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How to install RClick Remote Central Locking Kits

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:30 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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Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:30 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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Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:57 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
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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Sun Oct 23, 2016 6:20 pm
Upgrade from RCD210 to RCD310 for AUX input

Last post by 6RPotentialBuyer « Fri Aug 19, 2016 11:22 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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Fri Aug 19, 2016 11:22 pm
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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Incorrect DAB Station Logo

Last post by rbz5416 « Fri Oct 20, 2017 5:16 pm
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by rbz5416 » Fri Oct 20, 2017 12:50 pm

I have a 2015 Polo with what I believe is a Composition Media head unit. Since owning the car I've noticed that the logo for LBC shows the old JazzFM...

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Fri Oct 20, 2017 5:16 pm
Headunit not powering on automaticaly

Last post by Cole « Fri Oct 20, 2017 2:26 pm
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by Cole » Thu Oct 19, 2017 1:19 pm

I bought Polo 9n3 recently and have a few issues with it.
The main thing that's bugging me is that the headunit isn't powering on when turning the...

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Fri Oct 20, 2017 2:26 pm
Supermarket or branded fuel? The age old discussion!

Last post by PoloBlueGT « Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:42 pm
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by decipherxx » Sun Jun 19, 2016 8:13 pm

I'm of the opinion that supermarket fuel (diesel in particular) is the same as branded fuel. I've never had any reason to think otherwise but i'm...

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Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:42 pm
Radio Code

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:50 pm
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by hadi125 » Mon Oct 09, 2017 3:10 pm

Just changed my rcd310 for a 510. How would i go about getting the code for the original 310 radio that i took out?

Thanks

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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:50 pm
Remote key fob not working

Last post by littlepolo « Fri Oct 06, 2017 1:25 pm

by littlepolo » Fri Oct 06, 2017 1:25 pm

I have two remote key fobs and the plastic key moulding on one got broken.

I got a blank key and had it cut, then moved over the transceiver (or...

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Last post by littlepolo
Fri Oct 06, 2017 1:25 pm
North East - Detailing

Last post by d-ash « Wed Sep 27, 2017 9:52 am
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by d-ash » Tue Dec 20, 2016 3:50 pm

Had my Polo R-Line detailed by Deluxe Detailing at Newton Aycliffe in County Durham

Not cheap, but 3 years protection and easy to maintain using DIY...

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Last post by d-ash
Wed Sep 27, 2017 9:52 am
6R - Multifunction Steering Wheel Retrofit

Last post by iichel « Mon Sep 25, 2017 7:55 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 iichel
Mon Sep 25, 2017 7:55 pm
Subwoofer Install - Removal of glove box unit

Last post by st-gti « Mon Sep 25, 2017 1:19 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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Last post by st-gti
Mon Sep 25, 2017 1:19 pm
HELP !!! My car won't start after timing chain replacement

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:16 pm
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by Jordan_Owen1 » Sun Sep 17, 2017 3:59 pm

Subject matter is polo 6r 1.2 3 cylinder 12 valve.

Hi I've recently replaced my timing chain and checked that it is perfectly in time using the VW...

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Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:16 pm
Help with PQ25 Max BCM and bi-xenons

Last post by Amarokdriver01 « Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:48 pm
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by Amarokdriver01 » Sun Jul 02, 2017 11:58 am
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Hi all,
I know this is not a polo but there seem to be a few xenon experts on here!!

I have just fitted a pair of oem bi-xenon's (2016 lights) with...
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Last post by Amarokdriver01
Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:48 pm
Hardwire dashcam install Polo 6R/6C DIY

Last post by 6RPotentialBuyer « Tue Sep 12, 2017 4:47 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 6RPotentialBuyer
Tue Sep 12, 2017 4:47 am
Burnt valves and way ahead (BME swap AZQ)

Last post by ThomasJ « Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:52 pm
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by ThomasJ » Tue Sep 05, 2017 8:55 am

Hi all, need your expert advice:

I drive Polo 1.2, Petrol, S64 with BME Engine. It has the dreaded valve issue.

I have 2 choices

(1) Take the...

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Last post by ThomasJ
Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:52 pm
Rear speakers and Aux-in 2008 Polo Match

Last post by audicab26 « Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:29 pm
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by audicab26 » Sun Jan 08, 2017 10:17 pm

This is my first post on here, I've had a few VW Golfs and Passats and we own an UP! and a T5 in the family.

My son has just got a 2008 Polo 1.2...

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Last post by audicab26
Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:29 pm
Check engine and oily spark plugs

Last post by Screenwash « Thu Aug 31, 2017 12:05 am

by Screenwash » Thu Aug 31, 2017 12:05 am

Hi there i need some help. Spark plugs in my polo (1.2 petrol) are covered in oil + i get check engine light code no. 16556/P0172 - System Too Rich,...

