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BBS RX2 (GTI Split Rims) Refurb Guide

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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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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
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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Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:40 am
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 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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How to upgrade your RCD-310 to a Sat-Nav RNS-310

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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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Free ICE tips from the Install Doctor

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Brake discs so heavily corroded on 2 year old VW POLO Match 1.2 TSI 90 PS that they need replacing at service

Last post by JMB « Fri Nov 09, 2018 8:01 pm

by JMB » Fri Nov 09, 2018 8:01 pm

Evening,

Today my 2 year old Polo Match 1.2 TSI 90PS, (2 year old to the week) returned to the VW dealership from whence it was purchased brand new,...

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Fri Nov 09, 2018 8:01 pm
Auto dimming mirror problem

Last post by TDITorque « Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:09 pm

by TDITorque » Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:09 pm

Hello Folks!

I have installed an OEM auto dimming mirror on my 2016 polo (India). It seems to be working but it is not dark enough for my eyes,...

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Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:09 pm
VW Polo MKIV Raceland Coilover Fitting

Last post by StagedriveRy « Thu Nov 08, 2018 12:28 pm
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by bstardchild » Sat Sep 29, 2007 11:43 pm
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OK following on frrom the thread in the MKIV section

I bought these from Kam Racing following an offer in the MKIV section

Thanks Jon for all your...
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Last post by StagedriveRy
Thu Nov 08, 2018 12:28 pm
Polo 6c multifunction wheel in caddy

Last post by Tsilikos « Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:17 pm
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by Tsilikos » Mon Nov 05, 2018 5:23 pm

Hello guys I am new, I have a caddy 2016 model with standard steering wheel without buttons, and I want to change it with multifunction one,
I bought...

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Last post by Tsilikos
Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:17 pm
Clunking noise

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Nov 06, 2018 6:23 pm
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by S_Lucy » Fri Nov 02, 2018 3:26 pm

I wonder if anyone can help me, my car is a month old 2018 polo all of a sudden it’s started to make a clunking noise which sounds like its coming...

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Tue Nov 06, 2018 6:23 pm
Vw high idle.

Last post by Ieuan96 « Wed Oct 24, 2018 6:50 pm

by Ieuan96 » Wed Oct 24, 2018 6:50 pm

Anyone know what this is please??

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Wed Oct 24, 2018 6:50 pm
Revs slow to drop

Last post by Ieuan96 « Wed Oct 24, 2018 6:49 pm
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by Ieuan96 » Sun Oct 21, 2018 10:43 am

Morning recently I have been having issues with my revs not dropping or slow to drop.
I have taken it to vw and they said it’s a charging error.
I...

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Last post by Ieuan96
Wed Oct 24, 2018 6:49 pm
Winter Tyres guide

Last post by david.stark « Mon Oct 22, 2018 9:40 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 david.stark
Mon Oct 22, 2018 9:40 am
Headlight flicker when turning steering wheel

Last post by Ieuan96 « Sat Oct 20, 2018 12:09 am

by Ieuan96 » Sat Oct 20, 2018 12:09 am

Hi I noticed that when I turn the steering wheel that my headlights flicker so does my interior light.
Also having high rpm like if the battery is...

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Last post by Ieuan96
Sat Oct 20, 2018 12:09 am
Replacing speakers on my 6N

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Oct 16, 2018 11:39 am
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by Polo96CL » Sun Feb 24, 2008 11:04 pm

Heya,

I wont be the first to say, that the oem speakers in the tweeters and doors suck. I'm using a sony head unit right now and I don't think I can...

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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Oct 16, 2018 11:39 am
Can you swap a bme head for a azq one ?

Last post by ledbury « Fri Oct 12, 2018 10:04 pm

by ledbury » Fri Oct 12, 2018 10:04 pm

Hi, just wanted to know what the differences are between a bme head and a azq one, as I have a damaged bme one and have a azq one in the garage, any...

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Last post by ledbury
Fri Oct 12, 2018 10:04 pm
Polo 6c to Polo gti lower grill swap!

Last post by pocket_rocket « Sun Oct 07, 2018 10:01 am
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by pocket_rocket » Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:03 pm

Hello Everyone!

I have been lurking around this forum for sometime but hesitated :oops: to participate in the discussion because I am from India and...

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Last post by pocket_rocket
Sun Oct 07, 2018 10:01 am
Polo GTI 2017 tweeter wiring

Last post by marky9074 « Wed Sep 26, 2018 2:09 pm

by marky9074 » Wed Sep 26, 2018 2:09 pm

Hi there,

Replacing stock components with a Match MS 62 C universal (should have been a Match MS 62 C VW.1 but ordered wrong)...

My intention was...

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Last post by marky9074
Wed Sep 26, 2018 2:09 pm
6R - Multifunction Steering Wheel Retrofit

Last post by golffather « Mon Sep 10, 2018 10:37 pm
Replies: 40
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 golffather
Mon Sep 10, 2018 10:37 pm
Suspect engine mounts?

Last post by RUM4MO « Sat Sep 08, 2018 8:19 pm
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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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Last post by RUM4MO
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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Last post by GTiJackk
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
Replies: 14
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
Replies: 7
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
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
Replies: 8
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
Replies: 59
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
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 7
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 2
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
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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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Fri May 11, 2018 4:19 pm

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