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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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Mon Oct 16, 2023 2:43 pm
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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Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:29 am
How to repair your flaky, perished Antenna Base Rubber Seal

Last post by Myhaitza15 « Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:11 am
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by Josh_PoloGTi » Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:42 pm
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Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:11 am
Free ICE tips from the Install Doctor

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by KarlM » Sat Jun 05, 2004 3:41 pm

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Fri May 21, 2021 5:38 pm
Free link to ETKA

Last post by Pipefoto « Fri May 22, 2020 9:25 pm
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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.

Carprog---->loading---------close...
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Fri May 22, 2020 9:25 pm
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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Last post by alexperkins
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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Last post by Smithyyy xD
Wed May 30, 2012 12:53 pm
Headlights on after new stereo???

Last post by huwlj3 « Tue May 06, 2025 5:19 pm

by huwlj3 » Tue May 06, 2025 5:19 pm

Hi all. I have fitted an aftermarket stereo in my 2013 R Line. When I turn the car on the headlights come on even with the lights in off position....

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Tue May 06, 2025 5:19 pm
6R - manual gearbox strange defect

Last post by iichel « Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:30 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 iichel
Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:30 am
Polo 6c Composition touch possible rear camera retrofit

Last post by MirdaVW « Sat Mar 29, 2025 10:53 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 MirdaVW
Sat Mar 29, 2025 10:53 am
6R - Multifunction Steering Wheel Retrofit

Last post by Xialrahc « Fri Mar 28, 2025 3:32 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 Xialrahc
Fri Mar 28, 2025 3:32 pm
Window Tinting recommendations

Last post by quiddi « Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:35 am

by quiddi » Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:35 am

Hi together,
can someone recommend a film for window tining? I am searching for products to do it on my own.

1. a good manufacturer of the film
2....

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Last post by quiddi
Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:35 am
Skoda Rapid BCM 7h0937090d High Beam Switch does not light up in fixed mode.

Last post by ciclo « Mon Mar 10, 2025 5:29 pm
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by atifzafrak » Wed Feb 19, 2025 11:55 am

Hello everyone,

I have a 2015 Skoda Rapid Spaceback. It has the factory-installed PQ25 BCM. (7h0937090d)

I have made the following modifications to...

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Last post by ciclo
Mon Mar 10, 2025 5:29 pm
Skoda Rapid BCM Max Adaptation. 6R093708P upgrade 7h0937090d BUT!

Last post by ciclo « Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:42 am
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by omerkartal » Fri Dec 06, 2024 1:43 pm
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hello guys
I have a 2014 Model Skoda Rapid vehicle.
Own original BCM unit 6R093708P. The rain and headlight sensor I use is 1K0955559AH. The rain...
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Last post by ciclo
Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:42 am
Mechanics can’t help me- electrical problem

Last post by Kev_Polo « Sun Jan 26, 2025 9:19 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 Kev_Polo
Sun Jan 26, 2025 9:19 am
GTI AW OEM rear badge

Last post by Jofo « Mon Jan 06, 2025 6:36 pm
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by Jofo » Mon Jan 06, 2025 5:49 pm

I've recently bought a polo GTI AW that has been debadged at the rear. Unfortunately, the badge was lost by the previous owner and I am unable to...

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Last post by Jofo
Mon Jan 06, 2025 6:36 pm
Polo’s windows go down in the rain.

Last post by Bootfit « Fri Dec 27, 2024 1:05 am

by Bootfit » Fri Dec 27, 2024 1:05 am

Hey folks - I have a 15 plate Polo and I’m having intermittent issues with the windows.

Occasionally when it rains, both front windows go down and I...

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Last post by Bootfit
Fri Dec 27, 2024 1:05 am
Central locking remote not working but all else ok?

Last post by PeteGastan62 « Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:09 pm

by PeteGastan62 » Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:09 pm

Evening all and hope everyone had a great Christmas.
My car 2015 Polo 1.2tsi SE, 4dr
After a few days rest we went to start the car today, gained...

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Last post by PeteGastan62
Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:09 pm
Skoda Rapid 2014 4 Window

Last post by ciclo « Sat Dec 14, 2024 4:22 am
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by omerkartal » Fri Dec 13, 2024 2:50 pm

Hello
I can't lower or raise automatically all 4 windows in my Skoda Rapid 2014 1.6 TDİ spaceback.
All windows except the driver's window need to be...

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Last post by ciclo
Sat Dec 14, 2024 4:22 am
Help with battery

Last post by iichel « Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:11 pm
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by JiSingh1 » Wed Dec 11, 2024 9:09 pm

Hi, I bought a battery but unsure if it's the correct one. Unfortunately there's no markings so is there any way of knowing if it's correct.

The...

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Last post by iichel
Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:11 pm
Replace cd/radio with CarPlay 2014 polo

Last post by Dali1020 « Mon Nov 11, 2024 10:23 am

by Dali1020 » Mon Nov 11, 2024 10:23 am

Hi all, daughter has just purchased a 2014 polo with the cd radio below , she wants to upgrade to Apple CarPlay , would like a easy fit if possible,...

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Last post by Dali1020
Mon Nov 11, 2024 10:23 am
Replacing a complete aerial (including cable)

Last post by Maarten « Thu Oct 24, 2024 6:27 pm
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by Geeman » Tue Oct 22, 2024 7:33 pm

Good evening everyone

I'm sorry if this question has been asked previously, but I've joined this forum to try and find an answer. I've tried...

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Last post by Maarten
Thu Oct 24, 2024 6:27 pm
Loom wires Automatic lights BCM

Last post by CoflaVW « Thu Oct 17, 2024 3:28 pm
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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 CoflaVW
Thu Oct 17, 2024 3:28 pm
6r audio upgrade

Last post by __________________zb « Thu Oct 10, 2024 4:33 pm

by __________________zb » Thu Oct 10, 2024 4:33 pm

i'm looking to upgrade the audio in my 2011 6r polo, currently i am using the oem speakers with the original rcd 310 head unit.

i'm currently...

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Last post by __________________zb
Thu Oct 10, 2024 4:33 pm
6r audio upgrade

Last post by __________________zb « Thu Oct 10, 2024 4:32 pm

by __________________zb » Thu Oct 10, 2024 4:32 pm

i'm looking to upgrade the audio in my 2011 6r polo, currently i am using the oem speakers with the original rcd 310 head unit.

i'm currently...

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Last post by __________________zb
Thu Oct 10, 2024 4:32 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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Last post by able
Tue Oct 08, 2024 1:38 pm
Japanese import

Last post by Martlin998 « Sun Sep 15, 2024 7:35 pm

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
Replies: 14
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
Wiring for head unit (double DIN) on 2002 9N

Last post by littlepolo « Wed Jun 12, 2024 5:56 pm
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 9
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
Replies: 1
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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Last post by ciclo
Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:58 am
6C GTI tailgate spoiler oem

Last post by Yezdi_90 « Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:35 am
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 3
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...

3 Replies

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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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 2
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

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