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How to install RClick Remote Central Locking Kits

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Apr 27, 2023 3:02 pm
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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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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
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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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
Help with PQ25 Max BCM and bi-xenons

Last post by ciclo « Mon May 15, 2023 4:54 am
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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 ciclo
Mon May 15, 2023 4:54 am
Polo 6c Composition touch possible rear camera retrofit

Last post by iichel « Fri May 12, 2023 4:01 pm
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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 iichel
Fri May 12, 2023 4:01 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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Last post by Maarten
Sat Dec 24, 2022 4:19 pm
Car icon on multimedia display

Last post by Adamest Adam « Sat Dec 10, 2022 2:29 pm

by Adamest Adam » Sat Dec 10, 2022 2:29 pm

Hi all
Does anyone know if it’s possible to change the image of the car displayed on the car info screen?
I’d just like mine to match my car.

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Last post by Adamest Adam
Sat Dec 10, 2022 2:29 pm
MIB1 Firmware Update

Last post by rbz5416 « Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:01 am
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by rbz5416 » Tue Mar 29, 2022 10:58 am

The unit in my 2015 Polo has a number of annoying glitches so I'd like to try a firmware update, but not willing to pay a dealer when there's no...

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Last post by rbz5416
Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:01 am
HELP NEEDED TO IDENTIFY CABLE

Last post by iichel « Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:09 am
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by sussexjim » Wed Apr 14, 2021 12:35 pm

Firstly Hello to everyone.
I have purchased a 2010 Polo 1.2 Moda for my 17 year old daughter for her 1st car but it has what im being told is called...

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Last post by iichel
Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:09 am
VW Pin removal tool

Last post by giannis20vt « Sun Nov 27, 2022 6:52 am
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by giannis20vt » Sun Nov 20, 2022 10:42 am

Apart from the original tool from VW (VAS 1798/18, VAS 1978/7A) is there any idea for a simple DIY removal tool ?
I have some of those cheap tools...

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Last post by giannis20vt
Sun Nov 27, 2022 6:52 am
Polo Won't Start (+ No Lights on Dash)

Last post by spacewalker « Wed Nov 16, 2022 4:51 am
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by bdasultan » Tue Nov 15, 2022 2:35 pm

Hi there

My car stopped running 2 months ago after going into a pit with dirt and water (it was rainy season). There were lights on dash but nothing...

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Last post by spacewalker
Wed Nov 16, 2022 4:51 am
door latch in 9n3 5door polo help

Last post by CarbonChaos « Tue Nov 15, 2022 12:21 pm
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by web365ster » Tue Nov 15, 2022 12:01 pm

I have been changing the door latch in my 9n3 5door polo this morning have it all loose except for the wire that connects the latch to the outside...

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Last post by CarbonChaos
Tue Nov 15, 2022 12:21 pm
Coil over recommendation

Last post by web365ster « Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:58 am

by web365ster » Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:58 am

Hi,

I'm looking to get some coilovers . I have been looking at the TA TECHNIX High-Quality Coilover kit.

Does anyone know what the ride quality is...

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Last post by web365ster
Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:58 am
M14x1.5 thread taper tool

Last post by iichel « Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:02 pm
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by kaijun61 » Wed Mar 23, 2022 9:19 am

Hi! one of my polo front wheel bolts is thread stripped. I need to clean stripped threads in wheel hub using M14x1.5 taper. But I don't know if a 1/2...

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Last post by iichel
Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:02 pm
Retrofit G33 screenwash low level sensor (Polo Mk4 9N3)

Last post by Sam78 « Tue Nov 08, 2022 7:13 pm

by Sam78 » Tue Nov 08, 2022 7:13 pm

I've recently done a retrofit install of the windscreen washer fluid low level sensor (G33) in a 2006 9N3 1.2 12v Polo righthand drive (S trim). I've...

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Last post by Sam78
Tue Nov 08, 2022 7:13 pm
1994 polo breadvan power loss

Last post by Dragon10000 « Mon Nov 07, 2022 5:48 pm

by Dragon10000 » Mon Nov 07, 2022 5:48 pm

Hi, I'm back and needing your expertise and knowledge again. You've all been so helpful before, I'm hoping you can help me again. I'll try to give as...

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Last post by Dragon10000
Mon Nov 07, 2022 5:48 pm
door lock and windows

Last post by Gorseybank « Tue Nov 01, 2022 2:09 pm

by Gorseybank » Tue Nov 01, 2022 2:09 pm

Hi, I have a 2012 vw polo R61. When the car is unlocked manually from the driver's side and the door is opened both windows open.
If the car is...

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Last post by Gorseybank
Tue Nov 01, 2022 2:09 pm
Acc / Obdeleven

Last post by 2fast4ya « Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:05 am
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by Edu_Moraes » Tue Jul 26, 2022 3:40 pm

Hello, I'm new here and I live in Brazil, I have a Polo 1.0 Tsi year 2020, I believe the platform is similar to golf.
I wanted some help to know if...

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Last post by 2fast4ya
Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:05 am
Toggling Polo R6 BCM output bits / VCDS

Last post by Herbert « Sat Oct 22, 2022 11:24 am
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by Herbert » Wed Oct 19, 2022 4:48 pm

Hello everybody. Just to introduce myself, my name is Herbert and are driving a 2010 Polo R6 1.2 TDI. Retired from an international career in field...

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Last post by Herbert
Sat Oct 22, 2022 11:24 am
Broken wires

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Oct 16, 2022 12:48 am
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by Aidantem » Thu Oct 13, 2022 12:25 pm

I have started to try and change my starter motor due to starting issue, when looking underneath the car I have found some broken cable can anyone...

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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Oct 16, 2022 12:48 am
Airbag light after installing new seats

Last post by Nathan_adamson « Fri Sep 30, 2022 11:54 am
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by Nathan_adamson » Fri Sep 30, 2022 11:52 am

I’ve just recently installed two new front seats in my car the old seats had airbag wiring in them my new seats don’t.while installing my new seats...

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