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BBS RX2 (GTI Split Rims) Refurb Guide

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:24 am
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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
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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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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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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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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RCD330 inc CarPlay and Android auto

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by BJEISH » Fri Jan 18, 2019 12:03 am

Currently own a 2010 VW Polo but looking to change to a 12 plate mark 6 golf that is fitted with an RCD210.

Am I correct in thinking that this is an...

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Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:54 pm
Coil ignition

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by Kellyp13 » Wed Jan 16, 2019 10:07 am

Hi Guys,
I have a 2001 polo with a firing issue, I am looking for the resistance specifications regarding an NGK U2003 ignition coil, I’ve read that...

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Wed Jan 16, 2019 10:07 am
Bluetooth media audio greyed out (bluetooth retrofit)

Last post by winky666 « Sun Jan 13, 2019 5:13 am
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by winky666 » Sat Nov 24, 2018 9:44 pm

Hi,

I have just retro fitted a 7P6 035 730C bluetooth module in a VW POLO 6R with a Bosch RCD510. The installation was pretty straight forward and...

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Last post by winky666
Sun Jan 13, 2019 5:13 am
From where take the CAN signal (+/-) [Polo 6c 2015]

Last post by salas « Fri Jan 11, 2019 5:38 pm

by salas » Fri Jan 11, 2019 5:38 pm

Hi guys,
I want to install OPS 8k system for my polo 6c 2015.
Following this diagram:
37968-polo-ops.jpg

Where is the point B390 ? and what's the...

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Last post by salas
Fri Jan 11, 2019 5:38 pm
Vacuum pipe adrift

Last post by Stevo123 « Sun Dec 30, 2018 3:23 pm

by Stevo123 » Sun Dec 30, 2018 3:23 pm

Hi, my daughter has a 2005 1.4 16v polo, I have noticed a vacuum hose which comes through the bulkhead on the passenger side which seems to have come...

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Last post by Stevo123
Sun Dec 30, 2018 3:23 pm
Decode anti-collision stuff

Last post by alexperkins « Sat Dec 29, 2018 10:01 am
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by Andy Beats » Fri Dec 28, 2018 2:00 pm

I don't suppose anyone knows of a company that will permanently disable all the anti-collision stuff on a Polo?
I find it a pain on any setting, but...

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Last post by alexperkins
Sat Dec 29, 2018 10:01 am
RCD310 for RCD510 Polo 6R

Last post by fergy « Fri Dec 28, 2018 4:50 pm
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by beatty599 » Sun Aug 23, 2015 10:04 am

I need advice

I currently have an RCD310 with a TPK Bluetooth kit fitted by VW and also have parking sensors so I was wondering if it would be a...

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Last post by fergy
Fri Dec 28, 2018 4:50 pm
RCN210 install help needed!

Last post by arry08 « Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:29 pm

by arry08 » Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:29 pm

Hi,

I need a bit of advice, I've bought a Deesay RCN210 to replace a RCD200 in the wife's car. I've bought the iso to quadlock harness they...

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Last post by arry08
Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:29 pm
'Phone not available'

Last post by alhamzahh « Thu Dec 20, 2018 7:42 pm

by alhamzahh » Thu Dec 20, 2018 7:42 pm

I own a VW polo 2015 Reg

I recently had its infotainment system go dark. I took it to Volkswagen and they charge £65 to diagnose that I needed a new...

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Last post by alhamzahh
Thu Dec 20, 2018 7:42 pm
Speaker failure !

Last post by LTPolo123 « Thu Dec 20, 2018 5:10 pm

by LTPolo123 » Thu Dec 20, 2018 5:10 pm

The left speaker is dead on our Polo (2012 1.2). I wiggled the wiring, no help. I removed the door card and removed/cleaned and replaced the push on...

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Last post by LTPolo123
Thu Dec 20, 2018 5:10 pm
1.4TDi EGR Valve

Last post by vincentvdl « Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:07 am
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by bewsh » Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:44 pm

Hi, my mothers CEL came on so she went and had it scanned and it came up with a fault with the EGR valve. I want to try and clean it out before she...

