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Upgrade from RCD210 to RCD310 for AUX input

Last post by Amrit599 « Tue Dec 19, 2017 5:53 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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Last post by Amrit599
Tue Dec 19, 2017 5:53 pm
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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Last post by Mike_Galv
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.

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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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Sat Jun 05, 2004 3:41 pm
New to detailing

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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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Fri May 25, 2018 6:00 am
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
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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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Last post by dimblue
Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:18 pm
Bury Cc6098 Bluetooth issue

Last post by plumpton « Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:46 am

by plumpton » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:46 am

Hi all I have a Bury Cc6098 bluetooth car kit installed in my 2013 Polo BlueGT.

My phone is an iPhone. Since upgrading to IOS 11 I have had an...

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Last post by plumpton
Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:46 am
Polo S 55 plate stereo fascia help

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Jan 30, 2018 3:26 pm
Replies: 3
by Kirjenmar » Sat Jan 06, 2018 2:31 am

Hi everyone basically I'm trying to take out my radio and put a new aftermarket one in. I have a single Din radio (no cage) with the wires that I'd...

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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Jan 30, 2018 3:26 pm
Polo 6n2 gearbox issues

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Jan 28, 2018 10:55 am
Replies: 2
by Nathancoops » Thu Jan 25, 2018 7:22 pm

First post hope iv posted in the right section so here goes been hearing a slight whine coming from what I think was the release bearing on the...

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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Jan 28, 2018 10:55 am
LED headlight bulbs in Halogen unit

Last post by ConnorH97 « Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:25 pm

by ConnorH97 » Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:25 pm

Has anyone fit LED bulbs into halogen units? If so is it just plug and play? Thanks for any responses in advance

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Last post by ConnorH97
Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:25 pm
6R - Multifunction Steering Wheel Retrofit

Last post by lukafoto « Wed Jan 03, 2018 4:49 pm
Replies: 38
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 lukafoto
Wed Jan 03, 2018 4:49 pm
6n2 Aftermarket Rear Anti Roll Bar

Last post by Levaz « Wed Dec 27, 2017 4:32 pm

by Levaz » Wed Dec 27, 2017 4:32 pm

I've done some searching and seen a few guys on here have them fitted, but I'm confused as to which one / what car they've actually come from.

I...

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Last post by Levaz
Wed Dec 27, 2017 4:32 pm
High tick over issue.

Last post by Mark-k « Wed Nov 29, 2017 6:57 pm

by Mark-k » Wed Nov 29, 2017 6:57 pm

Hey guys, my 2012 1.2tdi has developed a little problem. When stopping at lights or a junction the revs pick up slightly after a second. If I blip...

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Last post by Mark-k
Wed Nov 29, 2017 6:57 pm
Connecting a dash cam directly to the car

Last post by SamJRogers « Tue Nov 28, 2017 12:10 pm

by SamJRogers » Tue Nov 28, 2017 12:10 pm

I'm looking to connect a dash cam directly to a circuit on a 2008 Polo Bluemotion and wondered if anyone else has done this with this model?

Ideally...

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Last post by SamJRogers
Tue Nov 28, 2017 12:10 pm
Supermarket or branded fuel? The age old discussion!

Last post by 937carrera « Mon Nov 27, 2017 5:30 pm
Replies: 15
by decipherxx » Sun Jun 19, 2016 8:13 pm
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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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Last post by 937carrera
Mon Nov 27, 2017 5:30 pm
Best tyres for motorway driving?

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:06 pm
Replies: 18
by DC_BS » Tue Aug 04, 2015 9:47 pm
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Can anyone recommend the best tyres for prolonged motorway driving? (up to 2 hours).

Tyre is 195/55/R15 85V.

Are budget ones recommended? Or shall...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:06 pm
Battery connections

Last post by alexperkins « Fri Nov 24, 2017 10:58 pm
Replies: 1
by Butchphil » Fri Nov 24, 2017 4:45 pm

I've just had my battery replaced, while doing so I notice a small black wire, connected to the -ve has snapped. The guy changing the battery said it...

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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Nov 24, 2017 10:58 pm
Rear speakers and Aux-in 2008 Polo Match

Last post by audicab26 « Mon Oct 30, 2017 3:28 pm
Replies: 5
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
Mon Oct 30, 2017 3:28 pm
Car radio advice.

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Oct 26, 2017 10:28 pm
Replies: 5
by silentsmoke13 » Sun Oct 22, 2017 5:17 pm

Hi all. I am new to this forum and glad to find like minded people. I recently bought a VW Polo Blue GT and I want to replace the standard radio...

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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Oct 26, 2017 10:28 pm
Headunit not powering on automaticaly

Last post by Cole « Tue Oct 24, 2017 10:33 pm
Replies: 9
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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Last post by Cole
Tue Oct 24, 2017 10:33 pm
Incorrect DAB Station Logo

Last post by alexperkins « Sat Oct 21, 2017 9:47 pm
Replies: 4
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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Last post by alexperkins
Sat Oct 21, 2017 9:47 pm
Radio Code

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:50 pm
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 1
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
Subwoofer Install - Removal of glove box unit

Last post by st-gti « Mon Sep 25, 2017 1:19 pm
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 1
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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Last post by alexperkins
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
Replies: 28
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
Replies: 6
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....

6 Replies

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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
Replies: 2
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...

2 Replies

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Last post by ThomasJ
Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:52 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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Thu Aug 31, 2017 12:05 am

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