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Chat about your MKIV (6N) Polo
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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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Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:01 am
The official Mk4 FAQ.
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Speedlaw »
Tue Sep 30, 2003 7:34 pm
WELCOME!
Welcome to UK-Polos, and more specifically, the Mk4 forum section.
This guide was created to answer the most common questions we...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Tue Sep 30, 2003 7:34 pm
change heating radiator
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demal »
Mon Jul 01, 2019 7:19 am
Hello, the heating radiator in my polo does not work. I have to change it but the mechanic it want to charge me a ton of money that I don't have to...
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Sep 02, 2019 4:40 pm
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Last post by DavidA2019
Sat Aug 31, 2019 8:49 pm
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Last post by Gazmk4
Wed Aug 28, 2019 7:36 pm
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Last post by ray.stevenson
Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:03 am
What’s it worth
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Ryanj41 »
Sat Jul 20, 2019 4:51 pm
I’ve got a 100bhp ahf 3 door and I’m just wondering what kind of money it’s worth. Got a spare front bumper and a few sets of wheels and a vr6 engine...
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Last post by Ryanj41
Sat Jul 20, 2019 4:51 pm
change heating radiator
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demal »
Mon Jul 01, 2019 7:19 am
Hello, the heating radiator in my polo does not work. I have to change it but the mechanic it want to charge me a ton of money that I don't have to...
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Last post by demal
Mon Jul 01, 2019 7:19 am
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Last post by CiderPolo
Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:26 am
Removing the boot trim
by
CiderPolo »
Tue Jun 18, 2019 9:41 pm
Hi All
99 polo 6n 16v
Anyone know how to get the internal boot plastic trim off? There are two screws, and the plastic trim forming the edge of the...
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Last post by CiderPolo
Tue Jun 18, 2019 9:41 pm
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Last post by CiderPolo
Tue Jun 18, 2019 5:26 pm
Knocking when idling
by
Willw2k9 »
Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:30 pm
Hello
I recently had to change cars due to mine breaking, and I only had a £500 to spend. I purchased a 1.2 VW Polo, and the car itself is fine. It...
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Last post by Willw2k9
Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:30 pm
Interior lights don't work
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DSandu »
Sun May 05, 2019 8:24 pm
Hello! I have a Polo classic (6n) 1997. The indoor lights do not work. The lights on the dashboard, the lights on the center console. The fuse is ok,...
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Last post by DSandu
Sun Jun 09, 2019 5:34 pm
1.4 8v gearbox on 1.6 8v?
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Dalle »
Mon May 27, 2019 7:17 am
Hello i just bought me a polo 6n1 1.6 8v. But the gearbox in it is broken as f...
So i was wondering if i could use my gearbox from my 1.4? I know...
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Last post by tomask
Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:38 am
Retrofit central locks on my 1998 Polo
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tomask »
Sat Apr 20, 2019 9:08 am
Hi!
First time here! Just bought a 1998 VW Polo 6N to be used as a daily driver. Rustfree with only 73.000km on the odometer, owned by a eldery...
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Last post by tomask
Wed May 29, 2019 1:37 pm
Main Beam failure
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Sinus »
Mon Apr 08, 2019 5:39 pm
Hi guys, I’m really stuck :(
My main beam on my 96 polo has failed. Fuses and bulbs are good. If I pull back on the stick, my high beam works. Side...
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Last post by Sinus
Mon Apr 08, 2019 5:39 pm
Electric window regulators
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dave.roberts »
Mon Apr 01, 2019 1:21 pm
Hi everyone, both sides of my 3door 1.6 6n window motors have decided to die. Anyone know where I can get hold of some more because I'm having no...
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Apr 03, 2019 5:24 pm
Vacuum line question
by
cannonfodder4j »
Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:23 pm
Hey everyone
Recently got a 99 1.4
Went about replacing the ratty vacuum line that literally fell off just by touch. The new ones are all the ones...
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Last post by cannonfodder4j
Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:23 pm
Speedo/rev counter not workin
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Castrothecat »
Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:53 pm
Hi folks,
Is there anyone who can assist with this fault? We have a 1995 1.3GL and we are about to pass it to our son as his first car, however it...
