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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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How to fix the 6N2 ABS Signal Outside Specifications Fault

Last post by Mike_Galv « Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:40 am
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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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Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:40 am
Free link to ETKA

Last post by ag69 « Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:29 am
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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.

Carprog---->loading---------close...
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Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:29 am
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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Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:30 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
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 Jun 15, 2015 12:49 pm
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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by KarlM » Sat Jun 05, 2004 3:41 pm

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Sat Jun 05, 2004 3:41 pm
6R - Multifunction Steering Wheel Retrofit

Last post by golffather « Mon Sep 10, 2018 10:37 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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Mon Sep 10, 2018 10:37 pm
Suspect engine mounts?

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by salways1 » Sat Aug 25, 2018 9:09 pm

Hi, new to this forum so please forgive me if this issue has been discussed before...I have a 2012 1.2 3 cylinder Polo that runs and drives really...

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Sat Sep 08, 2018 8:19 pm
Oettinger Spoiler

Last post by GTiJackk « Sat Sep 08, 2018 12:32 am

by GTiJackk » Sat Sep 08, 2018 12:32 am

Does anyone here know if you can get an Oettinger Spoiler for a 6C GTI? Preferably available in Britain, or international delivery that isn’t too...

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Sat Sep 08, 2018 12:32 am
Polo 2015/16 Auto-dimming mirror - RLS - Long Coding

Last post by iichel « Thu Sep 06, 2018 5:56 pm
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by TDITorque » Thu Aug 30, 2018 12:54 pm

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 iichel
Thu Sep 06, 2018 5:56 pm
6N driver door wiring

Last post by DeWet « Sat Sep 01, 2018 9:04 am
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by DeWet » Tue Aug 28, 2018 12:56 pm

Can someone please help me with either a pic or pin assignments of the RHD driver door window switch?

Got a Polo 6N with missing door panel and...

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Last post by DeWet
Sat Sep 01, 2018 9:04 am
Battery removal

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Aug 30, 2018 12:25 pm
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by gerba » Wed Aug 29, 2018 3:52 pm

I am replacing the battery on my 2001 Polo SE.
There is a fuse box on top which clearly is not part of the battery. But it is attached to a steel...

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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Aug 30, 2018 12:25 pm
Hardwire dashcam install Polo 6R/6C DIY

Last post by LoveOfPolo « Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:37 pm
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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 LoveOfPolo
Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:37 pm
Opinions on this dashcam installation

Last post by david.stark « Mon Aug 27, 2018 11:39 am
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by david.stark » Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:45 pm

I have zero technical or mechanical knowledge so I seek your opinions please. I’ve had a rear facing dashcam installed at Halfords today and it works...

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Last post by david.stark
Mon Aug 27, 2018 11:39 am
A nice clean car

Last post by Aube « Sat Aug 25, 2018 2:54 pm

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 Aube
Sat Aug 25, 2018 2:54 pm
Anybody seen this before?

Last post by iichel « Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:39 pm
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by Icewater12345 » Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:19 pm

The central blower section has sort of detached itself from the plate and retracted into itself. It’s a 2016 polo, any ideas on how to fix this?

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Last post by iichel
Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:39 pm
Winter Tyres guide

Last post by RUM4MO « Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:59 am
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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...

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Last post by RUM4MO
Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:59 am
Rear brake stuck on

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Aug 14, 2018 10:54 am
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by m3trackboy » Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:16 am

One rear drum brake is stuck on, I think it could be the auto adjuster is there anyway of moving the auto adjuster with out taking the drum off?

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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Aug 14, 2018 10:54 am
Bluetooth Radio Phone Connection FAIL!

Last post by freyarb « Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:08 pm

by freyarb » Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:08 pm

Hey everyone, new to the forum so a huge thanks in advance for any help :)

I've had my polo (2014 R Line) for around 6 months now and have never...

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Last post by freyarb
Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:08 pm
Polo 6R TDi EGR Issues - VCDS Log Available.

Last post by matt-t « Fri Aug 03, 2018 3:57 pm
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by matt-t » Mon Jul 30, 2018 9:39 am

Hi All,

I am experiencing an issue with the other half's polo TDI.
I beleive there to be a fault with the EGR valve as it is showing similar...

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Last post by matt-t
Fri Aug 03, 2018 3:57 pm
6N - fitting mk5 lights (update with pics)

Last post by KlassMC « Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:30 pm
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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 KlassMC
Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:30 pm
Cleaning Upholstery

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Jul 05, 2018 11:19 am
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by Sadgeek » Sat Jul 26, 2003 3:18 pm

Guys,

Any recommendations for a wet'n dry vac to get my seats and carpets cleaned?

