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Polo 6R/6C Photo Gallery

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Post pictures of your Polo here, maybe include a short list of things you have done so far.

No questions posted as comments, any questions just PM...
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Polo 6R - Useful Part Numbers

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Guys, a new sticky for useful part numbers.

If you want anything added, please post the part number, description and approx cost

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Mon Apr 15, 2019 7:47 pm
Fuse overview VW Polo 6R and 6C

Last post by pranaynewton « Wed Mar 13, 2019 7:14 pm
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by iichel » Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:51 am

Since it appears to be a bit difficult to find the fuse overview for both the Polo 6R and the 6C, I'm positing it here as a sticky.
This way, it's...

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Wed Mar 13, 2019 7:14 pm
6r 1.4 GTI Full Stainless Steel Scorpion Exhaust (Decat)

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by AdamGwynne » Sun Apr 21, 2019 3:09 pm

Hello all,

I thought this would be the best place to share that I am selling my Full (from the turbo back) Stainless steel Scorpion Exhaust for the...

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Sun Apr 21, 2019 3:09 pm
Swap rear drum brakes to disc brakes?

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by RadoX » Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:11 pm

Hello everyone! :)

Is anyone did such a change? Do you have any guide for this conversion?

Best regards!

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Sun Apr 21, 2019 11:34 am
Upgrading my Polo 6R bifuel

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Hi, im from Milan (Italy). This is my polo (wip)! :wink:

Autoscan VCDS: updated 30 Nov 2018

Friday,30,November,2018,23:39:58:39744
VCDS --...
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Sun Apr 21, 2019 6:27 am
2015 VW Polo Air Con Problem 262914-Refrigerant Pressure Too Low

Last post by RUM4MO « Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:31 am
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by SiBrooks » Fri Apr 19, 2019 7:56 pm

Anyone had this fault aircon not working but lights working on control panel fan not kicking in for ac seems to be gas in ac unit and I'm getting...

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Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:31 am
Speaker upgrade

Last post by Glansta « Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:58 pm

by Glansta » Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:58 pm

I’m looking at fitting all new speakers to the car in the next few weeks. These will be amped as well.
Just wondering where everyone has mounted the...

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Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:58 pm
Fault code reading ?

Last post by wolfie « Thu Apr 18, 2019 5:55 pm
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by 1eighteen » Fri Feb 02, 2018 7:53 am

Can anyone advise on the best software/reader for looking at fault codes on my 2010 1.2TSI ??

Preferably free software. And which plugs are you guys...

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Thu Apr 18, 2019 5:55 pm
Hello

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by Ecb » Tue Apr 16, 2019 9:36 pm

After 30 years driving I’ve finally taken the plunge and bought a 2017 66 polo match tdi. I love it so far.

I’m only just beginning to understand...

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Thu Apr 18, 2019 9:20 am
Replacing Diamond Cuts.

Last post by SRGTD « Wed Apr 17, 2019 6:59 pm
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by PlymouthArgyle » Sun Apr 14, 2019 4:29 pm

Afternoon guys,

I’m looking to replace my Diamond Cut Alloys on my Polo GTI.
I’ve been looking at BBS but cannot find something that I think would...

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Wed Apr 17, 2019 6:59 pm
Retrofitting of Cruise Control by MFS on Polo 6R, T5, T6

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by iichel » Sat Aug 05, 2017 3:16 pm
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So this topic will be isolated from 'the big topic' to keep it a bit do-able and maintain the overview.

Keep in mind that this is highly...
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Wed Apr 17, 2019 6:41 pm
App Connect

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by georgebentham » Thu Jan 21, 2016 12:13 pm
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Hi all,

My new GTI doesn't have the app connect option in the menu?
Everything I'm reading on here tells me that all late 2015 models should have...
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Wed Apr 17, 2019 11:33 am
2016 Polo TSI Match Apparently not compatible with App Connect

Last post by Ecb « Wed Apr 17, 2019 11:09 am
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by DannyK78 » Mon May 30, 2016 5:06 pm

This is my first post to this forum, buty hoping someone can help.

