by Oe53
Thu Dec 03, 2020 2:39 pm
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty

Last post by Pascha « Tue Dec 01, 2020 5:19 pm
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by Pascha » Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:54 pm

Hello, new here.
My Polo has developed an issue with the tyre pressure monitoring system: the warning light came on suggesting that the TPM system is...

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Last post by Pascha
Tue Dec 01, 2020 5:19 pm
New ICE , which model ?

Last post by Samk7 « Fri Nov 27, 2020 10:36 am

by Samk7 » Fri Nov 27, 2020 10:36 am

HI
I have a Polo R-line, 63 plate.
Im looking to change my standard radio for either a,

6.5 Car Radio Stereo RCD360 0r RCD330 .

Here is a link to...

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Last post by Samk7
Fri Nov 27, 2020 10:36 am
upgrading composition media system DIY

Last post by H2Deetoo « Tue Nov 10, 2020 3:05 pm
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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 H2Deetoo
Tue Nov 10, 2020 3:05 pm
Colour Options

Last post by NitroN1ck « Tue Oct 27, 2020 2:37 pm
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by NitroN1ck » Tue Oct 27, 2020 10:58 am

I've seen a brand new Golf 8 and Arteon in a really nice light Grey/Silver (almost matte) colour. Was wondering if anyone here knew what colour that...

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Last post by NitroN1ck
Tue Oct 27, 2020 2:37 pm
Warning lights

Last post by els904 « Fri Oct 23, 2020 1:18 pm
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by trudyph » Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:28 am

I have an 07 Polo 1.2 E with an intermittent fault. The ABS warning light keeps coming on with accompanying bleeps. Also the power assisted steering...

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Last post by els904
Fri Oct 23, 2020 1:18 pm
ABS/ ESP warning lights - false alarm

Last post by iichel « Fri Oct 23, 2020 1:13 pm
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by els904 » Fri Oct 23, 2020 1:02 pm

Polo GTi 56 plate.
Problems with my wife's polo.
From time to time the following warning lights come on accompanied by warning beep:
ABS light, ESP...

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Last post by iichel
Fri Oct 23, 2020 1:13 pm
6R - Multifunction Steering Wheel Retrofit

Last post by skoda_indian « Sat Oct 17, 2020 7:35 pm
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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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Last post by skoda_indian
Sat Oct 17, 2020 7:35 pm
underside of Bonnet / Engine bay paint colour

Last post by Noonoo632 « Wed Oct 07, 2020 10:11 pm
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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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Last post by Noonoo632
Wed Oct 07, 2020 10:11 pm
Radio installation Help??

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Oct 06, 2020 9:51 pm
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by Polo2007boi » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:52 pm

Heya guys newbie here, I don't suppose anyone can help me with my radio I'm trying to install?

I have a 2007 VW Polo and I'm trying to change the...

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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Oct 06, 2020 9:51 pm
Hi does anyone know if i am able to get my Polo Mk6 coded so i could watch youtube on the entertainment screen

Last post by Urhen « Tue Sep 29, 2020 5:32 pm
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by Toseef1 » Sun May 05, 2019 1:44 pm

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by Urhen
Tue Sep 29, 2020 5:32 pm
6n2 gti with Jenvey ITB’s

Last post by Brad-6n2gti « Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:10 pm

by Brad-6n2gti » Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:10 pm

Hi all,
Sorry if these questions have already been asked but I have a 2000 6n2 gti that I am wanting to put jenvey throttle bodies on, I have high...

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Last post by Brad-6n2gti
Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:10 pm
Diagram for fuel pump relay

Last post by Jim78 « Mon Sep 21, 2020 4:21 pm
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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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Last post by Jim78
Mon Sep 21, 2020 4:21 pm
vw polo 1.2 tsi 90 6r mmodel 2016 remap 120bhp

Last post by Jay-Jay « Tue Sep 15, 2020 1:56 pm
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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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Last post by Jay-Jay
Tue Sep 15, 2020 1:56 pm
Automatic folding mirrors polo 6c

Last post by DanielJackson « Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:21 pm

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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Last post by DanielJackson
Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:21 pm
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

Last post by StevieP93 « Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:17 pm

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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Last post by StevieP93
Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:17 pm
6n2 2001 Polo 1.4TDI Running Rough

Last post by evoasis « Thu Aug 13, 2020 8:42 am

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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Last post by evoasis
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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Last post by Cal844
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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Last post by RUM4MO
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
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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