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How to fix the 6N2 ABS Signal Outside Specifications Fault

Last post by vas.bak « Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:36 pm
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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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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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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 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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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 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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Last stupid questions - Pioneer stereo install

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by PugBrothers » Sun Nov 17, 2019 10:24 pm

Hi All,

I have a Pioneer SPH-230DAB and I am about to install it in my Polo 1.4 Bluemotion 9n3 (this car is my first one - I have absolutely no...

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Sun Nov 17, 2019 11:03 pm
Winter Tyres guide

Last post by david.stark « Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:52 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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Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:52 am
How to change Selector shaft oil seal, on a 6n2

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Nov 07, 2019 12:47 pm
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by revolutionrock » Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:59 pm

How to change Selector shaft oil seal, on a 6n2:
Get the PDF here:

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Thu Nov 07, 2019 12:47 pm
Tinny rattle...DSG?

Last post by NixonGTI « Tue Nov 05, 2019 2:07 pm

by NixonGTI » Tue Nov 05, 2019 2:07 pm

Hi guys

I am hoping somebody can shed some light on this tinny rattle I'm getting around gear changes, more prevalent when the engine is cold.

The...

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Last post by NixonGTI
Tue Nov 05, 2019 2:07 pm
Fitting rear speakers

Last post by ma444 « Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:47 pm

by ma444 » Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:47 pm

Any ideas on how to fit rear speakers and run cables.

My Polo does not have them as factory fitted.

It's a 2010 s

I'd like to put them in door...

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Last post by ma444
Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:47 pm
Possible repair method for coolant fan

Last post by 937carrera « Thu Oct 24, 2019 5:43 pm

by 937carrera » Thu Oct 24, 2019 5:43 pm

One of the common failures of the cooling fans on the 6n2, and probably other Polos / VW's is that the slow speed stops working because the resistor...

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Last post by 937carrera
Thu Oct 24, 2019 5:43 pm
Need help ! Polo 6c 2016 with c.color and video interface addaptor

Last post by dinoslmn « Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:15 pm

by dinoslmn » Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:15 pm

hello,
Need help !(sorry for my English...)
i am a happy owner of a polo 6c MY 2016 with a Vw Composition Color 6C0035869D
local VW importer...

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Last post by dinoslmn
Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:15 pm
Different 1.4 TSi engines.

Last post by KaiW01 « Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:49 am

by KaiW01 » Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:49 am

Hi there,

If this question has been asked before please refer me there. I was wondering what the difference is between the engine in a Blue GT DSG...

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Last post by KaiW01
Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:49 am
1.8T swap

Last post by whoppadom « Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:52 pm

by whoppadom » Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:52 pm

I know every man and his dog goes on about doing this... but i have been looking at possibly doing it in the near future after getting very bored of...

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Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:52 pm
Polo 6c Bixenon upgrade

Last post by akshayP « Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:06 am

by akshayP » Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:06 am

Hello everyone,

I know this has been discussed a lot of times but I need help with procuring the parts and I'm not sure which harnesses do I need....

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Last post by akshayP
Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:06 am
195 45 16? Major scrubbing!

Last post by Aquavalver « Fri Oct 18, 2019 6:35 am
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by Conor_6n2 » Wed Oct 16, 2019 10:17 am

Hi Guys I'm new to the 6n2 scene and wanna slam my 2001 6n2, I kept the wheels from my old mx5 to stick on my polo and even with some arch rolling...

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Last post by Aquavalver
Fri Oct 18, 2019 6:35 am
Standard speakers - what wattage

Last post by ma444 « Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:32 pm

by ma444 » Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:32 pm

My Polo has the RCD 210 unit - I know it's output is 4 x 20 w - what's the standard spec of the speakers that VW fitted?

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Last post by ma444
Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:32 pm
VW POLO 1.2 TSI 2014 Remap Tuning

Last post by Aquavalver « Mon Oct 14, 2019 4:13 pm
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by nekisha » Fri Oct 11, 2019 5:42 pm

HI. What is the budget way to remap polo 1.2 tsi 90ps? I can't find similar topic here. Googling I can see GBP400+ packages for 130-140ps Stage 1...

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Last post by Aquavalver
Mon Oct 14, 2019 4:13 pm
White(ish) Bulbs

Last post by Aquavalver « Mon Oct 14, 2019 10:43 am
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by joere07 » Tue Mar 05, 2019 1:58 pm

Hi!

I'm after the whitest halogen bulbs for my 2016 Polo BlueGT (H7 Halogens)

I understand it's near impossible to get pure white light from...

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Last post by Aquavalver
Mon Oct 14, 2019 10:43 am
T4/5 wheels for my polo 9ne.

