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How to install RClick Remote Central Locking Kits

Last post by Max12345 « Sat Mar 14, 2020 3:22 pm
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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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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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BBS RX2 (GTI Split Rims) Refurb Guide

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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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ETKA with images.

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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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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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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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Subwoofer Install - Removal of glove box unit

Last post by andy_256 « Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:41 pm
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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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Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:41 pm
Change transmission

Last post by ahmedafifielsaidtaha « Sun Mar 22, 2020 6:44 am

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 ahmedafifielsaidtaha
Sun Mar 22, 2020 6:44 am
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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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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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
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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
VW polo 6R steering wheel upgade results in airbag warning light?

Last post by Ediela « Wed Feb 19, 2020 7:43 am
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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 Ediela
Wed Feb 19, 2020 7:43 am
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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Last post by Sbozzy
Wed Feb 12, 2020 9:39 am
Rebadging a debadged grill with a sprayed on badge (Photoshop Concept)

Last post by daniel.marsden « Fri Feb 07, 2020 9:25 pm
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by daniel.marsden » Fri Feb 07, 2020 7:40 pm

Hello there, I've recently bought a badgeless grill for a 9n3 and was thinking about spraying it all one colour when I realised I could do a lot more...

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Last post by daniel.marsden
Fri Feb 07, 2020 9:25 pm
What to choose lighting for work in a garage where there is no overhead lighting?

Last post by Noisew « Thu Feb 06, 2020 10:00 am

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 Noisew
Thu Feb 06, 2020 10:00 am
Mark 5 Yellow Colour Concept Full Exterior Detail

Last post by Tylerbebbo01 « Tue Feb 04, 2020 1:21 pm
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by Tim_GTi » Tue Aug 04, 2009 2:21 pm

This detail was done a while back, it's just taken me ages to get it together!

Here's the car in Question, Rhys Yellow Mark5 colour Concept.

Still...

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Last post by Tylerbebbo01
Tue Feb 04, 2020 1:21 pm
Need some sound!!

Last post by JoshL_95 « Fri Jan 31, 2020 10:29 am

by JoshL_95 » Fri Jan 31, 2020 10:29 am

Hi all, new to this forum!

Bought a 6c GTI around August last year, done about 8K miles of mixed driving but mainly fast road use. Everything’s good...

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Last post by JoshL_95
Fri Jan 31, 2020 10:29 am
VW Polo Match 70 Sigma S Issue

Last post by lay « Mon Jan 27, 2020 5:48 pm

by lay » Mon Jan 27, 2020 5:48 pm

Hi everyone

I'm hoping someone can give me some advice on a problem I'm having with my first car, it's a blue VW Polo Match 70, 08 plate with a...

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Last post by lay
Mon Jan 27, 2020 5:48 pm
Brand New Polo GTI windscreenwiper fault

Last post by KaitSmith « Sat Jan 11, 2020 12:23 pm

by KaitSmith » Sat Jan 11, 2020 12:23 pm

Hello

I finally took delivery of my GTI in December. I had it less than a week when the wipers just stopped working one journey and a windscreen...

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Last post by KaitSmith
Sat Jan 11, 2020 12:23 pm
Dreaded Airbag light

Last post by Huddies999 « Mon Jan 06, 2020 5:34 pm

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 Huddies999
Mon Jan 06, 2020 5:34 pm
New stereo install - wiring

Last post by littlepolo « Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:07 pm
Replies: 8
by littlepolo » Sat Jul 20, 2019 1:17 pm

In the middle of a Android head unit install. Replacing OEM stereo.

The correct type of connector blocks are supplied with the new unit but the...

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Last post by littlepolo
Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:07 pm
Polo 1.2 petrol 2003 headlight symbol staying on

Last post by Arber « Wed Jan 01, 2020 2:36 pm

by Arber » Wed Jan 01, 2020 2:36 pm

The headlights appear to be on on dashboard without the key really they are turned of and windows work it is draining the battery. Can anyone help?

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Last post by Arber
Wed Jan 01, 2020 2:36 pm
6R - Multifunction Steering Wheel Retrofit

Last post by rudi77 « Tue Dec 31, 2019 5:12 pm
Replies: 44
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 rudi77
Tue Dec 31, 2019 5:12 pm
Vw Discover MIB2 radio installation

Last post by Will c « Sun Dec 22, 2019 7:35 pm

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
Sun Dec 22, 2019 7:35 pm
Advice needed, remote locking VW match 60

Last post by RoyTheBoy « Sat Dec 21, 2019 9:59 pm
Replies: 6
by RoyTheBoy » Fri Dec 20, 2019 10:18 pm

Hi, I'm new on here and just purchased a VW polo match 1.2 60 bhp and I've searched everywhere for instructions on how to fit a remote locking kit...

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Last post by RoyTheBoy
Sat Dec 21, 2019 9:59 pm
Windscreen Washers wont work

Last post by iichel « Wed Dec 18, 2019 2:00 pm
Replies: 1
by GrantS94 » Wed Dec 18, 2019 1:24 pm

Good Afternoon All,

My front and rear windscreen washers wont work. They work occasionally on my front lights however doesn't work at all for the...