In March, I visited my local VW dealership, having done my research and knowing...

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Wed Apr 17, 2019 11:09 am
2017(66) Match & Apple Car Play

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by Ecb » Wed Apr 17, 2019 9:53 am

Hi there,

I wonder if anyone can help. I have a polo as above, and I wonder if it is possible to get apple CarPlay?

If it is possible, where do I...

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Wed Apr 17, 2019 9:53 am
2015 Polo GTI - Timing Chain (or Belt)?

Last post by Guy « Tue Apr 16, 2019 4:41 pm
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by Guy » Tue Apr 16, 2019 12:13 pm

I am the happy owner of a Polo GTI (manual) purchased new in May 2015. My VW garage just rang me to arrange the annual service for next month and I...

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Tue Apr 16, 2019 4:41 pm
ETKA date format?

Last post by iichel « Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:16 pm
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by wolfie » Tue Apr 16, 2019 9:09 am

I'm trying to gather a little information regarding correct part numbers associated with timing chain, tensioner and few other bits and bobs but I'm...

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Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:16 pm
ciclo's Polo. R-line 1.2 TSI 90hp 119gr.

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Regards to all forum users.
Fernando is the name with which I am registered somewhere, very happy with it.
I was born on Planet Earth , a very small...
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Tue Apr 16, 2019 9:37 am
Day running lights 2013 6r

Last post by wolfie « Sun Apr 14, 2019 6:10 pm
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by Couchtrooper » Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:22 pm

Gents
No doubt this is a common one to ask, why would anyone with 1/2 a brain want your full headlights on as day running lights :roll:
I bought...

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Sun Apr 14, 2019 6:10 pm
Drivers door won't open from the inside

Last post by RUM4MO « Sun Apr 14, 2019 4:06 pm
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by dazz » Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:14 am

Hi
My drivers door won't open from the inside. It opens from the outside no problem.

I have taken the door card off. Everything I can see looks OK....

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Sun Apr 14, 2019 4:06 pm
Newbie intro

Last post by Couchtrooper « Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:01 am
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by Couchtrooper » Sat Apr 06, 2019 11:06 am

Good morning UK polo members
I’m Scott.
Just a quick intro from me this morning. I’ve owned and maintained lots of VDubs over the last 30 years from...

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Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:01 am
washer tank hose part number

Last post by Lktuning « Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:49 am
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by Eduard » Thu Apr 11, 2019 2:42 pm

Hello!
In the past hour or so I've been scratching my head trying to get a PN for the hose that goes from the washer tank towards the bonnet, through...

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Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:49 am
6r 2010 3 door - Window rubber seal part number?

Last post by Lktuning « Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:42 am
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by edward918 » Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:07 pm

Long story short: Someone attempted to steal my car. They have damaged the rubber that surrounds the outside edge of the passenger side front door,...

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Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:42 am
Best Armrest

Last post by Couchtrooper « Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:34 pm
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by Casbantam » Wed Apr 03, 2019 10:37 pm

Hi, can anyone recommend an armrest/storage for 6R polo 2016?
Armster seems to be the best that I can see that looks quality and easy fiittng....

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Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:34 pm
Another dashboard swap?

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by Luigid » Mon Apr 08, 2019 6:20 pm

hi guys, today I received my seat toledo dashboard , sw version 0711 , hw01.
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Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:50 pm
Composition Media forgetting settings / stopping shuffle

Last post by weezul « Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:25 pm
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by weezul » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:39 am

Hey guys,
I have a new Polo 6c 1.4 TDI , and it seems to be working okay, apart from the composition media radio. I am a musician and so any audio...