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Last post by vincentvdl
Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:07 am
MK3 polo Coolant issue

Last post by alexperkins « Wed Dec 12, 2018 4:28 pm
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by Franks3188 » Mon Dec 10, 2018 1:10 pm

Hi all,

Apologies if this is in wrong section etc or has been asked before..

I have a mk3 1998 1.4 polo, only done 38k miles and all was well.. it...

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Wed Dec 12, 2018 4:28 pm
Help with scratches on new car!

Last post by kasapovic75 « Sun Dec 09, 2018 9:55 pm
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by Joeistheking » Thu Nov 29, 2018 8:54 pm

Hi all,

I bought a new Polo last weekend and was really excited to fit a TSI grill badge to it. I couldn't figure out a way of attaching the badge...

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Last post by kasapovic75
Sun Dec 09, 2018 9:55 pm
VW POLO 1.2 TSI 90 stock to 130bhp remap

Last post by rico « Sat Dec 08, 2018 3:39 am

by rico » Sat Dec 08, 2018 3:39 am

Dear All.

I am thinking to upgrade via OBD (Dealer /tunning company) from 90stock bhp (1.2 tsi 6r) to 130bhp but i would like to know from experts...

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Last post by rico
Sat Dec 08, 2018 3:39 am
VW POLO 1.2 TSI90 wheels upgrade to 17inch

Last post by MarkTS74 « Fri Dec 07, 2018 10:48 am
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by rico » Wed Dec 05, 2018 7:44 am

Dear All,

I am going to upgrade my current vw polo model 2016 6R alloy to 17inch tyres 215/40 as according the manufacture this model is ready for...

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Last post by MarkTS74
Fri Dec 07, 2018 10:48 am
Polo 1.2 idle problems

Last post by Jamaal « Wed Dec 05, 2018 6:06 pm

by Jamaal » Wed Dec 05, 2018 6:06 pm

Hey guys new to the forum need some help with my 2010 1.2 petrol 60ps polo. On idle the car runs fine however after revving it up the car drops below...

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Last post by Jamaal
Wed Dec 05, 2018 6:06 pm
Airbag light on

Last post by Rallyman « Wed Dec 05, 2018 3:48 pm

by Rallyman » Wed Dec 05, 2018 3:48 pm

Hi all
I am the proud owner of a polo 1.4 cl 1998 model future classic.this week the airbag light came on so I had it diagnosed as drivers side...

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Last post by Rallyman
Wed Dec 05, 2018 3:48 pm
RDC 310

Last post by Fatmackem40 « Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:20 pm

by Fatmackem40 » Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:20 pm

Hi
I have RDC310, but the AUX input doesn't work, or show in the menu. It does show CD Ext. I have removed the stereo and found a iPod Adapter which...

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Last post by Fatmackem40
Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:20 pm
Stereo

Last post by sophie.wheeler « Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:31 am
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by sophie.wheeler » Sun Dec 02, 2018 9:39 pm

Hi guys really need some help with my 2014 6c polo. I've bought a new aftermarket stereo too fit and all the other bits to go with it but the wiring...

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Last post by sophie.wheeler
Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:31 am
Battery drains when it rains

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:22 am
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by andrew.donne » Fri Nov 30, 2018 11:39 am

1.2 5dr match 2009

Hi please help, every time I drive my car when it is raining out, I take the key out of the ignition and everything still works...

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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:22 am
Polo 2015 FIRMWARE UPDATE

Last post by kieran_baugh « Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:56 am

by kieran_baugh » Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:56 am

Hello,

I have an issue with my volkswagon POLO, When I turn on the car the infotainment system constant flashes a blue and red screen saying...

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Last post by kieran_baugh
Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:56 am
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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Last post by TDITorque
Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:09 pm
VW Polo MKIV Raceland Coilover Fitting

Last post by StagedriveRy « Thu Nov 08, 2018 12:28 pm
Replies: 37
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 1
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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Last post by alexperkins
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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Last post by Ieuan96
Wed Oct 24, 2018 6:50 pm
Revs slow to drop

Last post by Ieuan96 « Wed Oct 24, 2018 6:49 pm
Replies: 7
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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 8
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
Replies: 3
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...

1 Replies

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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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 1
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...

1 Replies

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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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Mon Aug 27, 2018 11:39 am

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