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Chat about your MKV (6N2) Polo
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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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Last post by SelmaAdam
Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:33 am
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Last post by Minty72
Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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Last post by gourtz
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:01 am
6N2 loss of traction
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KBM123 »
Mon May 29, 2017 10:42 pm
Hey guys,
I have a 6N2 1.0, a set of coilover's have been installed (i know, i know).
Ever since the installation of the coilovers i have been...
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue May 30, 2017 12:10 am
Polo 6n2 TDI Turbo Issue
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Jarvis_B »
Tue May 23, 2017 9:24 pm
Hi all,
I have a 2002 6N2 1.4 TDI, along with a many other issues the most annoying is an intermittent boost problem.
I've taken it into a garage,...
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue May 23, 2017 11:57 pm
Car won't start after short trips.
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by
Stealthyy »
Sun Apr 23, 2017 12:04 am
Hello my car is a Polo 6n2 1.4l 75hk aut comfortline.
My problem is that after visiting the shop, or waiting on the ferry. My car has trouble...
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Last post by alanjwong
Tue May 16, 2017 7:30 pm
Gearbox Scraping Noise
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hughstary »
Sun May 14, 2017 9:12 am
Hi All
This is my first post, and I suspect has been posted before but I've not found a complete answer. I have noticed a scraping noise when in gear...
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue May 16, 2017 4:23 pm
1.4 16v Intake upgrades
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Levaz »
Tue May 16, 2017 11:05 am
Hi All,
Looking at a couple of small performance upgrades on my 75bhp 6n2 (even though I said I wouldn't......)
Toying with the idea of...
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Last post by Levaz
Tue May 16, 2017 11:05 am
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Last post by alexperkins
Sat May 13, 2017 10:07 pm
MOT rear imbalance
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by
piglet14 »
Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:49 am
Dismal failure.
Down on one side which could be a sticking wheel cylinder but we did all that just a few months ago.
Do the load adjusters play up,...
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Last post by piglet14
Tue May 09, 2017 9:29 pm
GTI International 2017 Club Display
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Wolfi »
Mon May 08, 2017 10:16 am
Hi all,
If you would fancy a meet up with our Polos at the GTI International show in June (3rd-4th), then why not sign up for the UK-POLOS.NET club...
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Last post by Wolfi
Mon May 08, 2017 10:16 am
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Last post by Fry
Sun May 07, 2017 8:30 am
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:40 pm
Fuel pump
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Girdla »
Tue Apr 11, 2017 7:03 pm
Hi I'm new here so be nice :?
I've got a 6n2 1.4 se and it's on its 3rd fuel pump! I bought it as spare or repair thinking it was a dodgy fuel pump...
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Last post by Girdla
Sat Apr 22, 2017 8:25 am
Split handbrake cable rubber boot
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by
jeepster »
Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:11 pm
Can anyone suggest where I can get replacement rubber boots for the caliper end of the handbrake cables (the ones that cover the exposed section of...
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Last post by jeepster
Wed Apr 19, 2017 2:26 pm
EP or not EP?
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piglet14 »
Wed Apr 12, 2017 11:01 am
75W90 or EP75W90 for the 6N2
Am I right in saying that EP is superior, or is it just different?
I also want to put this in the 106, 5l should do the...
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:59 pm
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Last post by 6N2GTI
Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:28 am
Mmm
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by
Ttopp »
Sat Mar 11, 2017 6:00 pm
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Last post by bvs
Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:15 am
Good clean out
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by
DC_BS »
Sun Apr 02, 2017 10:17 pm
As my 1.9 SDI doesn't get out on motorways very often I spend most of the time driving in the first 3rd gears under 2000 rpm. Every now and then (try...
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Last post by DC_BS
Mon Apr 03, 2017 2:08 pm
Battery light on dashboard
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DC_BS »
Sun Feb 26, 2017 8:24 pm
For about a week I've noticed a squeaking/rubbing noise coming from under the bonnet, and I'm pretty sure its one of the belts. Only makes a loud...
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Last post by DC_BS
Sun Apr 02, 2017 10:14 pm
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Last post by willstubbs13
Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:49 am
Number plate lights
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michael.thompson »
Fri Mar 24, 2017 7:50 pm
So one of my number plate bulbs were blown so I bought some led lights off of eBay as an upgrade. Got them today fitted one to see if they fit and...
