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How to fix the 6N2 ABS Signal Outside Specifications Fault

Last post by zoid « Mon Oct 16, 2023 2:43 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

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:29 am
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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 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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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
MASS Air flow sensor

Last post by able « Tue Oct 08, 2024 1:38 pm

by able » Tue Oct 08, 2024 1:38 pm

I pulled the wires out of the MAF sensor, and the Haynes manual does not have an engine compartment wiring diagram. The MAF sensor has 4 wires, is...

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Tue Oct 08, 2024 1:38 pm
Mechanics can’t help me- electrical problem

Last post by Rbpoole « Tue Sep 17, 2024 11:37 pm
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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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Tue Sep 17, 2024 11:37 pm
Japanese import

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by Martlin998 » Sun Sep 15, 2024 7:35 pm

Hi,
New member,first post!
Is there anyone in the Leatherhead area could help an old pensioner trying to program his Head unit on my Japanese import...

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Last post by Martlin998
Sun Sep 15, 2024 7:35 pm
New stereo install - wiring

Last post by alexperkins « Wed Aug 28, 2024 12:10 am
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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 alexperkins
Wed Aug 28, 2024 12:10 am
6R - Multifunction Steering Wheel Retrofit

Last post by jammydodger « Fri Aug 23, 2024 4:53 pm
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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 jammydodger
Fri Aug 23, 2024 4:53 pm
6R - manual gearbox strange defect

Last post by CarbonChaos « Sat Aug 10, 2024 8:24 am
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by roby293 » Fri Aug 09, 2024 1:44 pm

Hi to all!!
Like every august my car give me some problem :( (maybe my car don't like too hot temperature).

The problem looks like this:
when I am...

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Last post by CarbonChaos
Sat Aug 10, 2024 8:24 am
Wiring for head unit (double DIN) on 2002 9N

Last post by littlepolo « Wed Jun 12, 2024 5:56 pm
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by littlepolo » Tue Jun 11, 2024 4:05 pm

I purchased an Android head unit that uses an ISO harness. In addition, There are a couple of wires that I need to tap into as follows:

Pink -...

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Last post by littlepolo
Wed Jun 12, 2024 5:56 pm
VW Gamma Radio Wiring

Last post by TOMVW16V9N « Wed May 22, 2024 10:37 pm

by TOMVW16V9N » Wed May 22, 2024 10:37 pm

Hello everyone, I am in desperate need of assistance please and it would really help if someone could help. I purchased an external radio for my car...

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Last post by TOMVW16V9N
Wed May 22, 2024 10:37 pm
Intermittent starting fault

Last post by Maarten « Mon May 20, 2024 2:27 pm
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by Nball » Mon May 20, 2024 1:06 pm

Good afternoon after a little advice
I have a 2002 9n polo 1.9tdi.when I start the car after a period of a day or so when I haven’t used it it...

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Last post by Maarten
Mon May 20, 2024 2:27 pm
New radio installation polo 2015 (mib1)

Last post by monk2000 « Fri May 17, 2024 10:56 pm

by monk2000 » Fri May 17, 2024 10:56 pm

Hi guys, maybe you can help me out.

I have an polo 2015/2016 with the mib1.
I bought an android stereo but when I connect the quadlock, it doesn't...

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Last post by monk2000
Fri May 17, 2024 10:56 pm
Any recommendations for android head unit?

Last post by monk2000 « Fri May 10, 2024 1:10 pm

by monk2000 » Fri May 10, 2024 1:10 pm

Hi all, I'm trying to find an android head unit especially with android auto for my 2016 polo, but somehow it seems very hard to find one for 2013...

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Last post by monk2000
Fri May 10, 2024 1:10 pm
Urgent help needed... warping brake discs

Last post by J+silva « Thu May 09, 2024 6:16 pm
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by Erika GTi » Sun May 21, 2006 3:08 pm

May as well start from the beginning... my polo gti had new discs and pads fitted shortly before i bought it as the old ones were warped. A few...

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Last post by J+silva
Thu May 09, 2024 6:16 pm
ABS Module coding (long code)

Last post by arturbo « Sun Apr 28, 2024 6:35 am
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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 arturbo
Sun Apr 28, 2024 6:35 am
MIB3 3GB035866B firmware update

Last post by ciclo « Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:58 am
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by svw » Sat Apr 20, 2024 5:19 am

MIB3 3GB035866B firmware update, firmware 0900 applied to Shanghai Volkswagen, and 0901 applied to FAW Volkswagen.

