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Chat about your 9n Polo (inc GT and Fun)
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Last post by jsybrian
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 MiikeGX
Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:31 am
Own A 9N TDI? Read This!
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pettsy »
Sun May 21, 2006 11:39 pm
Spotted Over On Clubpolo 8)
Hi there
Does anyone have a 1.9Tdi polo MK5?
We are currently developing a system for the Fabia VRS and strongly...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sat Dec 05, 2015 12:46 pm
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Last post by Freddie Dalton
Thu Aug 07, 2014 9:39 pm
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Last post by lariusmaximus
Sat Apr 07, 2018 2:05 pm
Headlight Fixings & Washer bottle elbow
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Porky22 »
Tue Apr 03, 2018 2:29 pm
Hi,
new to the forum be gentle please not sure in right place but looking for few items or part numbers to order them
I have 2005 polo 9n I have...
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Last post by Porky22
Wed Apr 04, 2018 12:01 pm
MK4 Rear Washer leaking at the motor
by
irishkeet »
Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:40 pm
HI
The rear washer on my daughters Polo has never worked so i thought I would fix it today. It had been disconnected in the engine bay but when I...
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Last post by irishkeet
Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:40 pm
coolant sesnor
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S140 »
Mon Mar 26, 2018 6:17 pm
hi all i have a 1.4 tdi 53 reg polo...the coolant temp doesnt really rise from 0 apart from the odd occassion when cruising at 60mph then it will get...
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Last post by S140
Wed Mar 28, 2018 5:17 am
polo gear selector cables
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andy.carpenter »
Sun Mar 25, 2018 4:06 pm
Hi there
Please could you advise on how best to remove the gear selector cables from the ball joints, on my van they are held inplace with a...
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:05 am
please help!!
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by
macgiver_2 »
Mon Feb 05, 2018 5:33 pm
My SDI 9N1 POLO has problems to cool start.
Mornings with external temperature of 12 degrees the glow plugs do not come on.
only when engine starts...
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Last post by macgiver_2
Sat Mar 24, 2018 11:49 pm
Split Hose
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by
dg123 »
Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:00 am
Hello
Can anyone identify the what the disc shaped thing is to the right of the inlet manifold?
The hose is split and I need to get a new one.
thanks
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Last post by dg123
Fri Mar 23, 2018 12:48 pm
Bonnet latch engaging but not locking
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Me9141 »
Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:45 am
The latch on my 9N is engaging (i.e. it catches it but then can be opened with squeezing the lever under the bonnet).
I have to keep slamming the...
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Last post by RUM4MO
Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:16 am
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Last post by Walton
Mon Mar 19, 2018 9:41 am
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Last post by Chrispduck
Sun Mar 18, 2018 7:25 pm
9n steering boss wanted
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Chrispduck »
Sun Mar 18, 2018 5:36 pm
Hi has any one got a 9n boss they want to sell OR know if you can buy (LARGE TO SMALL) adapter thanks
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Last post by Chrispduck
Sun Mar 18, 2018 5:36 pm
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Last post by Chrispduck
Sun Mar 18, 2018 5:30 pm
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Last post by RUM4MO
Sat Mar 17, 2018 10:10 am
Polo 9N1 Radio DEAD
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Jamesy26 »
Sun Mar 11, 2018 5:25 pm
So, hi everyone, new here.
I was driving along listening to some nice music, decided to turn it up to about 3/4 volume, then bang head unit just...
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Last post by Jamesy26
Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:14 pm
polo dune wheel arch spats
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KOTSY »
Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:53 am
hi there,i am new to the club not sure if this is the wright place to post this but here goes.
does any body know the best way to take of the outter...
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Last post by KOTSY
Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:53 am
Rear driver side speaker trouble
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Ge0stew »
Fri Mar 09, 2018 1:04 am
So my polo has started to make a very loud bass noise on the driver side speaker, like theres no music coming out of it just a thudding sound!...
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Last post by bvs
Sat Mar 10, 2018 7:51 am
Engine light
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Vince1993 »
Wed Mar 07, 2018 5:15 pm
Hello, just wondering if anyone can help, I've recently bought my 2005 VW polo, I was driving it today and it all of a sudden started shuddering and...
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Last post by bvs
Thu Mar 08, 2018 11:33 am
Scrapping a 9N GT TDi 3 door
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jammy_87 »
Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:18 pm
Hi guys
I'm considering utilising the vw scrappage scheme and reluctantly giving the polo in. It has quite a few extras such as the heated seats and...
