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Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:56 am
Photo Hosting is now enabled
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Hi All
We've taken the decision to allow users to upload images to the site to save you having to host them externally
In order to do this, when...
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Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:33 am
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Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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Last post by gourtz
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:01 am
Gear Ratios
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by
JiSingh1 »
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:47 pm
Hi all,
Looking to replace my gearbox in my Polo.
I currently have a QTR Gearbox, and it broke so need a new one.
I have found an SEP gearbox, but...
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Last post by 2226
Mon Nov 13, 2023 6:28 am
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Last post by R826583
Sun Nov 12, 2023 9:27 am
2015 6C airbag light, no horn, no MFSW
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by
Andrewgas1 »
Fri Nov 10, 2023 5:31 pm
My 2015 TDI r-line polo has thrown an air bag light, the horn doesn’t work and none of the buttons on the multi functioning steering wheel work. I’m...
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Last post by iichel
Fri Nov 10, 2023 6:14 pm
Heater blower resistor prt number?
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APgti »
Sun Oct 29, 2023 1:46 pm
Hi,
Can anyone tell me the part number for the blower resistor? Needs changing as only blowing on setting 4. Loads on enay for £10 but they seem to...
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Last post by ciclo
Fri Nov 10, 2023 4:50 am
Clutch replacement cost in 2023?
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Gibbs-007 »
Thu Nov 09, 2023 11:22 pm
Hi all. I drive a 2014, 1.4 TDI and the clutch is on the way out. Has anyone had a clutch replacement recently (2023) and if so how much was it?...
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Last post by Gibbs-007
Thu Nov 09, 2023 11:22 pm
lamps H4>H7/H7 Problem!
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by
Lee_Liu_Te »
Sat May 16, 2020 10:02 pm
Hey guys I have a polo 6r 1.2 tdi bluemotion 2012. I converted the lights from h4 to h7 / h7. When the lamps are connected, the short ones go out...
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Last post by iichel
Tue Nov 07, 2023 5:20 pm
MIB - Men in Blank Screen
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by
Chopandchange32 »
Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:07 pm
So, interesting problem. My other half requested carplay. To get the lay of the land, I unplugged the MIB brain in the glovebox and plugged the guy...
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Last post by Chopandchange32
Tue Nov 07, 2023 3:27 pm
Polo 6r 2010 Building a small rocket.
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by
GreatBoss »
Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:53 am
Hi, I have a polo 6r without a multifunctional steering wheel, but I got a multifunctional steering wheel from a friend with a Passat b8 rline 2015....
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Last post by GreatBoss
Tue Nov 07, 2023 2:05 pm
Polo 6R Brake Upgrade
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by
graaja »
Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:13 am
Hi All,
I own a Polo 6R 1.2TSi in India. One of the weaknesses of this car is the brakes. The car comes with disc brakes in the front and drum...
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Last post by iichel
Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:27 pm
Blowers not working
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by
Aquavalver »
Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:28 pm
So back in march I had a new Alpine headunit and Focal amp fitted for the speakers. All was fine until I had an Alpine internal DAB aerial fitted by...
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Last post by ciclo
Tue Nov 07, 2023 11:54 am
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Last post by alaskan
Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:52 pm
Roof rack for 3 door Polo
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Bluestorm »
Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:15 pm
Hi, does anyone know if you can get hold of a roof rack for a 2009 polo 3 door model it's the model before they change to the newer shape. I bought a...
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Last post by Bluestorm
Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:15 pm
Polo 6R boot opening
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by
john2k »
Sat Nov 04, 2023 11:25 pm
Does anyone know how the boot opening mechanism works on the 6R? When I lift the vw logo to open the boot, is it an electronic sensor at that point...
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Last post by ciclo
Mon Nov 06, 2023 12:44 am
Installing Remote Locking
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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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Last post by john2k
Fri Nov 03, 2023 10:39 pm
Lighting behind heater controls
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Soanesr244+ »
Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:37 pm
My Polo GTI 1.8 2017 heater controls do not illuminate. I've taken out middle dial but no bulb on this model.