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Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:58 am
Polo 6c Composition touch possible rear camera retrofit

Last post by Merrick « Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:46 am
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by giannis20vt » Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:47 am
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hello,
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 Merrick
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:46 am
6C GTI tailgate spoiler oem

Last post by Yezdi_90 « Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:35 am
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by khs » Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:34 am

Hi looking to see if anyone knows that part number to the spoiler that attaches into the holes on the tailgate from factory , cheers

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Last post by Yezdi_90
Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:35 am
Dead pedal on Polo 6R

Last post by Yezdi_90 « Sun Feb 11, 2024 11:19 am

by Yezdi_90 » Sun Feb 11, 2024 11:19 am

Guys need your help,
I'm planning to upgrade my footrest with a brushed aluminum cover which I made through a supplier,
but don't how to remove...

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Last post by Yezdi_90
Sun Feb 11, 2024 11:19 am
Please help: TPMS light on, EEPROM malfunction, VCDS no response from controller

Last post by iichel « Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:20 pm
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by 6Reeprom » Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:39 pm

Hello, I decided to make a post in this forum after exhausting most other options, if one of you could save my life “I would appreciate it” would be...

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Last post by iichel
Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:20 pm
polo 6r door mirror wiring diagram and essentials

Last post by Yezdi_90 « Fri Jan 19, 2024 1:53 pm
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by Yezdi_90 » Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:47 am

Hi Guys,
I am looking to retrofit an electronic door wing mirror both driver side and passenger side, currently running on a joystick manual side...

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Last post by Yezdi_90
Fri Jan 19, 2024 1:53 pm
VW 2005 polo immobiliser light flashing

Last post by Yezdi_90 « Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:39 am
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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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Last post by Yezdi_90
Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:39 am
Loss of abs long code

Last post by iichel « Thu Jan 11, 2024 8:15 am
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by Wes1jen » Wed Jan 10, 2024 8:00 pm

Hi, I have a 2012 1.2 in at the moment and the abs ECU code in is showing all zeros.

I have a snap on reader and launch that allow me to recode it...

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Last post by iichel
Thu Jan 11, 2024 8:15 am
Electric Windows not working

Last post by iichel « Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:22 pm
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by mrdoddsi » Fri Jan 05, 2024 3:09 pm

Morning

I have had my polo for a year now and the passengers side window has never opened. It creeks down slightly when using the passenger electric...

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Last post by iichel
Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:22 pm
[SOLVED] POLO 9N alarm problem

Last post by Maarten « Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:24 pm
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by Albonico » Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:16 pm

Hi guys, I have a problem with my Polo 9n, the driver's lock was having a problem, it wouldn't unlock by putting the key in the lock and there was...

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Last post by Maarten
Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:24 pm
VW POLO 6R 2009 yellow lightbulb & highbeam indicator after starting the car

Last post by rlplaya « Fri Dec 08, 2023 12:07 am

by rlplaya » Fri Dec 08, 2023 12:07 am

Hi,

Recently my Polo has started showing yellow lightbulb warning and high beam indicator simultaneously when I start the car. This doesn't occur...

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Last post by rlplaya
Fri Dec 08, 2023 12:07 am
Infotainment system stolen

Last post by sublimagic « Mon Oct 30, 2023 9:16 am
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by sublimagic » Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:37 am

Hi Guys First post and not a happy one either.

Yesterday I became one of the latest victims of the great infotainment system theft craze that by the...

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Last post by sublimagic
Mon Oct 30, 2023 9:16 am
2016 polo Gti rear suspension struts / shocks

Last post by APgti « Thu Oct 05, 2023 5:21 pm

by APgti » Thu Oct 05, 2023 5:21 pm

Hi,

Can anyone tell me the part number for rear suspension struts as mine are leaking. Or even an oem alternative?

Thanks

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Last post by APgti
Thu Oct 05, 2023 5:21 pm
Cover on mib2 in bluetooth

Last post by Homer51 « Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:30 pm

by Homer51 » Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:30 pm

Hello,

In Bluetooth mode i have no cover of the songs on spotify, any idea why ? It was ok on my last rcd.

The unit is a hacked mib2, need to code...

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Last post by Homer51
Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:30 pm
Polo 1.6 9n not starting

Last post by Ayaan61 « Tue Sep 12, 2023 7:00 pm

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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Last post by Ayaan61
Tue Sep 12, 2023 7:00 pm
Help with PQ25 Max BCM and bi-xenons

Last post by iichel « Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:05 pm
Replies: 45
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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Last post by AlexT99
Tue Aug 08, 2023 1:43 am
VIN Number not recognised

Last post by RUM4MO « Sun Aug 06, 2023 2:30 pm
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 9
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
Replies: 8
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
Replies: 5
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
Retrofit mib2 3Q0035846A problem

Last post by Homer51 « Sun Jun 18, 2023 7:39 am
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 3
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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Wed Jun 14, 2023 12:28 pm

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