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Last post by 937carrera
Mon Mar 27, 2017 11:53 pm
White 6n2 tdi..
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by
jamlid »
Sun Oct 14, 2012 1:05 pm
So I've had this car about a year now. Here's my project thread taken from my local forum (Dubnortheast)
So here's my current car. As I'll...
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Last post by jesde69
Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:55 pm
1.0 brake pad upgrade
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piglet14 »
Tue Feb 28, 2017 4:41 pm
Brakes on the 1.0 are unimpressive despite complete front replacement and rear service.
We did look at upgrading to vented discs with different...
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Mar 01, 2017 3:18 pm
Engine will not turn over
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by
SwedishPete »
Sat Jan 07, 2017 1:13 pm
Swedish Pete here.
English but living in Sweden at present. No local garage to chat with.
Yesterday dawned -10C and when I started the car the oil...
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Last post by 937carrera
Sun Feb 26, 2017 2:14 pm
Misfire
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by
Jonny10 »
Sun Jan 15, 2017 2:10 am
Alright lads , I've got a 1.0 6n2 polo spent a lot of time and money on it put it's bringing up a code 'p0301' Ino that's a misfire code I've put new...
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Last post by conor.donelan
Fri Feb 24, 2017 1:56 pm
battery drain ???
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by
Adriandiamond »
Sun Feb 12, 2017 11:17 am
Bloody typical!!
Got the car ready for selling, charged the brand new battery to full charge before sending to MOT station 3 days ago. Came back with...
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Last post by Adriandiamond
Sun Feb 19, 2017 1:39 pm
MOT pass
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Adriandiamond »
Thu Feb 09, 2017 5:06 pm
Hi all, sorry for not being on for a while but didn't really need any help. The Polo I bought for my lad has been sat around for the last 9 months...
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Last post by Adriandiamond
Sat Feb 11, 2017 7:54 am
Haynes Manual for Polo 6n2 14Petrol
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jesde69 »
Fri Feb 03, 2017 5:59 pm
Hi there,
I'm just new on this forum, can anyone help me to get the 6n2 Haynes manual? I've some issues in which I need guide lines to solved them...
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Last post by joshtaylor
Sun Feb 05, 2017 10:39 am
Polo 6N2 1.4 8v AKK Engine Torque Specs
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by
Rizzstar »
Sun Jan 29, 2017 6:16 pm
Hi there does anyone have any references to the torque specs, mostly the cylinder head bolts but I'm doing a HG change so any specs anyone can throw...
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Jan 30, 2017 6:34 pm
Ecu and immobiliser
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phill.purchase »
Thu Jan 26, 2017 9:08 pm
Hi I have changed my 1.0mpi 8v engine to the 1.4 mpi 8v engine I have no spark At all so I have bought a 1.4 ecu and immobiliser and chip and reader...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Jan 29, 2017 9:34 pm
"6th Gen" LED headlight bulbs
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piglet14 »
Thu Jan 26, 2017 9:12 pm
Bought a pair of these in the name of science:
They fit, but the back cover is almost up against the cooling fan, and what use is a cooling fan...
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Last post by piglet14
Sat Jan 28, 2017 6:23 pm
Lambda Sensor fail
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sab215 »
Mon Mar 21, 2016 8:44 pm
Hi there, first time poster, first time car owner.
I'm looking for a couple of lambda sensors (pre and post catalyst) to my 6N2 1.4 16v Polo, but...
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Last post by next703
Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:44 am
heater only warm
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davidjames1962 »
Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:20 pm
the heater on my wifes polo is only giving out warm air, ive checked the coolant level, that's ok, two top hoses are hot, as they should be, temp...
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Jan 11, 2017 2:37 pm
Heater control bulb type
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piglet14 »
Thu Dec 29, 2016 1:44 pm
Anyone know the type No. for the tiny wedge bulb that illuminates the heater dials.
I looked on Ebay but couldn't find anything heater specific that...
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Last post by piglet14
Fri Dec 30, 2016 10:26 am
Cluster not working
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by
Wruchamps »
Thu Dec 15, 2016 7:30 pm
Hi,
Ive just taken out my black box, policy has ended, so ive plugged in both of the wire harnesses that are in the back of the cluster refitted...