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Last post by RUM4MO
Sun Mar 04, 2018 10:25 am
Rear winscreen washer tubing
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Aybesea »
Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:51 pm
I need to know the inside Dia for the tubing that runs to the wiper motor on the left side of the tailgate as i have had a leak ,i have just replaced...
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Last post by Aybesea
Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:51 pm
What mpg? (1.4 16V Auto)
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littlepolo »
Sat Jan 20, 2018 7:10 pm
What real world mpg should I be getting around town and on a highway?
Currently showing 28mpg around town (20 miles daily) which sounds a bit low.
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Last post by bvs
Sat Feb 17, 2018 4:55 pm
Interior Lights Not Working
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fran_morton »
Sun Feb 11, 2018 3:50 pm
I’ve just bought my 2002 1.4 SE Polo. I have just realised that some of my interior lights aren’t working.
My front interior lights, vanity mirror...
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Last post by fran_morton
Thu Feb 15, 2018 4:17 pm
Seats into a 9n (gt tdi 3 door)
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karl2k86 »
Sat Feb 10, 2018 8:19 pm
Thought I’d put up a quick post as I can’t find a definitive answer!
I’ve got a 9n gt (2004 plate) 3 door. What seats are a direct fit? I don’t...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:30 am
Gear lever centering
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bvs »
Tue Mar 29, 2016 5:49 pm
Hi - one last question arising out of driving the polo a wee bit recently.
The gear lever is a bit slow springing from 2nd to 3rd,or slow springing...
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Last post by EDDIE F
Fri Feb 09, 2018 8:14 pm
1.4TDi Gearing
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by
Bramm »
Wed Dec 27, 2017 7:44 pm
Hi all,
First time post and looking for some advice from you kind peeps. I've recently bought a 2003 Polo 1.4TDi to run for the work commute but I...
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Last post by Me9141
Sun Feb 04, 2018 5:54 pm
1.4TDI Fuel issues
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TorqueyVw »
Fri Dec 29, 2017 1:21 am
Hi guys,
To sum up the problem, my 2002 1.4 TDI with 116k on the clock has completely died on me. It has been constantly shutting itself off after I...
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Last post by Me9141
Sun Feb 04, 2018 5:50 pm
Polo tdi help!
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by
Tdijordan »
Fri Oct 13, 2017 4:01 pm
Sooo has anyone had an issue when accelerating the car feels like it is braking on its own! Still pulls like it normally does but now it’s like...
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Last post by Me9141
Sun Feb 04, 2018 5:47 pm
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Feb 04, 2018 1:59 pm
Tailgate struts replaced :)
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bvs »
Mon Jan 01, 2018 3:09 pm
One of those insidious little problems where the tailgate gas struts gradually deteriorate LOL .... well the recent cold snap finished the little...
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Last post by littlepolo
Sun Feb 04, 2018 1:53 pm
cupholder
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liam96polo »
Tue Jan 30, 2018 7:08 pm
im new to this forum and need help! my cupholder in the dash came loose and ive lost the two little springs behind does anyone know where i can...
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:27 am
Polo 1.4 FSI AXU engine ecu issues
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Starkie91 »
Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:52 am
Hi guys, first post here! Hoping someone may be able to help me!
Having some issues with my partners polo 1.4 FSI, AXU engine. Seems to be quite an...
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Last post by Starkie91
Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:22 am
Power steering
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SeanieM99 »
Sat Dec 30, 2017 12:14 am
I have had my 9n 1.2 for 8 months. It only has 38,000 miles on the clock. Ever since I have had it, there have been 3 beeps when I turn the ignition...
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Last post by SeanieM99
Tue Jan 23, 2018 5:41 pm
Polo GT
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Dpautobodys »
Sat Jan 20, 2018 2:46 pm
I am new to the forum, I own a silver 3 door gt. I wasn't aware they where pretty rare till I had it. Does anybody no exactly how many vw did produce...
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Last post by Dpautobodys
Sun Jan 21, 2018 2:58 pm
Valve/breather on camshaft cover
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littlepolo »
Fri Jan 12, 2018 12:50 pm
What is the purpose of this thing that sits atop the camshaft carrier?
Does the oil separator at the rear of the block not provide breathing for the...
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Jan 12, 2018 3:41 pm
Bonnet release handle (on door pillar)
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by
bvs »
Thu Nov 23, 2017 4:42 pm
Alex ?
Well whilst I was opening the bonnet today - the plastic handle ''came off in my hand chief'' and fell to the floor LOL
The handle itself...
