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How to fix the 6N2 ABS Signal Outside Specifications Fault

Last post by zodiac1973 « Thu May 30, 2019 8:09 pm
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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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by alexperkins » Sun Jan 10, 2010 1:57 pm
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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

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:24 am
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by bstardchild » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:33 am
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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
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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Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:29 am
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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Last post by Polo1971gti
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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Wed May 23, 2012 10:57 am
Free ICE tips from the Install Doctor

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Android head unit bench test

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:42 am
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by littlepolo » Thu Jul 04, 2019 3:40 pm

I have an Android head unit I need to bench test (probably need to update the firmware). Is if going to be OK to power this up on the bench without...

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Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:42 am
Juddering

Last post by littlepolo « Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:24 am
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by AdamCaban » Sun May 19, 2019 3:20 am

Anyone know about the car juddering when low revs like when going up a hill? It’s all good but sometimes it judders when building up speed.... any...

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Last post by littlepolo
Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:24 am
Alternative Head Unit

Last post by mudmuppet « Tue Jul 02, 2019 1:15 pm
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by mudmuppet » Tue Jul 02, 2019 12:43 pm

Hi, my first post on here, I'm sure this has been asked before but can't seem to find any information on the matter, I need some help:

I have a 2014...

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Tue Jul 02, 2019 1:15 pm
Stereo Replacement MK4 Polo

Last post by Head of Sector 7 « Sun Jun 30, 2019 3:55 pm
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by OtherBarry » Sun Sep 04, 2016 2:44 pm

Hi Everyone.

I'm in need of some advice when it comes to replacing the stereo on my 2002 MK4 Polo. I'm fed up with the poor audio quality you get...

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Last post by Head of Sector 7
Sun Jun 30, 2019 3:55 pm
2019 Polo SE Boot Latch failure

Last post by RUM4MO « Fri Jun 28, 2019 5:14 pm
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by JakeSweeney » Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:39 pm

Hi,

I have bought my brand new Polo today and am stuck with the boot and wanted to post in here before I return the the dealership in case I end up...

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Last post by RUM4MO
Fri Jun 28, 2019 5:14 pm
6R - Multifunction Steering Wheel Retrofit

Last post by vasco.medeiros « Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:12 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 vasco.medeiros
Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:12 pm
Autosol Metal Polish

Last post by Griff74 « Thu Jun 13, 2019 6:08 pm
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by Vonbek2004 » Sat Jun 01, 2019 5:58 pm

Hey guys.
I've got a GTI+ so the exhaust is nice and shiny. I used some autosol metal polish and wondered whether it's ok to use to keep that exhaust...

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Last post by Griff74
Thu Jun 13, 2019 6:08 pm
Wiring Diagram head unit

Last post by JDMordicant « Mon Jun 10, 2019 11:32 am

by JDMordicant » Mon Jun 10, 2019 11:32 am

Hi All

I'm looking for the wiring diagram for the Polo 6c GTI 2016 uplift model headunit connections as per the image. Can anyone help with this or...

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Last post by JDMordicant
Mon Jun 10, 2019 11:32 am
VW Polo Blue GT

Last post by Roh4nms « Sat Jun 08, 2019 9:45 pm

by Roh4nms » Sat Jun 08, 2019 9:45 pm

Hi all,
I’ve purchased a 2015 Blue GT today.
I want to carry out a few mods in the near future and need your advice!

- exhaust: please advise best...

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Last post by Roh4nms
Sat Jun 08, 2019 9:45 pm
RCD330 inc CarPlay and Android auto

Last post by Delosk8 « Fri Jun 07, 2019 3:53 pm
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by BJEISH » Fri Jan 18, 2019 12:03 am

Currently own a 2010 VW Polo but looking to change to a 12 plate mark 6 golf that is fitted with an RCD210.

Am I correct in thinking that this is an...

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Last post by Delosk8
Fri Jun 07, 2019 3:53 pm
Polo 6R TFL headlights

Last post by arkadiusz.fedorowicz « Tue Jun 04, 2019 1:27 pm

by arkadiusz.fedorowicz » Tue Jun 04, 2019 1:27 pm

Hello All

Please help with encoding DRL lights in VCDS.
Original halogens with cornering lights were installed.
I added the installation for DRL...

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Last post by arkadiusz.fedorowicz
Tue Jun 04, 2019 1:27 pm
Install remote locking

Last post by alexperkins « Thu May 30, 2019 8:13 pm
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by willweatherley » Wed May 29, 2019 5:03 pm

I have a 2014 R line polo which only came with transponder keys, I was wondering if there is a way i could install something to be able to use a fob...

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Last post by alexperkins
Thu May 30, 2019 8:13 pm
Polo 2015/16 Auto-dimming mirror - RLS - Long Coding

Last post by TDITorque « Thu May 30, 2019 2:17 pm
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by TDITorque » Thu Aug 30, 2018 12:54 pm
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Hello Folks!

