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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 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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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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by KarlM » Sat Jun 05, 2004 3:41 pm

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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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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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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 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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Last post by Polo1971gti
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
Polo 1.6 9n not starting

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by Ayaan61 » Tue Sep 12, 2023 7:00 pm

Hi guys any advice on what to do next, I've replaced the starter and the car started perfectly fine after that, checked voltage on the battery was...

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Tue Sep 12, 2023 7:00 pm
VW 2005 polo immobiliser light flashing

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by Stevey » Sat Sep 09, 2023 9:19 am

Hi I have a 2005 VW polo starts then immediately shuts down after a few seconds, immobiliser light is flashing on dashboard, have tried keeping key...

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Sat Sep 09, 2023 11:12 am
Help with PQ25 Max BCM and bi-xenons

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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 iichel
Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:05 pm
Third light not working

Last post by Gareth milner « Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:44 pm
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by Simond3 » Sun Jun 11, 2023 9:11 pm

Hi guys my son has 66reg polo gti and his third light (brake light) not working on his tail gate I spoke to the nearest be vw dealers and they said...

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Last post by Gareth milner
Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:44 pm
high level brake light not working but the l/r are

Last post by Gareth milner « Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:52 pm

by Gareth milner » Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:52 pm

Hi can any tell me if there is a on board control unit that operates the rear lights and where it may be fitted please

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Last post by Gareth milner
Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:52 pm
Brake pad contact

Last post by AlexT99 « Tue Aug 08, 2023 1:43 am

by AlexT99 » Tue Aug 08, 2023 1:43 am

Check out the above post. Can someone who knows about brake pads shed some light. Anyone seen them looking L shaped with a small face that makes...

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Tue Aug 08, 2023 1:43 am
VIN Number not recognised

Last post by RUM4MO « Sun Aug 06, 2023 2:30 pm
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by AlexT99 » Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:17 pm

Hello, not sure where to post this so have picked the Chassis board since it's a Chassis number/VIN query.

For some reason my VIN number doesn't...

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Last post by RUM4MO
Sun Aug 06, 2023 2:30 pm
Polo 6R Door Lock issue

Last post by ciclo « Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:57 am
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by roby293 » Tue Jul 25, 2023 7:53 am

Hello everyone.
I have a problem with the left front lock on my Polo.
I start by saying that I bought 3 different ones and they give me the same...

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Last post by ciclo
Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:57 am
Battery replacement help

Last post by AlexT99 « Fri Aug 04, 2023 8:22 pm
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by AlexT99 » Sat Jul 29, 2023 9:35 pm

Hello,

I'm new to this forum and a complete car novice so go easy on me. Sorry in advance for my ramblings :lol: :D

I've had a bit of a nightmare...

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Last post by AlexT99
Fri Aug 04, 2023 8:22 pm
Retrofit park pilot 8k problem

Last post by Homer51 « Wed Aug 02, 2023 12:41 pm
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by Homer51 » Thu Jul 27, 2023 12:03 pm

Hello,

I retrofited my park pilot 4k to 8k, oem, except for the front radars that i bought on ali.

I coded all, but i 've got a problem, when...

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Last post by Homer51
Wed Aug 02, 2023 12:41 pm
What stereo???

Last post by gizmodan7 « Fri Jul 14, 2023 6:31 pm

by gizmodan7 » Fri Jul 14, 2023 6:31 pm

Hi all, looking at picking up a 6n2 gti and restoring it to it's former glory!!! Any ideas on aftermarket stereos that fit the colour theme of the...

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Last post by gizmodan7
Fri Jul 14, 2023 6:31 pm
Loom wires Automatic lights BCM

Last post by ciclo « Sat Jul 01, 2023 5:44 am
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by CoflaVW » Sun Jun 18, 2023 4:23 pm

Good afternoon
First of all I introduce myself properly I am coflaVW and I am a fan of Volksvagen
I am from Chile and as a hobby I entertain myself...

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Last post by ciclo
Sat Jul 01, 2023 5:44 am
Polo 6c Composition touch possible rear camera retrofit

Last post by giannis20vt « Sun Jun 18, 2023 10:47 am
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by giannis20vt » Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:47 am
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i have this unit to my 6C MY2016

I wonder if I can install a rear camera. Not the original, any aftermarket camera.

For example...
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Last post by giannis20vt
Sun Jun 18, 2023 10:47 am
Retrofit mib2 3Q0035846A problem

Last post by Homer51 « Sun Jun 18, 2023 7:39 am
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by Homer51 » Tue Jun 13, 2023 4:29 pm

Hi,

I retrofited RCD330 Carplay (Ali) to a mib2 3Q0035846A on my Polo 6c 2015.