Last post by markjc « Fri Oct 04, 2019 12:54 am

by markjc » Fri Oct 04, 2019 12:54 am

Hi everyone, I'm considering fitting some 16 or 17 inch transporter steel wheels to my 2006 mk7 9ne. At the moment I have the standard steel wheels...

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Last post by markjc
Fri Oct 04, 2019 12:54 am
LED headlight bulbs in Halogen unit

Last post by nunbar « Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:04 pm
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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 nunbar
Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:04 pm
Fuse with delayed shutdown?

Last post by nunbar « Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:47 pm

by nunbar » Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:47 pm

Hello.
Long-time lurker on this forum.
I have an Android HU on my 6R(2011) Polo. It used t drain my battery (had to change about 2 months ago)....

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Last post by nunbar
Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:47 pm
Polo 6r remote to golf 7 remote???

Last post by citur4316 « Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:33 pm

by citur4316 » Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:33 pm

Hi,
anyone change, transform, adapt a golf 7 remote key for a Polo 6r,????

Every help can be apreciate :P :P

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Last post by citur4316
Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:33 pm
Car stalled and now won't start.

Last post by Rachel_ « Tue Sep 24, 2019 11:47 am

by Rachel_ » Tue Sep 24, 2019 11:47 am

I'm completely stuck right now. I had to brake harshly a few days ago driving home, I assumed I stalled the car but then it wouldn't start back up...

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Last post by Rachel_
Tue Sep 24, 2019 11:47 am
Error locking Polo 6R -VCDS log- Alarm LED constant

Last post by mounir.ma « Mon Sep 23, 2019 11:51 am

by mounir.ma » Mon Sep 23, 2019 11:51 am

Hi there.

First post here with this forum, hope you can help me.

Very strange issue *i think after changing battery*.

When locking car, the...

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Last post by mounir.ma
Mon Sep 23, 2019 11:51 am
Interior lights problem

Last post by yerbest « Sun Sep 22, 2019 8:21 am

by yerbest » Mon Jul 29, 2019 10:14 am

Hi,

I have a new 2019 Polo. About 1 month ago my interior lights and baggage lights stopped working.
In the garage they found a short in the...

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Last post by yerbest
Sun Sep 22, 2019 8:21 am
Hardwire dashcam install Polo 6R/6C DIY

Last post by j3rom3 « Sat Sep 21, 2019 10:25 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 j3rom3
Sat Sep 21, 2019 10:25 pm
6R - Multifunction Steering Wheel Retrofit

Last post by rayray67 « Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:25 am
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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 rayray67
Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:25 am
RCD 210 upgrade

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Sep 02, 2019 4:45 pm
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by ma444 » Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:28 pm

I would like to have the ability to stream music via Bluetooth. Currently I have an RCD 210 radio fitted.

Ive been looking online and wondered what...

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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Sep 02, 2019 4:45 pm
Vw polo 2015 1.0 mpi gearboxe oil change

Last post by Killa_uk « Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:36 pm

by Killa_uk » Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:36 pm

As title says need help changing my gearbox oil in my 1.0 mpi cant seem to find the fill hole 🤦‍♂️
Attached a pic of my box

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Last post by Killa_uk
Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:36 pm
RCD 310 Saving radio presets

Last post by JO OA6050 « Mon Aug 12, 2019 10:39 pm

by JO OA6050 » Mon Aug 12, 2019 10:39 pm

Evening all,

Recently bought a 63 plate 1.2l Polo Trendline

I’am stumped on how to store/place radio stations i’d Like in the memory slots on DAB...

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Last post by JO OA6050
Mon Aug 12, 2019 10:39 pm
Tyres for 16" wheels on a 6n2 GTI

Last post by MarkTS74 « Wed Aug 07, 2019 3:09 pm

by MarkTS74 » Wed Aug 07, 2019 3:09 pm

Hello all
After Many years of other VW's and family commitments and needing a car (MK5 Jetta Sport 140ps/Jetta MK6 GT 150ps) for towing a trailer...

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Last post by MarkTS74
Wed Aug 07, 2019 3:09 pm
New stereo install - wiring

Last post by littlepolo « Tue Aug 06, 2019 3:46 pm
Replies: 7
by littlepolo » Sat Jul 20, 2019 1:17 pm

In the middle of a Android head unit install. Replacing OEM stereo.

The correct type of connector blocks are supplied with the new unit but the...

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Last post by littlepolo
Tue Aug 06, 2019 3:46 pm
[Guide] Hardwire Dashcam [With Photos] MK10 (AW)

Last post by MattHGR « Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:28 pm
Replies: 6
by phileep » Sat Feb 02, 2019 10:57 am

Hi all

In this guide, I hardwired my dash cam in to the fuse box.