I've got a aquavac that is just too bulky to use inside, and I'm...

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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Jul 05, 2018 11:19 am
Battery Low message

Last post by iichel « Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:47 pm
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by billb » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:24 pm

I sometimes get a message 'BATTERY LOW' displayed on the radio screen on my 2014 1.4 Polo Match if I turn the radio on without switching on the...

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Last post by iichel
Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:47 pm
2014 Polo touch screen for fitted TPK system

Last post by billb « Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:10 pm
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by billb » Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:15 pm

I recently purchased a secondhand 2014 1.4 Polo Match and it came without the dash mounted touch screen, it has the mount and I assume everything...

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Last post by billb
Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:10 pm
Light bulbs?

Last post by iichel « Wed Jun 20, 2018 10:38 am
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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 iichel
Wed Jun 20, 2018 10:38 am
read/write ecu polo6 6r bm

Last post by martijnoss « Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:04 pm

by martijnoss » Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:04 pm

Hello

I want to begin with a new project, chiptune the car by myself.
The only problem is that is dont know what reader/writer i must have.

Kess v2...

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Last post by martijnoss
Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:04 pm
polo 6r 1.2tdi light faillure on dash, no error.

Last post by martijnoss « Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:43 pm
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by martijnoss » Wed Jun 06, 2018 6:24 pm

Hello guys

I have a little problem, tha last weeks i was experimenting with canbus led, but i have nothing but failures so i set it back to...

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Last post by martijnoss
Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:43 pm
RNS 510 P speakers error.

Last post by martijnoss « Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:41 pm
Replies: 2
by martijnoss » Wed Jun 06, 2018 6:28 pm

Hello

I have a custom entertaiment in my car with own amplifiers and speakers.
Vcds there is an error in the speakers.
Is there a way to exclude the...

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Last post by martijnoss
Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:41 pm
Newbie question: Anybody recognise this unit?

Last post by PhilEvelyn « Sat Jun 16, 2018 2:46 pm
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by PhilEvelyn » Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:08 pm

Just bought a 2016 1.2tsi in Spain and this is a picture of the HU. Anyone know which unit it is? AND, am I going to have to buy a new surround or...

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Last post by PhilEvelyn
Sat Jun 16, 2018 2:46 pm
Can I remove cylinder head without removing exhaust and intake manifolds? 1.2l 3 cylinder BMD

Last post by alexperkins « Wed Jun 06, 2018 12:06 am
Replies: 6
by YerMawsPal » Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:30 pm

I'm a complete novice but doing this repair myself as I'm completely skint. Pretty much all the bolts on my engine are overtightened and one on the...

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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Jun 06, 2018 12:06 am
New to detailing

Last post by GavinNicholson « Mon May 28, 2018 8:29 pm
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by GavinNicholson » Fri May 25, 2018 6:00 am

Hi im new to the forum and new to detailing im ok at washing a car ect but never actually done a full detail on a car so have a few questons. Who is...

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Last post by GavinNicholson
Mon May 28, 2018 8:29 pm
Polo 6C 1.2 tsi esp deactivation

Last post by iichel « Mon May 21, 2018 9:34 pm
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by ursu09 » Tue May 15, 2018 4:16 pm

Hello, i haven't found anyhere some documentation about vcds coding for deactivating the esp without having the physical button(activating it in the...

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Last post by iichel
Mon May 21, 2018 9:34 pm
RCD330 plus or 8" Android headunit

Last post by PhilEvelyn « Mon May 14, 2018 3:09 pm
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by PhilEvelyn » Sun May 13, 2018 11:10 am

I'm hoping to get some advice on choosing a replacement headunit for VWs standard unit.

Most of the discussion I've seen talks about the RCD330 plus...

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Last post by PhilEvelyn
Mon May 14, 2018 3:09 pm
RCD330 Review (Pic heavy)

Last post by alexperkins « Mon May 14, 2018 9:51 am
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by 6RPotentialBuyer » Sat Nov 04, 2017 12:38 pm

I've finally got around to writing a review of the RCD330 ICE system that I bought from Aliexpress for £80~ I've used the product for the past 6...

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Last post by alexperkins
Mon May 14, 2018 9:51 am
Strange CD player issues , please help me !

Last post by alexperkins « Fri May 11, 2018 4:19 pm
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by dannib89 » Fri May 04, 2018 10:25 am

Hi guys , now this is strange .. changed my ignition barrel which is a simple job and after it was all back together it worked as it should , apart...