All works like expected except park assist and rear camera (static...

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Last post by Homer51
Sun Jun 18, 2023 7:39 am
Optional Codes

Last post by CarbonChaos « Sat Jun 17, 2023 6:40 pm
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by maxdeacon101 » Wed Jun 14, 2023 3:36 pm

Afternoon,

Does anyone have a list of the codes available to be changed by any chance. Looking to modify a few things but am struggling to find the...

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Last post by CarbonChaos
Sat Jun 17, 2023 6:40 pm
Is this a good option to upgrade the radio in my VW Polo 2008 (2002 - 2009) Hatchback

Last post by su76271 « Wed Jun 14, 2023 12:28 pm

by su76271 » Wed Jun 14, 2023 12:28 pm

So I am looking to upgrade the radio system in my Polo. I've attached a photo to show what the interior looks like here .

I've struggled to find an...

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Last post by su76271
Wed Jun 14, 2023 12:28 pm
EPC warning light

Last post by iichel « Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:01 pm
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by danid » Wed Jun 07, 2023 6:11 pm

Hi new to forum & not particularly technical so any advice much appreciated

I have a 2013 polo done under 40k miles. A few weeks ago epc light came...

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Last post by iichel
Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:01 pm
VW Polo 2015 1.2TSI Air Conditioning

Last post by EW118 « Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:25 pm

by EW118 » Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:25 pm

Good evening,

Apologies if this is the wrong area. I have a VW Polo 2015 1.2TSI which I have had from new. About a month ago the air conditioning...

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Last post by EW118
Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:25 pm
VW POLO 6R 2009 Car Battery Draining

Last post by Maarten « Thu Jun 01, 2023 8:51 pm
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by rlplaya » Wed May 31, 2023 10:56 pm

Hello,

I have a problem with my car battery draining overnight. I've replaced my car battery due to same problem ( car not being able to start when...

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Last post by Maarten
Thu Jun 01, 2023 8:51 pm
DSG. Key won't turn to start position.

Last post by Maarten « Tue May 23, 2023 7:28 am
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by WesternMan » Mon May 22, 2023 8:58 pm

New here so not sure if this is in correct place.

2014, 1.4 Petrol DSG, won't start. Ignition key turns freely to the on position and dash warning...

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Last post by Maarten
Tue May 23, 2023 7:28 am
ABS Module coding (long code)

Last post by iichel « Fri May 19, 2023 12:28 pm
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by sillerha » Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:15 am
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Hello all this is my first post. It's actually in relation to an Ibiza but there isn't a Seat forum with this wealth of posts/knowledge.

I hope...
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Last post by iichel
Fri May 19, 2023 12:28 pm
Whiteline front ARB

Last post by Bluebob « Fri May 12, 2023 8:52 am

by Bluebob » Fri May 12, 2023 8:52 am

I recently purchased one of these to fit to my 2004 9N and am having problems. The supplied clamps were too bulky to fit in next to the subframe...

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Last post by Bluebob
Fri May 12, 2023 8:52 am
Polo 6R - G65 sensor air conditioning pressure switch replacement

Last post by iichel « Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:38 pm
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by decvalts » Wed Jun 30, 2021 12:26 am

Problem :

Air conditioning unit only blows mildly cold air, or no cold air at all. Air con regas does not solve the problem. Scanning with a VCDS or...

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Last post by iichel
Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:38 pm
OEM Touch up Pen

Last post by mubmoh « Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:45 pm
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by djwoodyuk » Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:36 am

Hi.
Is there anywhere online where I can purchase genuine VW touch up pens?
Looking for one for my 2015 BlueGT.

Thanks in advance

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Last post by mubmoh
Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:45 pm
6n shifter mechanism retrofit

Last post by Fishe « Sun Apr 23, 2023 12:09 pm

by Fishe » Sun Apr 23, 2023 12:09 pm

Hello everyone, this might seem a weird question but I have a 96 polo 6n (aee) and the shifter is in a bad state its lose the sometimes I cant shift...

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Last post by Fishe
Sun Apr 23, 2023 12:09 pm
RCD200 poor reception

Last post by LittleBlue56 « Fri Apr 14, 2023 12:02 pm
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by LittleBlue56 » Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:01 pm

Hi All,

My wifes 56 plate polo had developed very poor radio reception recently. RCD200 unit, completely standard.

It will sit on the drive for...

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Last post by LittleBlue56
Fri Apr 14, 2023 12:02 pm
Polo GTI mk6 face lift battery charging

Last post by MikeDO « Sat Apr 08, 2023 5:46 pm
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by MikeDO » Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:57 pm

I've tried a quick SEARCH on the forum, but can't seem to find an answer.