I recently installed OEM Autodimming mirror and RLS on my Polo Highline 2015/16 model. It was a DIY and I did a perfect job installing...
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Last post by TDITorque
Thu May 30, 2019 2:17 pm
1996 Polo 1.2 Hardwire Dashcam-Fuse info please

Last post by alexperkins « Fri May 24, 2019 3:52 pm
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by kkcat » Wed May 22, 2019 4:04 pm

Hi All
I am new to the forum and after some help- please. My daughter has passed her test and is driving our 2009PoloE- 1.2 petrol. She has a dashcam...

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Last post by alexperkins
Fri May 24, 2019 3:52 pm
9n head unit swap

Last post by littlepolo « Wed May 15, 2019 8:18 am
Replies: 3
by littlepolo » Mon Apr 29, 2019 7:50 am

I'm searching for a single DIN unit to swap out the original tape deck on my 2002 Polo. Considering one of the MechLess units (i.e. no CD player)...

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Last post by littlepolo
Wed May 15, 2019 8:18 am
RCN210 compatible with an 05 1.2 Polo?

Last post by Tyler_Mountain « Sat May 11, 2019 7:24 pm

by Tyler_Mountain » Sat May 11, 2019 7:24 pm

I understand that this stereo is 2 DIN so should fit but wanted confirmation and wasn’t sure about the electrical aspects

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Last post by Tyler_Mountain
Sat May 11, 2019 7:24 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 Toseef1 « Sun May 05, 2019 1:44 pm

by Toseef1 » Sun May 05, 2019 1:44 pm

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Last post by Toseef1
Sun May 05, 2019 1:44 pm
Coil Pack Problem?

Last post by Rhetoric « Fri May 03, 2019 12:15 am

by Rhetoric » Fri May 03, 2019 12:15 am

Just today i bought a VW polo from someone on facebook. The car was listed at £800 and i was happy to pay that as it has a fresh MOT, I really like...

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Last post by Rhetoric
Fri May 03, 2019 12:15 am
Emission control light

Last post by abbaskzmi « Thu May 02, 2019 6:06 am

by abbaskzmi » Thu May 02, 2019 6:06 am

Hi, I got polo 2011 reg SL11CUX yesterday I washed my car then on way to home I parked my car perfectly but after 4 hours start driving feel like car...

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Last post by abbaskzmi
Thu May 02, 2019 6:06 am
RCD310 Bluetooth in a 2011 Polo

Last post by Niks101 « Wed May 01, 2019 6:40 pm

by Niks101 » Wed May 01, 2019 6:40 pm

Hello,

I am new to this forum and I need some help with my VW polo and installing Bluetooth.
I have a 2011 Polo and I wanted to have Bluetooth...

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Last post by Niks101
Wed May 01, 2019 6:40 pm
Polo R Line 2019 Dsg

Last post by Toseef1 « Sat Apr 27, 2019 10:38 pm

by Toseef1 » Sat Apr 27, 2019 10:38 pm

Hi i am collecting my brand new polo r line 2019 dsg and was wondering if anyone could recommend me some good interior mods to. Eg : illuminating R...

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Last post by Toseef1
Sat Apr 27, 2019 10:38 pm
Polo 6n wiring query

Last post by P123UNL « Thu Apr 25, 2019 5:50 pm

by P123UNL » Thu Apr 25, 2019 5:50 pm

Hi,

We’re currently working on a Polo 6n Harlequin restoration and upon reconnecting the wiring loom, we have one plug left unplugged.

Does anyone...

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Last post by P123UNL
Thu Apr 25, 2019 5:50 pm
2011 Polo ISO wiring harnesses

Last post by WilliamBruce « Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:31 pm

by WilliamBruce » Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:31 pm

Good Evening,
I have a 2011 Polo and are installing an aftermarket stereo, however the stereo turns on with the ignition off. Any ideas?

Wanting to...

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Last post by WilliamBruce
Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:31 pm
BlueGT custom exhaust

Last post by A17EUS « Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:18 pm

by A17EUS » Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:18 pm

Hi, I've had a custom exhaust fitted on my BlueGT. I am more than happy with the sound. It sounds way better than standard. However, when the ACT...

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Last post by A17EUS
Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:18 pm
New stereo help.

Last post by 05-Jmay « Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:36 pm

by 05-Jmay » Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:36 pm

I'm after a new stereo for my 2006 polo. Can anyone point me in the direction of compatible ones please, I'd like bluetooth and be able to connect my...

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Last post by 05-Jmay
Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:36 pm
Reactance

Last post by lkjnhgb543 « Mon Apr 15, 2019 7:05 am

by lkjnhgb543 » Mon Apr 15, 2019 7:05 am

Why the reactance of a system under fault condition is low and faults currents may raise dangerously high value. ?