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Last post by Screenwash
Thu Aug 31, 2017 12:05 am
1.2 6R engine problems

Last post by gernster « Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:30 pm
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by Daz36 » Wed Aug 24, 2016 8:12 pm

Hi Everyone
I have been a member for a while now, but this is my first post.

I have a problem with my 1.2 6R
The other day the girlfriend was coming...

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Last post by gernster
Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:30 pm
Help a newbie - engine removal

Last post by gernster « Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:28 pm
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by LucyW » Wed May 31, 2017 5:54 pm

So my son has a 2001 polo and is attempting to remove the engine. (he's 15 and this is a project to learn on).
However being total newbies it's like...

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Last post by gernster
Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:28 pm
1.4 engine removal tools/hoist

Last post by gernster « Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:26 pm
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by littlepolo » Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:35 pm

Do I need a crane/hoist to remove and replace a 1.4 engine and transmission?

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Last post by gernster
Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:26 pm
New Owner confused about head unit.

Last post by EdF « Thu Aug 24, 2017 10:13 am
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by EdF » Mon Aug 21, 2017 9:47 pm

I've just bought a '17 Polo Match Edition DSG. I'd like to have Sat Nav but I'm confused by the handbook entitled Composition Media, Discover Media...

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Last post by EdF
Thu Aug 24, 2017 10:13 am
Busted gear box VW Polo 1.9 SDI

Last post by DC_BS « Sun Aug 13, 2017 9:56 pm
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by DC_BS » Thu Aug 10, 2017 11:54 am
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Driving from London to Brighton last night and the gearbox went, couldn't shift into first or any gears, and at one point the gear stick actually...
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Last post by DC_BS
Sun Aug 13, 2017 9:56 pm
Polo 6R Tail Lights

Last post by Sippy « Thu Jul 27, 2017 11:28 am
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by Sippy » Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:08 am

Hi All.
I have been searching for new things to do on my car and recently saw a photo online of a polo 6R tail lights that really stood out to me....

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Last post by Sippy
Thu Jul 27, 2017 11:28 am
2015 Polo SE 1.4TDi Oil and filter capacity

Last post by PoloMint73 « Thu Jul 20, 2017 10:47 pm

by PoloMint73 » Thu Jul 20, 2017 10:47 pm

What is the VW technical oil and filter capacity on a 65 plate Polo 1.4TDi as cannot find in service manual.
Thanks in advance

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Last post by PoloMint73
Thu Jul 20, 2017 10:47 pm
Power steering fluid leak

Last post by DC_BS « Thu Jul 20, 2017 1:40 pm
Replies: 19
by DC_BS » Sun Jun 04, 2017 10:03 am
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I have just discovered a leak under the car this morning which looks like the power steering fluid (checked oil and it seems fine. Last night there...
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Last post by DC_BS
Thu Jul 20, 2017 1:40 pm
Raceland 4-2-1 tube diameter for AFH/AFK

Last post by Aditza579 « Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:54 pm
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by Aditza579 » Wed Mar 22, 2017 1:43 pm

Does anyone know the outer or the inner diameter of the primaries and the secondaries for a Raceland 4-2-1 manifold for AFH/AFK? Or do you have one...

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Last post by Aditza579
Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:54 pm
Fuel Filter Polo 2012 1.2 TDI

Last post by Oneilly « Sat Jul 15, 2017 12:43 pm
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by Oneilly » Fri Jul 14, 2017 4:35 pm

hi All,

Looking to replace my fuel filter, I have located the old one and purchased a new one from Europarts.

My filter is the sealed 1 inlet and...

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Last post by Oneilly
Sat Jul 15, 2017 12:43 pm
Chain or Belt

Last post by Oneilly « Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:03 pm
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by Oneilly » Thu Jul 13, 2017 6:39 pm

Hi Guys,

Just looking a little help, I have a 1.2TDI 2011/12

Can anybody tell me if my car is chain or belt?

Thank you

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Last post by Oneilly
Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:03 pm
Carpet replacement

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Jul 11, 2017 7:13 am
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by littlepolo » Mon Jul 10, 2017 5:30 pm

I'm thinking to replace the carpet on another vehicle and would be pleased to hear from anyone who has done this. Is it likely to be straightforward...

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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Jul 11, 2017 7:13 am
1.4 16v Exhaust Manifold

Last post by alexperkins « Wed Jul 05, 2017 1:04 pm
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by Levaz » Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:35 am

Hi Guys,

Been trying to squeeze every last drop of extra power from my 1.4 16v.

Been looking at exhaust manifolds and these 2 keep coming up....