While I know that modern car batteries are a lot better these days....

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Last post by MikeDO
Sat Apr 08, 2023 5:46 pm
Fitting 6N2 GTI clocks and temperature sensor

Last post by StormBreaker « Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:39 pm
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by alexperkins » Tue Apr 30, 2013 9:08 am

This guide has been translated from our kind friends at vwpoloklub.pl

The original is here www.vwpoloklub.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=37543...

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Last post by StormBreaker
Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:39 pm
6R - Multifunction Steering Wheel Retrofit

Last post by Hiroki « Sat Mar 18, 2023 2:52 am
Replies: 67
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 Hiroki
Sat Mar 18, 2023 2:52 am
Knocking from clutch/gearbox

Last post by Paul6113 « Thu Mar 16, 2023 11:01 am
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by Wicky58woo » Fri Mar 11, 2022 9:48 am

I have a 2021 95Tsi Polo Active

On gradually releasing the clutch to the biting point when the car's cold I hear a rhythmic knocking noise. The...

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Last post by Paul6113
Thu Mar 16, 2023 11:01 am
Instrument cluster Issues

Last post by viqil « Tue Feb 28, 2023 8:53 am

by viqil » Tue Feb 28, 2023 8:53 am

Hi,

I’ve been making steady progress with a lot of the issues surrounding my ‘85 Polo C, but the instrument cluster is proving to be one of the few...

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Last post by viqil
Tue Feb 28, 2023 8:53 am
Mileage given on We Connect is in Kilometers

Last post by Highfits « Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:21 am

by Highfits » Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:21 am

This was quite irritating as my data report for my last trip on We Connect online gave Mileage as 8415 when my 2022 registered Polo GTI was only...

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Last post by Highfits
Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:21 am
6n2 GTI Internals advice

Last post by dirtyboy « Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:19 pm
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by web365ster » Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:59 am

just out of interest and for future reference, what sort of power can the standard gti engine internals take? never really found a definite answer on...

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Last post by dirtyboy
Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:19 pm
Advice needed re:2008 1.4 auto lacking pull/power

Last post by 00Dash « Sat Jan 21, 2023 6:29 pm

by 00Dash » Sat Jan 21, 2023 6:29 pm

Hi,

I have just joined the forum as I am sure I will be able to get some good advice & help regarding my mother in laws, 2008 VW Polo 1.4, 6 speed...

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Last post by 00Dash
Sat Jan 21, 2023 6:29 pm
6N - fitting mk5 lights (update with pics)

Last post by Maarten « Tue Jan 17, 2023 9:39 pm
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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 Maarten
Tue Jan 17, 2023 9:39 pm
Induction

Last post by Justnick « Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:17 pm
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by Justnick » Mon Jan 09, 2023 10:57 pm

Alright lads & ladies
I’ve recently had my car stage 1 remapped & now I’m thinking about an induction kit//cold air intake
But for the life of me I...

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Last post by Justnick
Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:17 pm
Problem with dashboard display

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Jan 09, 2023 10:58 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
Mon Jan 09, 2023 10:58 am
Wiper pump suddenly stopped working

Last post by Marc Polo « Mon Jan 02, 2023 1:30 pm

by Marc Polo » Mon Jan 02, 2023 1:30 pm

Good day fellow vw chums!

After the recent -10 cold snap we have experienced across the country and local at first I thought my wiper liquid lines...

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Last post by Marc Polo
Mon Jan 02, 2023 1:30 pm
Mechanics can’t help me- electrical problem

Last post by Maarten « Sat Dec 31, 2022 3:50 am
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by CharlieRR » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:25 pm

Hiya! I’m in desperate need of some advice.
So I have a 2015, polo 1.2L.
Basically, when I turn the vehicle on it works fine, but when I turn my...

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Last post by Maarten
Sat Dec 31, 2022 3:50 am
Polo MK5 subwoofer

Last post by Shane_in_oz « Thu Dec 29, 2022 7:06 am
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by PowerDragon » Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:48 pm

Hi all, my sister wants some bass in her Polo mk5 6R, but also wants to maximise her space, considering it's a small car already.
Traditonal boot...

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Last post by Shane_in_oz
Thu Dec 29, 2022 7:06 am
9N interior light issue

Last post by Maarten « Sat Dec 24, 2022 4:19 pm
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by yachtie335 » Wed Dec 21, 2022 9:00 pm

Hi All, I have the following problem on Polo 9N, 2005.
None of the interior lights are working (just bought the car, so don't know the history). Fuse...

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