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Last post by lkjnhgb543
Mon Apr 15, 2019 7:05 am
2011 GTI DSG Spanner Flashing

Last post by Pambs « Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:46 am

by Pambs » Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:46 am

Hello

On Saturday my DSG gear indicator spanner started flashing. I run diagnostics with a friend and i am getting hydrolic insufficient pump...

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Last post by Pambs
Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:46 am
Lift and tires

Last post by tdh10 « Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:59 am

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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Last post by tdh10
Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:59 am
Window button replacement

Last post by alexperkins « Wed Mar 27, 2019 4:00 pm
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by Roh4nms » Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:57 pm

Hi,
Is anybody able to advise on how to change the window buttons on front passenger and front driver side. Passenger side is entirely broken and...

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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Mar 27, 2019 4:00 pm
6n2 AHW ETD (1.4 5spd) Wont Turn Over

Last post by hamish71 « Sun Mar 24, 2019 1:05 am

by hamish71 » Sun Mar 24, 2019 1:05 am

Per title, I have a 6n2 polo thats been sitting on jack stabds for 5 yrs following gearbox implosion.
60000km and was running fine.

5 yrs later, I...

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Last post by hamish71
Sun Mar 24, 2019 1:05 am
Polo 2015 FIRMWARE UPDATE

Last post by cvt « Tue Mar 19, 2019 3:50 pm
Replies: 1
by kieran_baugh » Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:56 am

Hello,

I have an issue with my volkswagon POLO, When I turn on the car the infotainment system constant flashes a blue and red screen saying...

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Last post by cvt
Tue Mar 19, 2019 3:50 pm
A nice clean car

Last post by Tombirch95 « Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:45 am
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by Aube » Sat Aug 25, 2018 2:54 pm

Hi,

As my daughter is away for a few days I thought I would clean her car for her.

The process went like this.

Snow foamed the car and wheels...

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Last post by Tombirch95
Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:45 am
Wiring help needed

Last post by Feeblington « Mon Mar 18, 2019 1:35 pm

by Feeblington » Mon Mar 18, 2019 1:35 pm

hello all,
I am mid way installing sound setup in my 6n2.
I want to install switches for my 2 amps (one for sub one for door speakers) and want to...

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Last post by Feeblington
Mon Mar 18, 2019 1:35 pm
Change antenna

Last post by Vetle_GTI « Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:20 pm

by Vetle_GTI » Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:20 pm

Hi!
I have Discover Media. Can I change my original antenna to a shark antenna type Golf, Passat so on? Will it be other signals to the navi and will...

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Last post by Vetle_GTI
Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:20 pm
RCN210 install help needed!

Last post by Dad of 3 « Fri Mar 15, 2019 5:35 am
Replies: 1
by arry08 » Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:29 pm

Hi,

I need a bit of advice, I've bought a Deesay RCN210 to replace a RCD200 in the wife's car. I've bought the iso to quadlock harness they...

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Last post by Dad of 3
Fri Mar 15, 2019 5:35 am
Speaker failure !

Last post by Feeblington « Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:07 pm
Replies: 1
by LTPolo123 » Thu Dec 20, 2018 5:10 pm

The left speaker is dead on our Polo (2012 1.2). I wiggled the wiring, no help. I removed the door card and removed/cleaned and replaced the push on...

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Last post by Feeblington
Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:07 pm
Snapped control arm 6n2

Last post by Feeblington « Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:02 pm
Replies: 4
by Feeblington » Tue Feb 05, 2019 11:56 am

Hello all. My driver side control arm almost snapped on my home the other day. I have replacement part for it. But just wanted a little advice on how...

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Last post by Feeblington
Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:02 pm
White(ish) Bulbs

Last post by joere07 « Tue Mar 05, 2019 1:58 pm

by joere07 » Tue Mar 05, 2019 1:58 pm

Hi!

I'm after the whitest halogen bulbs for my 2016 Polo BlueGT (H7 Halogens)

I understand it's near impossible to get pure white light from...

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Last post by joere07
Tue Mar 05, 2019 1:58 pm
RCD310 with TPK to RCD330Plus

Last post by fergy « Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:40 pm

by fergy » Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:40 pm

Currently got a RCD 310 with TPK and dash mounted screen. The RCD 330plus comes with built in BT so want to remove the TPK altogether. Is it just a...

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Last post by fergy
Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:40 pm
VW polo 2003

Last post by Sonny « Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:45 pm

by Sonny » Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:45 pm

Hi I can't find anything online but does anyone know how to install the lower side grills on the VW polo SE? I have tried pushing in but they won't...

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Last post by Sonny
Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:45 pm
Navigation system

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:23 pm
Replies: 1
by rachael.wells » Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:51 pm

Hey all just wondering if someone couls help please please. I have just bought a vw polo 15 and the instruction manual says it has a navigation...

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Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:23 pm

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