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Last post by bvs
Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:59 am
Headlight black plastic ring 9n 1.2
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by
Andrew S »
Fri Jan 05, 2018 10:50 pm
I changed a headlight bulb tonight and the black plastic retaining ring that holds the bulb in has broken. Done a bodged job for now but where can I...
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Last post by Andrew S
Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:50 am
Battery charging with external charger
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Andrew S »
Thu Jan 04, 2018 8:19 am
Last weekend I tried to charge my daughters 2004 1.2 Polo but when I put the clips from the external charger onto the battery, it didn't like it. I...
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Last post by Andrew S
Thu Jan 04, 2018 12:41 pm
Gentle knocking noise from front offside
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Andrew S »
Thu Nov 09, 2017 12:08 pm
I am getting a gentle knock from the drivers front when at low speeds and going over bumps in the roads.
Can’t hear it at higher speeds and can go...
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Last post by Andrew S
Fri Dec 29, 2017 8:26 pm
ECT Sensor & Fans problem
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by
shaunmcbride »
Sun Dec 24, 2017 9:02 pm
Hi all!
First post to the forum and new to fixing my own car in general so please be patient with me haha!
First a bit of history (the...
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Last post by RUM4MO
Tue Dec 26, 2017 10:08 am
Clutch or turbo?
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by
hartge »
Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:29 pm
Hi guys
I have a 9N 100bhp Polo with nearly 170k on it. I think it must still be on original running gear. When you put your foot down the revs go...
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Last post by hartge
Sun Dec 24, 2017 8:04 pm
Screenwas leak 2003 1.2. Reservoir?
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pidgeonpost »
Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:50 pm
My daughter tells me her screenwash reservoir has emptied after only filling it yesterday. Could be a pipe popped off due to freezing weather or...
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Last post by pidgeonpost
Sat Dec 16, 2017 1:45 pm
9n 1.4 16v AUB EGR delete ?
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bvs »
Mon Nov 20, 2017 10:33 am
9n 1.4 16v AUB EGR Delete/Blank/Disable/unplug ?
Our 2002 engine has the EGR valve tucked away at the back (rear) of the engine,I am starting to plan...
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Last post by bvs
Fri Dec 15, 2017 4:14 pm
Odd place for oil....
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by
Paxmanmerv »
Tue Dec 12, 2017 5:48 pm
Evening all!
New boy in class so hope this is in the right section. Apologies in advance if it should be elsewhere.
Just had an MOT on the little...
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Last post by RUM4MO
Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:18 pm
She's only gone and lost her keys!
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by
rob090881 »
Wed Dec 13, 2017 9:05 pm
Hi all,
My other half as only gone and lost her keys. We only had one key, so what is my cheapest option for a replacement????
Sent from my F8331...
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Last post by RUM4MO
Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:12 pm
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Last post by nofeeling
Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:12 pm
Lower engine mount bolt
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by
Andrew S »
Thu Nov 30, 2017 7:19 am
Just fitted a new lower rear engine mount. Easy job, But should the bolt where it pivots be tight or just enough to allow the mount to flex?
Cheers...
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Last post by Andrew S
Fri Dec 01, 2017 7:20 am
Thermostat replacement (metal type)
by
littlepolo »
Thu Nov 30, 2017 4:54 pm
I ordered a new thermostat because the engine was not coming up to temp quickly enough. The part that arrived is the plastic barrel/cylinder type....
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Last post by littlepolo
Thu Nov 30, 2017 4:54 pm
Engine mount movement
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by
Andrew S »
Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:28 am
Hi all
Looking at this clip, is the normal amount of play on the a Polo 9n engine mount as I can easily do this with my hand?
Is this normal in...
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Last post by Andrew S
Sun Nov 26, 2017 2:06 pm
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Last post by RUM4MO
Fri Nov 24, 2017 10:45 pm
Polo 9n 1.4 16V oil sump removal
Replies: 5
by
littlepolo »
Sat Nov 18, 2017 2:16 pm
I got stuck today trying to remove the oil sump following instructions in the Haynes manual (which seemed quite straightforward). Used a ball-head...
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Last post by RUM4MO
Wed Nov 22, 2017 10:26 am
What spoiler is this
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by
SeanieM99 »
Mon Nov 20, 2017 9:00 pm
I own a 9n but I saw a 9n3 down my road with a spoiler that was almost shaped like an n . The spoiler extended down either side of the rear window,...
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Last post by Jessesam
Tue Nov 21, 2017 9:09 am
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