My purpose was to neatly enclose the cable so it didn't dangle down the centre of...

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Last post by MattHGR
Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:28 pm
Pin out for polo 9N1 0G4 Convenience system central control unit

Last post by jonnychooch « Mon Jul 29, 2019 9:15 pm

by jonnychooch » Mon Jul 29, 2019 9:15 pm

Hi ,
hello everyone, thought it might be time to become a member as we have 2 polos atm

over the weekend thought it would be a good idea to have...

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Last post by jonnychooch
Mon Jul 29, 2019 9:15 pm
Dashcam power source (switched)

Last post by littlepolo « Mon Jul 29, 2019 2:54 pm

by littlepolo » Mon Jul 29, 2019 2:54 pm

I have a dash camera that is currently switched on the ignition. I'd like to add a toggle switch with an LED so I have the option to source 12V from...

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Last post by littlepolo
Mon Jul 29, 2019 2:54 pm
Rear discs, pads, and shoes(?) replacement

Last post by littlepolo « Fri Jul 26, 2019 5:08 pm

by littlepolo » Fri Jul 26, 2019 5:08 pm

I've been asked to help replace rear discs, pads, and shoes on a Golf. It has about 75K on the clock. Is it likely the shoes will need replacing...

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Last post by littlepolo
Fri Jul 26, 2019 5:08 pm
Clearcoat restore surface finish (bumpers)

Last post by littlepolo « Mon Jul 22, 2019 12:59 pm

by littlepolo » Mon Jul 22, 2019 12:59 pm

The bumpers are looking dull and I was wondering if anyone has successfully restored the surface finish, e.g. using T-Cut, power mop, etc?

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Last post by littlepolo
Mon Jul 22, 2019 12:59 pm
Hama DAB antenna install

Last post by littlepolo « Mon Jul 22, 2019 12:05 pm

by littlepolo » Mon Jul 22, 2019 12:05 pm

New head unit has DAB and Aukey dual dash cam was reported to have caused a few DAB interference issues from other owners of the same camera. My dash...

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Last post by littlepolo
Mon Jul 22, 2019 12:05 pm
AC condenser fan question

Last post by Matt Brighton « Fri Jul 19, 2019 7:56 am
Replies: 3
by Matt Brighton » Thu Jul 18, 2019 9:05 am

Hi

No AC in my 1.2 2003 9n. the condensor fan won't activate when I switch the ac on...

The indicator light comes on, and the heater blower and...

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Last post by Matt Brighton
Fri Jul 19, 2019 7:56 am
Coil pack connector removal

Last post by Slider09 « Thu Jul 18, 2019 5:48 pm

by Slider09 » Thu Jul 18, 2019 5:48 pm

Hi

I have a 2015 1.2 TSI, just trying to pull one of the spark plugs to check condition but was beaten at the first hurdle.

How to remove the...

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Last post by Slider09
Thu Jul 18, 2019 5:48 pm
Android head unit bench test

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:42 am
Replies: 2
by littlepolo » Thu Jul 04, 2019 3:40 pm

I have an Android head unit I need to bench test (probably need to update the firmware). Is if going to be OK to power this up on the bench without...

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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:42 am
Juddering

Last post by littlepolo « Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:24 am
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by AdamCaban » Sun May 19, 2019 3:20 am

Anyone know about the car juddering when low revs like when going up a hill? It’s all good but sometimes it judders when building up speed.... any...

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Last post by littlepolo
Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:24 am
Alternative Head Unit

Last post by mudmuppet « Tue Jul 02, 2019 1:15 pm
Replies: 1
by mudmuppet » Tue Jul 02, 2019 12:43 pm

Hi, my first post on here, I'm sure this has been asked before but can't seem to find any information on the matter, I need some help:

I have a 2014...

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Last post by mudmuppet
Tue Jul 02, 2019 1:15 pm
Stereo Replacement MK4 Polo

Last post by Head of Sector 7 « Sun Jun 30, 2019 3:55 pm
Replies: 10
by OtherBarry » Sun Sep 04, 2016 2:44 pm

Hi Everyone.

I'm in need of some advice when it comes to replacing the stereo on my 2002 MK4 Polo. I'm fed up with the poor audio quality you get...

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Last post by Head of Sector 7
Sun Jun 30, 2019 3:55 pm
2019 Polo SE Boot Latch failure

Last post by RUM4MO « Fri Jun 28, 2019 5:14 pm
Replies: 2
by JakeSweeney » Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:39 pm

Hi,

I have bought my brand new Polo today and am stuck with the boot and wanted to post in here before I return the the dealership in case I end up...

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Fri Jun 28, 2019 5:14 pm

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