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Last post by alexperkins
Fri May 11, 2018 4:19 pm
Polo 2011 bluetooth issue :(

Last post by alexperkins « Wed May 09, 2018 11:06 pm
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by almogldbh » Wed May 09, 2018 6:22 am

Hey everyone, I own a 2011 polo that have the multimedia original vw screen(no android)
I have cd aux and usb inputs and also BT but its not...

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Last post by alexperkins
Wed May 09, 2018 11:06 pm
Polo Blue GT Rev limiter

Last post by MikeBbluegt « Tue May 08, 2018 8:09 pm
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by MikeBbluegt » Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:35 am

Hi I’m new to the blue gt I’ve noticed just sitting on idle that if you rev, it only allows to 4K revs and hits some sort of limiter? Is this normal?...

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Last post by MikeBbluegt
Tue May 08, 2018 8:09 pm
Anyone fitted 3 ways comps in a 6n polo before ?

Last post by Tarmacmuncher « Tue May 08, 2018 3:22 am

by Tarmacmuncher » Tue May 08, 2018 3:22 am

Thinking about fitting a set of 3 way Components in the Polo. Considering they have 6.5 inch door speakers combined with a large tweeter space on the...

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Last post by Tarmacmuncher
Tue May 08, 2018 3:22 am
Anyone know where I could find a gear knob like this?

Last post by Gordon « Tue May 01, 2018 1:17 pm

by Gordon » Tue May 01, 2018 1:17 pm

I saw this gear knob on amazon however it’s out of stock, anyone know where I could get one similar?

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Last post by Gordon
Tue May 01, 2018 1:17 pm
Problem with dashboard display

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Apr 29, 2018 10:04 am
Replies: 15
by merlinpolo » Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:41 pm
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Hi, I have a 2003 Polo 1.4 petrol. A couple of weeks ago, I noticed it was having problems starting, and decided I'd best get a new battery.I had a...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Apr 29, 2018 10:04 am
2006 1.2 oil in spark plug holes

Last post by Daughterpolo01 « Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:46 pm
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by Daughterpolo01 » Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:15 pm

Hi, 6V BMD engine.
I changed the sparkplugs and found all three plugholes had oil in them before I removed the plugs. I have recently smelt oil when...

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Last post by Daughterpolo01
Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:46 pm
How take the 12v signal [Polo 6r]

Last post by firebulletz « Tue Mar 27, 2018 3:19 pm
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by firebulletz » Fri Feb 23, 2018 11:14 am

Hello to all,
I should make some changes to my polo but I would need to know where I can take the 12v at some points.

I should mount:

- footwell...

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Last post by firebulletz
Tue Mar 27, 2018 3:19 pm
VW Polo 9n3 - Antiroll bar Bush replacement

Last post by RUM4MO « Sat Mar 17, 2018 2:41 pm
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by JackFoster » Sun Mar 11, 2018 10:03 pm

Hi there! This is my video of me replacing my Antiroll Bar Bushes on my Polo 9N3.
Hope this helps anyone needing to replace there bushes!
Many Thanks

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Last post by RUM4MO
Sat Mar 17, 2018 2:41 pm
Do I need new bolts to change from steel to alloy?

Last post by PatrykO5 « Sat Mar 17, 2018 12:35 pm

by PatrykO5 » Sat Mar 17, 2018 12:35 pm

Hello. I'm swapping my Polo 9n stock steelies to some Ibiza FR 2004 alloys. Do I need new bolts for these? Or will the bolts used with steelies be...

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Last post by PatrykO5
Sat Mar 17, 2018 12:35 pm
Non starter

Last post by Ginger « Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:42 pm
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by Ginger » Thu Mar 08, 2018 10:04 pm

VW Polo 1998 1.4 petrol, tries to start then cuts out after a few seconds, appears to have no engine light, it loses fuel pump electric feed and...

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Last post by Ginger
Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:42 pm
Ibiza 6J coilovers fit the 6R?

Last post by dimblue « Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:24 pm
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by bentleyquiksilver » Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:40 pm

can anyone help me here....

does anyone know if the Ibiza 6J coilovers fit the 6R?

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Last post by dimblue
Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:24 pm
Which shock absorbers polo 6r 1.2 tsi (105)

Last post by dimblue « Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:18 pm
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by winky666 » Wed Mar 30, 2016 6:59 pm

As the title says I'm looking for advise on which socks to buy. I recently lowered my polo on the eibach pro kit 25/30. The car is sat on 17 inch...

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Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:18 pm

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