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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Jul 05, 2017 1:04 pm
Kenwood GVN-MIB 1 - Map Upgrade KNA-SD28E

Last post by yorkshire devil « Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:06 pm
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by yorkshire devil » Sun Jun 25, 2017 11:22 pm

I have the dealer fitted Kenwood GVN-MIB 1 navigation system fitted to my 2015 Polo. Has anyone upgraded the maps on theirs yet? If so where did you...

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Last post by yorkshire devil
Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:06 pm
Auto lights question polo BGT

Last post by iichel « Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:15 pm
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by DKPOLOGT » Fri Nov 06, 2015 11:42 am

Hello :)

Quite often i see this.
DRL on with low beams. Is this correct?

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1446810132.248471.jpg

Instrument cluster also...

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Last post by iichel
Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:15 pm
VW OEM Plug & play subwoofer + amplifier for stock speakers for Polo 6R

Last post by x1022x « Mon Jun 26, 2017 8:24 pm
Replies: 2
by MrMagas » Wed Jun 29, 2016 2:28 pm

Hi i have a 2013 1.2 Tdi polo Match edition the music in there is not too bad but you always want something more, so i looked into subwoofers and...

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Last post by x1022x
Mon Jun 26, 2017 8:24 pm
2001 6K Polo tdi Estate 110 ASV engine, water damaged ecu and fix

Last post by zoopboing « Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:51 pm

by zoopboing » Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:51 pm

Calling all 6K Polo owners with my recent water damaged ecu findings that may give someone else with similar problems easier fixing experience, as I...

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Last post by zoopboing
Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:51 pm
Dent repair West Mildlands

Last post by littlepolo « Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:22 am

by littlepolo » Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:22 am

Looking for someone to fix a few dents and scratches, preferably near BHX area, or mobile.

How do these services work (e.g. paint-less dent repair)?...

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Last post by littlepolo
Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:22 am
2003 Polo 9n Radio Install

Last post by alexperkins « Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:21 pm
Replies: 1
by Erebus » Fri Jun 09, 2017 3:47 pm

Hi All, I was given this radio by a friend and would like to install in into my car as it did not come with one when I bought it. The unit I have...

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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:21 pm
Engine oil analysis

Last post by littlepolo « Tue May 23, 2017 2:40 pm

by littlepolo » Tue May 23, 2017 2:40 pm

Just wondering if anyone has used an engine oil analysis service or an engine oil tester and how have you found it?

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Last post by littlepolo
Tue May 23, 2017 2:40 pm
Exhaust pipe diameter?

Last post by nic_ole « Mon May 22, 2017 5:58 pm

by nic_ole » Mon May 22, 2017 5:58 pm

Could someone please tell me the diameter of my exhaust pipe? I have a hole and need to replace a section in the middle. I'm thinking 50mm but need...

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Last post by nic_ole
Mon May 22, 2017 5:58 pm
Brake fluid shelf life

Last post by alexperkins « Wed May 17, 2017 3:05 pm
Replies: 1
by littlepolo » Wed May 17, 2017 2:26 pm

I have a sealed bottle (tin) of VW brake fluid which is 5+ years old. Will this still be any good to use?

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Last post by alexperkins
Wed May 17, 2017 3:05 pm
Engine weight - 1.4 16V

Last post by alexperkins « Fri May 12, 2017 11:53 am
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by littlepolo » Wed May 10, 2017 3:34 pm

Does anyone have an idea of the approximate weight of a 1.4 16V (petrol) engine (without ancillaries)?

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Last post by alexperkins
Fri May 12, 2017 11:53 am
Bonnet Bolts - 2000 Polo

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:58 pm
Replies: 1
by Zimwi » Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:28 am

Hi - trying to find the correct size tool to remove bonnet bolts which is a fine spline and not the standard torx size - can anyone tell me what size...

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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:58 pm
13 reg polo

Last post by Kylepaul1 « Sat Apr 15, 2017 7:51 pm

by Kylepaul1 » Sat Apr 15, 2017 7:51 pm

Put 2014 front end on 2013 everything fits but spotlights daytime running lights plug is difrent anybody know how to wire up if poss got plugs with...

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Last post by Kylepaul1
Sat Apr 15, 2017 7:51 pm
The car is keeping beeping even the engine is off

Last post by bvs « Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:42 am
Replies: 1
by Happypower » Wed Apr 12, 2017 4:54 pm

Hi All,

My car is a 58 reg polo diesel TDI. Recently, I noticed a short peeping sound occurs frequently, even the engine is off, and no warning...

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Last post by bvs
Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:42 am
RCD 210 Aux

Last post by ed.mcdiarmid « Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:35 pm

by ed.mcdiarmid » Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:35 pm

Trying to add an aux cable to my polo with an rcd 210 radio. Has anyone done this before? Ive got the cable plugged into the back of radio but need...

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Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:35 pm

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