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by countryman
Sun Apr 27, 2014 1:22 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Lights on warning buzzer
Replies: 0
Views: 693

Lights on warning buzzer

Hello all.

I recently noticed the buzzer, warning that the driver has left the lights on has stopped working.

I have checked the switch on the door which operates the interior light and that all seems fine and also checked if the handbrake warning works and this also still beeps, is it the same ...
by countryman
Sat Dec 04, 2010 8:45 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Polo spluttering
Replies: 3
Views: 1104

Re: Polo spluttering

Hi, cheers for the advice.
I am not quite sure what the full error report was, regarding the lambda sensor just that it needed replacing.
Been driving the car for 10days now, since the coolant temperature sensor has been changed I haven’t had any problems with the engine, fingers crossed thats ...
by countryman
Sat Nov 27, 2010 9:27 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Polo spluttering
Replies: 3
Views: 1104

Polo spluttering

Have been lately trying to catch up with some much needed car maintenance on my polo. I have had some problems with the running of the engine, Uneven idle and having the car stalling when pulling away due to the cars revs being hesitant.

I have given the car a service including fuel filter change ...
by countryman
Sat Nov 20, 2010 7:14 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Wheel damage
Replies: 7
Views: 1158

Re: Wheel damage

Rather a very late reply, but got a replacement wheel the next day for a tenner. And had tracking done, solved all problems!
by countryman
Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:45 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Wheel damage
Replies: 7
Views: 1158

Re: Wheel damage

a ok thanks. got the day off work tomorrow, will be a good time to sort it out. hopefully that is all that will need repairing!

Cheers
by countryman
Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:33 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Wheel damage
Replies: 7
Views: 1158

Re: Wheel damage

Thanks for the reply. I was swerving to miss a pot hole at the time and just hit the kerb, annoying.

Are all steel rims the same, as long as its the same size?

also when it happened I popped the spare wheel on and noticed the car is pulling to the left. is it possible there’s further damage ...
by countryman
Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:59 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Wheel damage
Replies: 7
Views: 1158

Wheel damage

Good evening people.

Made the silly mistake of driving against/over a high kerb today at around 15 -20mph :| and damage the tyre and the wheel. Lucky enough they are not alloys and the tyres were just about needing replacement.

My question is, will I need to replace the wheel and if so where do I ...