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Last post by Castrothecat
Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:53 pm
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Last post by nurumus
Sun Feb 03, 2019 4:20 pm
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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Jan 31, 2019 4:19 pm
Newbie questions
by
Росен.Тотев »
Tue Jan 15, 2019 5:59 pm
Hello Polo guys, I'm Ross from Bulgaria, 25..
As a newbie I have a few questions regarding the Polo AFH.
1. Is there an alternative throttle body...
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Last post by Росен.Тотев
Tue Jan 15, 2019 5:59 pm
questions about CV and belt pulley
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by
PIX »
Tue Dec 25, 2018 5:59 pm
Hi. Could you please help with two unrelated questions?
1. How difficult it is to replace the two inner CV boots\gaiters? Haynes says it (the inner...
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Last post by PIX
Fri Jan 04, 2019 7:53 am
Airbag
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Rallyman »
Wed Dec 05, 2018 9:09 pm
Hi all I put this on the general site for electrics but maybe should have out it on here as its a 6n polo.My polo is I think a 6n model as 1999 year...
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Jan 02, 2019 3:15 pm
Cluster & fuel pump issue
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by
Roffa230 »
Sat Nov 10, 2018 8:35 am
Hi, I am a proud owner of a 1999 polo 6n1. How ever I am experiencing a issue with my fuel gauge. It does intermittently and is just moving either...
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Dec 24, 2018 10:26 am
No heating and a cut hose - 1999 6N1 1.4L
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Pelly »
Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:21 pm
Hello,
I have no (or almost no) heat.
Car runs on 90 degrees spot on, fan is working on all speeds, cooling fluid hoses are connected and hot
There...
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Dec 12, 2018 4:35 pm
Full beams won't work!
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by
Tyler1995 »
Thu Nov 01, 2018 10:28 pm
I was driving home today and went to switch the full beams on, only to discover they won't stay on, as well as the dipped lights becomeing more like...
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Nov 06, 2018 6:22 pm
6KV5 Polo (Estate) 1998 service manual
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wacgyver »
Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:15 am
Hi
I drive a 6KV5 Polo (Estate) 1998 (chassis no WVWZZZ6KZWR561637) (Norway so left hand drive version )
Thing is, im trying to get the car on the...
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Jul 06, 2018 2:04 pm
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:39 am
Thermostat housing model numbering
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PIX »
Sun Jun 17, 2018 7:47 am
Hello. first post.
I drive a 75hp 1.6 1999 Polo. 6N1, AEE engine.
My entire thermostat housing is leaking (I have a video to send for the brave) and...
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:37 am
newbie
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by
stevebeard »
Wed May 23, 2018 8:06 pm
hi all just got hold of this baby fsh any ideas or info would be great leave stock or improve IMG_1111.jpeg IMG_1112.jpeg IMG_1113.jpeg
Sent from...
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Last post by Exinferis
Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:05 pm
Hi Guys,
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Sinus »
Sat Jun 02, 2018 3:05 pm
The glove box locking mechanism attached to the inside of the glove box has broken and I need a replacement or repair/workaround.
It’s a 1996 Polo...
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Jun 06, 2018 6:06 pm
Motorisation code ?
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Sinus »
Wed May 30, 2018 9:49 am
Hi, I’m trying to find the motorisation code for my 1996 Polo.
It’s 2 or 3 characters and should be in the engine block or in the spare wheel...
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Last post by Sinus
Wed May 30, 2018 3:48 pm
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon May 14, 2018 9:54 am
Flashing Oil Light
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by
Tarmacmuncher »
Tue May 08, 2018 12:43 am
Hi there newbie here :D
Bought a 97 6n 1.4 CL on Friday, 78k on the clock, car drives fine have driven it over 300 miles over the weekend....
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Last post by Tarmacmuncher
Tue May 08, 2018 11:22 pm
There's probably ?
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by
spybuggy »
Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:33 pm
Hi VWenner.
There's probably no :) :) who can / will tell me how to punch the lock cylinder out of the door handle on a VW Polo 6n.