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Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:25 pm
Timing Chain

Last post by Couchtrooper « Thu Apr 11, 2019 11:04 am
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by OwenNorton » Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:51 pm

Just brought my car back from the garage, with a fairly hefty repair bill of just over £1000.

Long story short, my car had a new key coded at the VW...

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Thu Apr 11, 2019 11:04 am
WIP: how to replace your alarm siren box back up battery

Last post by RUM4MO « Thu Apr 11, 2019 9:26 am
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by Franciswat » Thu Nov 01, 2018 4:30 pm
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Hi guys, since alarm's battery recently has gone leaving me with error on vcds I was looking to replace siren.
Considering a new part will cost a lof...
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Thu Apr 11, 2019 9:26 am
Head unit - CarPlay/mirrorlink

Last post by Dink « Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:49 pm
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by Lilwitch1 » Sun Mar 25, 2018 11:28 am
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Hi all.
I have a 64 plate polo and am looking to change the head unit for one that has sat nav.... any recommendations/advice would be much...
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Last post by Dink
Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:49 pm
Wow! A proper hot hatch

Last post by joe6 « Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:20 pm
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by jasonp » Wed Apr 03, 2019 4:06 pm

Hiya,,
Just over a month with the GTI,,,
What a great little car,,,
Getting on in years now so I can clearly remember driving mk1 golf GTIs and...

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Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:20 pm
Rear brakes sticking

Last post by Dwain dibly « Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:16 pm
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by Dwain dibly » Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:50 am

Hi all so the wife's just set off for work but the car wouldn't budge had to go out and rock the rear brakes off!!! would a clean n lube and or some...

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Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:16 pm
Tight gearbox

Last post by Casbantam « Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:46 pm
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by Casbantam » Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:02 pm
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I have a 1.2 TSI Match 2016 6600miles. I've owned it for 2 months now and it's a great little car.
One thing I have noticed is that the...
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Last post by Casbantam
Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:46 pm
Polo 6R 2016 Mod.

Last post by ciclo « Mon Apr 08, 2019 7:26 pm
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@ciclo

Here is the scan report & the images you ask.
Currently I have Bi-Xenon lights (Chinese buy) with no AFS. Would like to eventually install...
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Mon Apr 08, 2019 7:26 pm
Dash Cam Installation

Last post by wolfie « Mon Apr 08, 2019 4:03 pm
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by skymera » Wed May 31, 2017 2:45 pm
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Hi guys,

I've decided to attempt to locate my dash cam up high behind the mirror, for several reasons.
Right now, it's stuck low down with the wire...
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Last post by wolfie
Mon Apr 08, 2019 4:03 pm
6R leather an Alcatra seats in a 6c

Last post by iichel « Mon Apr 08, 2019 3:18 pm
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by Georgermartin » Fri Apr 05, 2019 12:37 pm

Hi I’m looking at buying some leather 6R seats from a breakers and I’m wondering if they will fit into my 6C also whether all the airbag connectors...

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Mon Apr 08, 2019 3:18 pm
Dashboard swap! Seat Toledo Instrument Cluster on Cross Polo 6R

Last post by exantas « Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:55 pm
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Hi guys,

I want to share my experience in upgrading Midline to MFA+ Instrument Cluster.

It's not a secret that GTI IC really difficult to find....
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Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:55 pm
DIY - Major service

Last post by RUM4MO « Sun Apr 07, 2019 9:47 pm
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by wolfie » Fri Apr 05, 2019 9:47 am

Up to present I've always had my little Polo serviced, either by Vdud while in warranty, or independent VW since. Now finances are running a bit...

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Sun Apr 07, 2019 9:47 pm
Blue GT cluster SW update

Last post by pranaynewton « Sat Apr 06, 2019 6:26 am

by pranaynewton » Sat Apr 06, 2019 6:26 am

Hi,

Can someone provide information on how to update 6R0920870C Blue GT cluster SW? In the sense what tools would be required?
Are there any...