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Last post by iichel
Wed Dec 18, 2019 2:00 pm
rear wiper. 2002 model

Last post by Chris-Thomas « Fri Nov 29, 2019 8:03 pm

by Chris-Thomas » Fri Nov 29, 2019 8:03 pm

Hei everyone, Got little knowledge of repairing cars so here goes, rear wiper doesn't work I've checked the fuse and that's about it. Any ideas for a...

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Last post by Chris-Thomas
Fri Nov 29, 2019 8:03 pm
Fuse 23 on a Polo 6R 2011 1.4 Petrol?

Last post by Rose_13 « Fri Nov 22, 2019 10:41 am
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by Rose_13 » Thu Nov 21, 2019 5:55 pm

Evening all!

I left my 2011 6R Automatic Polo sat idle for 3 days, after which it failed to start the engine! I was able to bump it with a battery...

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Last post by Rose_13
Fri Nov 22, 2019 10:41 am
Last stupid questions - Pioneer stereo install

Last post by PugBrothers « Sun Nov 17, 2019 11:03 pm
Replies: 1
by PugBrothers » Sun Nov 17, 2019 10:24 pm

Hi All,

I have a Pioneer SPH-230DAB and I am about to install it in my Polo 1.4 Bluemotion 9n3 (this car is my first one - I have absolutely no...

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Last post by PugBrothers
Sun Nov 17, 2019 11:03 pm
Winter Tyres guide

Last post by david.stark « Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:52 am
Replies: 9
by david.stark » Thu Aug 09, 2018 11:38 am

Having driven in several mild winters and several cold and snowy winters with FWD on summer tyres, FWD on winter tyres, FWD on CrossClimates, 4WD on...

9 Replies

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Last post by david.stark
Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:52 am
How to change Selector shaft oil seal, on a 6n2

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Nov 07, 2019 12:47 pm
Replies: 2
by revolutionrock » Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:59 pm

How to change Selector shaft oil seal, on a 6n2:
Get the PDF here:

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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Nov 07, 2019 12:47 pm
Tinny rattle...DSG?

Last post by NixonGTI « Tue Nov 05, 2019 2:07 pm

by NixonGTI » Tue Nov 05, 2019 2:07 pm

Hi guys

I am hoping somebody can shed some light on this tinny rattle I'm getting around gear changes, more prevalent when the engine is cold.

The...

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Last post by NixonGTI
Tue Nov 05, 2019 2:07 pm
Fitting rear speakers

Last post by ma444 « Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:47 pm

by ma444 » Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:47 pm

Any ideas on how to fit rear speakers and run cables.

My Polo does not have them as factory fitted.

It's a 2010 s

I'd like to put them in door...

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Last post by ma444
Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:47 pm
Possible repair method for coolant fan

Last post by 937carrera « Thu Oct 24, 2019 5:43 pm

by 937carrera » Thu Oct 24, 2019 5:43 pm

One of the common failures of the cooling fans on the 6n2, and probably other Polos / VW's is that the slow speed stops working because the resistor...

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Last post by 937carrera
Thu Oct 24, 2019 5:43 pm
Need help ! Polo 6c 2016 with c.color and video interface addaptor

Last post by dinoslmn « Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:15 pm

by dinoslmn » Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:15 pm

hello,
Need help !(sorry for my English...)
i am a happy owner of a polo 6c MY 2016 with a Vw Composition Color 6C0035869D
local VW importer...

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Last post by dinoslmn
Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:15 pm
Different 1.4 TSi engines.

Last post by KaiW01 « Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:49 am

by KaiW01 » Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:49 am

Hi there,

If this question has been asked before please refer me there. I was wondering what the difference is between the engine in a Blue GT DSG...

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Last post by KaiW01
Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:49 am
1.8T swap

Last post by whoppadom « Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:52 pm

by whoppadom » Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:52 pm

I know every man and his dog goes on about doing this... but i have been looking at possibly doing it in the near future after getting very bored of...

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Last post by whoppadom
Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:52 pm
Polo 6c Bixenon upgrade

Last post by akshayP « Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:06 am

by akshayP » Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:06 am

Hello everyone,

I know this has been discussed a lot of times but I need help with procuring the parts and I'm not sure which harnesses do I need....

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Last post by akshayP
Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:06 am
195 45 16? Major scrubbing!

Last post by Aquavalver « Fri Oct 18, 2019 6:35 am
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by Conor_6n2 » Wed Oct 16, 2019 10:17 am

Hi Guys I'm new to the 6n2 scene and wanna slam my 2001 6n2, I kept the wheels from my old mx5 to stick on my polo and even with some arch rolling...

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Last post by Aquavalver
Fri Oct 18, 2019 6:35 am
Standard speakers - what wattage

Last post by ma444 « Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:32 pm

by ma444 » Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:32 pm

My Polo has the RCD 210 unit - I know it's output is 4 x 20 w - what's the standard spec of the speakers that VW fitted?

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Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:32 pm

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