I have tried to...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun May 06, 2018 7:11 pm
'Hunting' a fault
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by
Ant_slowpo »
Fri May 04, 2018 9:01 pm
Hello there first post on the forum, but have been lurking for a while and found loads of useful info. I know there are other similar threads about...
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Last post by Ant_slowpo
Sat May 05, 2018 2:42 pm
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Last post by B600power
Fri May 04, 2018 7:52 pm
Polo 6n with 6n2 Central locking pump
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by
LilLew »
Thu May 03, 2018 10:33 am
Hey all
Just got hold of a 99 1.4 open air auto polo and when I went to see it the central locking wouldnt work down to the pump being fired from...
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Last post by LilLew
Fri May 04, 2018 3:30 pm
Hi, New here, newbie question.
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by
charlie-rae.field »
Tue Apr 24, 2018 10:19 pm
Hi all, owner of ‘96 6n. Nit technically or mechanically knowledgeable.
Il try and wrap it up quickly so as to not make myself look any more stupid...
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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Apr 26, 2018 8:07 am
Piper cams
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by
Smithy2888 »
Thu Mar 22, 2018 3:34 pm
Has any one done this befor in a 1.4 8v
Was there a significant amount of gain
I know I’ll need to map it after sontotal cost around £600 ish
No...
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Last post by Smithy2888
Mon Mar 26, 2018 3:44 pm
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:11 am
Gas pedal reaction delay
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by
Gytomi »
Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:40 pm
Hello to all!
I recently bought a 1996 Polo 6N 1.6 gasoline and my issue with it is when I cold start the engine the reaction of the gas pedal is...
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Last post by Gytomi
Tue Mar 13, 2018 4:26 pm
Trouble shifting into gear
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by
mik_rayall »
Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:27 pm
Hi there, newbie to the site so any help is appreciated. I love the polo so what to keep it going.
It's got a 1997 6n 1.6 with 140,000 on the clock....
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Last post by mik_rayall
Tue Mar 06, 2018 10:59 pm
Temperature gauge issue.
Replies: 2
by
toxiclown »
Thu Feb 08, 2018 7:27 am
Hello,
I'm new recently passed my test and picked up a 98 polo 3 weeks ago.
So when I bought the car the temperatue gauge was fine. Turned the...
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Last post by toxiclown
Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:45 pm
Car jerks when first driving off
Replies: 5
by
cmcco79 »
Sat Jan 27, 2018 12:30 pm
Hi all, hoping you might be able to give me some advice..
I’ve recently brought a 1999 automatic vw polo as a 2nd car. It’s only done 40,000 miles,...
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Last post by cmcco79
Fri Feb 02, 2018 8:37 am
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Jan 02, 2018 10:46 am
Clock & Mileage LCD Fade out and In
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by
Sinus »
Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:59 am
Hi Guys,
I have a 1996 Polo 1.4 L
My clock and mileage LCD ( on the dashboard ) faded out recently during a long days driving. It disappeared for a...
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Last post by Sinus
Thu Nov 30, 2017 1:40 pm
Replacement Headlights
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by
Sinus »
Fri Nov 03, 2017 1:44 pm
Hi, I'm replacing my headlights on my mk 3 polo 1996. Have got the new lights however the wiring harness has a 7 pin rectangular connector and I...
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Last post by Sinus
Sun Nov 19, 2017 5:35 pm
Losing coolant....on and off
Replies: 1
by
fangok »
Sun Nov 12, 2017 12:08 pm
Hi
My polo from 99 has been using coolant continually for 2 years now, but recently it started leaving a pool of water (for it doesn't smell or look...
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Nov 14, 2017 12:07 am
Cable gear changer to rod
Replies: 1
by
qwas789 »
Sun Oct 15, 2017 9:39 am
Hi!
So I am in the middle of changing my gearbox and just discovered that my old gearbox had cable type gear selector but the new one has rod type....
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:28 pm
Need advise on my 6n open air....
Replies: 3
by
jamoo2123 »
Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:13 pm
I'm looking to put more power into my beloved 6n, but not to sure on how to do this? I've considered the 1.8 20v turbo conversion. Wasn't to sure off...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sat Oct 14, 2017 4:18 pm
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