Has anybody had similar issues for...
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Last post by Soanesr244+
Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:37 pm
Polo 6R Headlight Switch Pin Diagram
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john2k »
Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:19 pm
I have a 2012 6R very basic model polo which has the headlight button that looks like the following picture below. I'm trying to find the pinout...
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Last post by john2k
Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:37 pm
Crank but no start
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by
nbamtx »
Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:33 pm
Hi, first post, just wanted some advice.
My car has decided it doesnt like running. Drove it a couple of hundred miles, pulled into some shops, came...
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Last post by ciclo
Thu Nov 02, 2023 11:18 am
CJZC oil 508 00 vs 504 00 benefits?
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by
R826583 »
Wed Nov 01, 2023 3:11 am
I have a CJZC engine which calls for oil 508 00 or 504 00 spec oil according to the VW maintenance table ( EDIT: it doesn’t - see my comment further...
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Last post by Le_Combattant
Thu Nov 02, 2023 9:22 am
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Last post by iichel
Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:40 am
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Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:34 am
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Last post by ben99
Wed Nov 01, 2023 10:17 am
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Last post by ciclo
Tue Oct 31, 2023 7:20 pm
Polo GTI steering wheel dimensions
by
Dsgpolo »
Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:12 pm
Does anyone know or can find out the dimensions from top to bottom of the newer gen polo gti steering wheel looking to see if it’s smaller or bigger...
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Last post by Dsgpolo
Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:12 pm
Rear lights on with DRL
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by
cheba »
Sat Mar 23, 2019 7:08 pm
I did a session with a friend's VCDS, wanting to activate the rear lights with DRL. However I couldn't find any specific bit for that one in the long...
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Last post by xedd
Mon Oct 30, 2023 7:27 pm
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Last post by R826583
Mon Oct 30, 2023 1:38 pm
Suspension options for a gti
by
APgti »
Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:59 pm
Hi,
My standard rear dampers are leaking so need replacing. (Polo gti 2016) can anyone tell me the standard part number and what brand they...
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Last post by APgti
Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:59 pm
6R Exhaust and rear bumper advice
by
VoidSixx »
Fri Oct 27, 2023 8:32 pm
Hi all hope you're doing well
I'm looking for a bit of advice regarding my rear bumper and exhaust system and have a couple of questions. I have a...
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Last post by VoidSixx
Fri Oct 27, 2023 8:32 pm
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Last post by Treo
Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:49 am
Clutch slipping 6C GTI
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by
Shark00n »
Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:57 pm
Hi everyone!
My 6C GTI Polo has a manual and about 62k km (38.5k miles) on the clock and the clutch is slipping frequently in higher gears. It...
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Last post by Bepis
Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:21 pm
2011 1.2 12v Polo camshafts
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by
123-yoyoman »
Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:00 am
Hi
The timing chain slipped on my daughters car on start up. Fortunately the damage was limited to six bent inlet valves. I have replaced both...
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Last post by RUM4MO
Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:36 am
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Last post by R826583
Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:52 am
Knocking under Heavy Braking
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by
timharmer »
Thu Aug 25, 2022 8:33 am
Dear other Polo drivers,
Had my (wife's) blue GT for couple of years now. It's currently in the shop as it had new brakes (pads and discs),...
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Last post by JoseGTI
Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:04 pm
Battery light on, slow to start charging.
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by
Ada205 »
Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:48 pm
Hi all.
Joined here in hope someone can save me any more unnecessary spending!
So, I've a 2013 1.2 TDI Bluemotion which has been trouble free for 4...
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Last post by RUM4MO
Mon Oct 23, 2023 12:13 pm
Broken tabs on H7 headlamp units
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by
Bodge »
Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:39 am
Well I've discovered the first broken thing on the car I just bought! :(
The outermost attachment tabs on the headlight units are snapped. The one...