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Last post by Wruchamps
Fri Dec 16, 2016 10:17 pm
lowering springs
by
rossburnett95 »
Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:00 am
hi, just got my first polo 6n2 feels like a boat when driving so ordered a set of lowering springs , lowers the front 60mm and rear 50mm anybody...
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Last post by rossburnett95
Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:00 am
1.0 Not running, water in fuel?
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piglet14 »
Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:42 pm
Just what I need, Arosa has sat for a couple of weeks or so out in the weather, then wouldn't go.
The whole engine bay seemed really wet so I...
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Last post by bvs
Tue Nov 29, 2016 9:36 am
Electrical Fault?
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by
tegan-lilynixon »
Tue Nov 22, 2016 5:13 pm
Recently brought a 2001 6n2 Polo SE, seem to be having some problems which I think are electrics?
HELP!!!
Near side mirror was cracked and broken...
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Nov 23, 2016 10:21 am
Heated mirror relay location
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by
Topper »
Sun Nov 13, 2016 3:47 pm
Hi,im new here so hopefully I can get the help I need, I have a 2001. 1.4 se Polo and the problem is that the mirrors don't heat up I've checked the...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Nov 13, 2016 7:10 pm
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Last post by 90David6n2
Sun Nov 13, 2016 6:38 pm
ABS warning light/code reader
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by
nico88uk »
Tue Nov 08, 2016 9:41 pm
Hello again, the ABS warning light came on a few months ago on my 1.4 mpi polo, as it's due a MOT soon I'm trying to sort it out.
I got a diagnostic...
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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Nov 10, 2016 10:56 pm
High brake light
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by
nico88uk »
Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:25 pm
Hello again,
The high brake light has stopped working, I see that it's LED's and would require replacing the whole unit. Does anyone have a link on...
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Last post by nico88uk
Tue Nov 08, 2016 8:56 pm
Temp gauge drops at high revs
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nico88uk »
Tue Oct 25, 2016 9:45 pm
Hello everyone, I own a 2000 1.4 MPI polo.
I've noticed in the last two weeks my temp gauge takes longer to reach operating temperature and the...
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Last post by nico88uk
Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:23 pm
Coilovers/spacers
by
stephguthrie94 »
Thu Nov 03, 2016 6:41 pm
Hi I'm looking to get some coilovers and spacers, I've been looking to buy pro sport but I have noticed on their website it says they are only...
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Last post by stephguthrie94
Thu Nov 03, 2016 6:41 pm
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Last post by 937carrera
Sat Oct 29, 2016 6:16 pm
Where have people put rear speakers??
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by
j4ffa »
Sun Oct 23, 2016 6:50 pm
As it says where have people put rear speakers as mine just has fronts. Unfortunately theres no speaker mesh on the rear door cards so cant really...
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Oct 25, 2016 8:01 pm
Freeze release spray experience
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by
piglet14 »
Sun Oct 23, 2016 12:56 pm
Thought I would share a bit of experience gained, that's why we go on these things yes?
Had a caliper with a rotted in bleed nipple which resisted...
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Last post by piglet14
Sun Oct 23, 2016 9:03 pm
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Last post by piglet14
Thu Oct 20, 2016 9:02 pm
2001 VW polo 1.4 TDI issues
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daniel.peters »
Sun Oct 09, 2016 5:45 pm
Hi there we are trying to change the air filter on our 2001 TDI se polo we can see it underneath but can't figure out how to remove it easy enough is...
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Last post by daniel.peters
Sun Oct 09, 2016 5:45 pm
Fake Ferodos?
Replies: 3
by
piglet14 »
Thu Oct 06, 2016 4:46 pm
Just bought some 'old stock' Ferodo pads off 'you know where' for a tenner.
The box looks old & dog eared but genuine, the backing plates look real,...
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Oct 07, 2016 11:27 am
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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Oct 06, 2016 11:06 am
DIY wheel bearing kits
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by
piglet14 »
Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:05 pm
Do they work?
Big expense and faff to take the carrier plate & strut into a garage.
Much as I would love a hydraulic press at home it's a bit...
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Oct 03, 2016 3:18 pm
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