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Sat Apr 06, 2019 6:26 am
vagcom, carista, obdeleven tweaks

Last post by mehmetevo « Fri Apr 05, 2019 12:35 pm
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by JaegerStriker » Sun Jul 29, 2018 2:23 pm

has anyone made a complete list of the tweaks that can be done on either of these systems?

would be great to have an all in one list of codes for...

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Fri Apr 05, 2019 12:35 pm
Can't turn off my car! Polo 1.4 6R 2013

Last post by alfredong « Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:43 pm
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by alfredong » Wed Apr 03, 2019 8:32 am

Hi there, my car is 2013 mk5 6r 1.4 polo.

Yesterday I had a problem in turning off the car. Yes, is turning off, not turning on.

For an unknown...

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Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:43 pm
Installing Remote Locking

Last post by OwenNorton « Wed Apr 03, 2019 8:19 pm
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by OwenNorton » Sat Mar 30, 2019 1:05 pm

Hi, I have a 2012 VW Polo 6R, and it comes with central locking via key, but just not remote locking. I have bought a kit from eBay that I am looking...

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Wed Apr 03, 2019 8:19 pm
Removing Black Box

Last post by OwenNorton « Wed Apr 03, 2019 8:17 pm
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by OwenNorton » Tue Apr 02, 2019 11:27 pm

At the end of the month I am swapping insurers, with my current insurer I have a telematics device installed which they offer to remove for £85 (how...

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Wed Apr 03, 2019 8:17 pm
6R 2010, metal pins for Quadlock and fusebox

Last post by exantas « Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:41 pm
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by exantas » Sun Mar 10, 2019 8:57 am

Does anybody know the code/type of the metal pins that are used for the oem radio quadlock on 2010 6R polo?

I am looking the codes for both male...

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Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:41 pm
BlueGT Front Grille

Last post by kasapovic75 « Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:23 pm
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by PoloTing » Mon Apr 01, 2019 3:56 pm

Hi All,

Had a bump in my 2016 BlueGT and the front badge / front grille took the damage.

I'm trying to find a part number / price to replace the...

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Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:23 pm
Benzinkopf's 2012 VW POLO 6R MK5 1.2TSI 105HP DSG

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Hi everyone
I'm opening this topic to share what I've done with my ride since Feb 2012. In the meantime, i would like to get more input from all of...
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Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:12 pm
Polo engine noise

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by gj2 » Tue Apr 02, 2019 1:52 pm

Good afternoon fellow polo owners,I have a 2017 1.2 Tsi bluemotion model but when you pull away, I get a noise coming from the engine but sounds like...

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Tue Apr 02, 2019 1:52 pm
Rear dash cam interference with DAB radio?

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by 4StringBass » Mon Apr 01, 2019 3:49 am

Hi all,

I am looking at fitting a front and rear dash cam setup in the wife's 2017 GTi. Has anyone done this and had problems with interference with...

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Tue Apr 02, 2019 10:59 am
[6R] Need BCM pinout

Last post by exantas « Mon Apr 01, 2019 11:55 pm
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by VapeBoro » Sat Mar 23, 2019 5:29 pm

Hi,
I changed BCM grom 085 to 087, but I couldn't adapt key because all labels are N/A. Ive got some kind of China remote, and now I want to use OEM...

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Mon Apr 01, 2019 11:55 pm
6R GTI Misfire detected

Last post by ystyy « Mon Apr 01, 2019 2:30 pm
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by ystyy » Sun Mar 31, 2019 11:00 am

Hi all fairly new to this forum, past couple of months I've been having a misfire in cylinder 3 normally occurs when accelerating from idle. When I...

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Mon Apr 01, 2019 2:30 pm
High power halogen reverse bulbs

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by idriveapolo » Fri Feb 22, 2019 7:38 pm
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Has anyone used specialist high power halgen bulbs in the reverse light cluster and what is the safest ammount of current the car wiring can take for...
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