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Last post by Jeevika
Sun Oct 22, 2023 5:22 am
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Last post by ciclo
Fri Oct 20, 2023 2:01 am
App Connect
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by
georgebentham »
Thu Jan 21, 2016 12:13 pm
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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Last post by furiousrabbit
Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:35 pm
Sourcing CV joints
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by
Bepis »
Tue Oct 17, 2023 10:54 pm
I've been trying to get some CV joints for months, mainly SKF as genuine are extortionate for an axle rebuild while they're off the car for the...
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Last post by amer6R
Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:45 pm
Air Con faults
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by
spartacus68 »
Thu Jul 08, 2021 8:58 pm
Hi folks
1.4 TDI, 2015 plate, 40k on the clock. Was purchased a couple of years ago under Das WeltAuto programme. At the time there was an issue...
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Last post by RUM4MO
Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:10 pm
Headlamp Auto Levelling Mechanism
by
Icarus »
Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:02 pm
Hi All,
It looks like the auto levelling assembly has failed on one of my headlights.(2016 GTI). I can hear the motor turning but it's not adjusting....
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Last post by Icarus
Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:02 pm
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Last post by ciclo
Wed Oct 11, 2023 8:26 pm
CBZB Engine
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by
silver38 »
Mon Oct 09, 2023 8:14 pm
Anyone know if the 1.2TSI CBZB engine suffers from carbon buildup on the back of the valves?
Thanks
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Last post by 2226
Wed Oct 11, 2023 7:57 pm
RCD360 Battery drain
by
Echo_Wick »
Wed Oct 11, 2023 10:24 am
Hey all,
Yes, this is yet another RCD360 post, sadly the ones I've seen always trash on them but never really give a solution on how to solve the...
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Last post by Echo_Wick
Wed Oct 11, 2023 10:24 am
LCD rings on 2016 Polo head unit
by
R826583 »
Wed Oct 11, 2023 10:18 am
I’ve noticed my 2016 Polo head unit LCD has rings around it. I assume it’s not possible to fix without replacing the head unit or the actual LCD unit...
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Last post by R826583
Wed Oct 11, 2023 10:18 am
VW polo 2013 not got a remote key?
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by
hp23 »
Fri Oct 06, 2023 6:10 pm
I recently purchased a Vw polo and only got a manual key and now i’ve gone to timpsons to get a remote key and the guy said my car can’t have a...
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Last post by RUM4MO
Wed Oct 11, 2023 9:41 am
Driver's door central locking button
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by
Pennypolo »
Mon Oct 09, 2023 8:28 pm
Hi, could someone please help? The drivers door central locking button will not lock the doors from the inside, makes locking sound but does not...
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Last post by amer6R
Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:54 pm
Help with parts
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by
Josh1991lfc »
Mon Oct 09, 2023 7:30 pm
I've broken my dimmer switch - long story. Does anyone know where I could find a replacement? I've tried googling but only finding things abroad, the...
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Last post by Josh1991lfc
Mon Oct 09, 2023 7:41 pm
Air Con Drain
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by
Trapper T »
Sun Oct 08, 2023 12:45 pm
Hi All newbie to the forum!! 2016 Polo 1.2Tsi Blue Motion.
I have noticed a constant drip from my air con drain resulting in the felt padding...
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Last post by amer6R
Sun Oct 08, 2023 4:10 pm
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Last post by RUM4MO
Sat Oct 07, 2023 10:14 am
no TMC traffic updates
by
keiko909 »
Sat Oct 07, 2023 9:10 am
Hi all
i know this topic has been discussed MANY times, however i no longer get traffic updates on the infotainment system.
i am aware that the...
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Last post by keiko909
Sat Oct 07, 2023 9:10 am
1.2TSI Spark Plugs: Iridium or Platinum?
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by
2226 »
Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:08 pm
Are the OEM spark plugs on the 1.2TSI CJZD platinum or iridium plugs?
Part number 04E 905 601 B.
Want to order some plugs and was going to with the...
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Last post by RUM4MO
Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:38 pm
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