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by antoin1984
Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:40 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Emissions Control Light AND ESP light, low power
Replies: 9
Views: 5866

Re: Emissions Control Light AND ESP light, low power

Damn 1900, that EURO, GBP or Dollars??
Did the timing chain failure cause engine damage too? Is that why it cost so much?
by antoin1984
Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:57 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Emissions Control Light AND ESP light, low power
Replies: 9
Views: 5866

Re: Emissions Control Light AND ESP light, low power

Timing Chain stretched and engine timing out by 2 teeth.

This has been a nightmare, thought chains weren't supposed to degrade! 62k miles on clock.

Took it to service station I normally get services from, they got a guy in to diagnose it, said they couldn't fix it but knew someone who could for ...
by antoin1984
Wed Jul 29, 2015 4:24 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Emissions Control Light AND ESP light, low power
Replies: 9
Views: 5866

Re: Emissions Control Light AND ESP light, low power

Yeah I'm not buying anything yet. I've made an appointment with a service station for tomorrow morning.
Will update tomorrow.
There is noticeably less power up to 3000 revs in my opinion, but it's still drivable.
Not going to drive it again until I have to take it to the station, luckily it's a ...
by antoin1984
Tue Jul 28, 2015 7:33 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Emissions Control Light AND ESP light, low power
Replies: 9
Views: 5866

Emissions Control Light AND ESP light, low power

Hello there,

I have a 2010 1.2 70PS and just today the Emissions control light and the ESP light come on solid.
The car also drives a lot slower and hasn't got as much grunt that the mighty 1.2 normally has.

I'm no expert, but these two issues do not seem to be related, why would the ECU find ...
by antoin1984
Thu Nov 06, 2014 4:44 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Aftermarket radio question
Replies: 9
Views: 10401

Re: Aftermarket radio question

http://www.3dmodelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMAG1103.jpg

Got it in eventually.
The sleeve that came along with the pioneer slotted into my fascia, then the pocket and bent the tabs up so the sleeve didn't move, miraculously the radio just slides in and the fascia and sleeve hold its ...
by antoin1984
Thu Oct 30, 2014 11:44 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Aftermarket radio question
Replies: 9
Views: 10401

Re: Aftermarket radio question

Thanks for the info.
So, what will happen if I don't buy and fit an ignition live?
by antoin1984
Tue Oct 28, 2014 4:13 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Aftermarket radio question
Replies: 9
Views: 10401

Re: Aftermarket radio question

what exactly is the ignition live thing for?
Is it so that when I turn the ignition on the radio will come on or is it to trick the radio into thinking that the ignition is always on so it works even when the key is not in the ignition?
I've read into it and just got more confused.
Also, I don't ...
by antoin1984
Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:08 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Aftermarket radio question
Replies: 9
Views: 10401

Re: Aftermarket radio question

Thanks for the info so far.
I was going to actually buy that but was put off by the fact that A) it doesn't list a Polo 6R in the list of compatible vehicles and B) it doesn't have a mounting cage or brackets or anything.
To be honest, I think it will be easier for me to just go and return the ...
by antoin1984
Mon Oct 27, 2014 3:24 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Aftermarket radio question
Replies: 9
Views: 10401

Aftermarket radio question

Hello all,

My first time visiting this site.
It seems to be the best one for Polo related questions.

I just bought a pioneer single DIN head unit for my Polo 6R 2010: http://www.halfords.com/sat-nav-audio/car-audio/dab-radios-car-stereos/pioneer-deh-4600bt-rds-tuner-with-bluetooth?cm_mmc=Google ...