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by marco_polo
Wed Aug 11, 2021 8:55 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Rear View Camera Installation - how easy is it?
Replies: 16
Views: 18862

Re: Rear View Camera Installation - how easy is it?

Should be possible, what MIB unit do you have? You will need at least MIB 2 for this retrofit. Post the device part number in here from the System Information page in one of the settings menu pages if unsure. Think if you hold Menu button it will take you straight there. Also do you have Parking Sen...
by marco_polo
Mon Oct 05, 2020 4:22 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Removal of Composition Media Unit From Glovebox - How?
Replies: 4
Views: 1229

Re: Removal of Composition Media Unit From Glovebox - How?

I would suggest pulling the unit half way out then removing the glovebox...there is a video on YouTube for this on a 6R.
I found it easier to unclip the loom from the side of the dashboard as otherwise the cables are quite short. They’re just clipped on as you’ll see once glovebox removed.
by marco_polo
Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:05 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Activating Appconnect
Replies: 8
Views: 1806

Re: Activating Appconnect

As Dink said above contact North East Vag adaptations. Just got one of these units myself. It’s great all works perfectly. I came from the unit ending in 820b.completely plug and play.
by marco_polo
Fri Sep 04, 2020 11:57 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Dashcam doesn’t turn off
Replies: 6
Views: 1245

Re: Dashcam doesn’t turn off

Okay so this is ignition only so it must have a battery in it to keep it running whilst car is off.
So connect it to the same one I used (red cable) or anything else switched e.g electric Windows.


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by marco_polo
Fri Sep 04, 2020 11:24 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Dashcam doesn’t turn off
Replies: 6
Views: 1245

Re: Dashcam doesn’t turn off

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200904/b044e3a1975d34def10ee46adc5f62cb.jpg This should help you. Red wire is ignition. Yellow wire is constant (I didn’t have correct size piggy back fuse holder) but the yellow wire is connected to empty fuse slot and has an in line fuse just behind where it dis...
by marco_polo
Fri Sep 04, 2020 11:18 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Dashcam doesn’t turn off
Replies: 6
Views: 1245

Re: Dashcam doesn’t turn off

No expert on nextbase cams but I recently installed a Garmin cam on my 6C. I assume this cam requires constant and ignition power? For both in motion and parking recording. In which case where is your constant? I assume what you have pictured is ignition I connected my ignition to the fuse directly ...
by marco_polo
Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:15 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: CarPlay retrofit
Replies: 2
Views: 1023

Re: CarPlay retrofit

Common topic on this forum. Hundreds of threads on this exact question. I have the same unit as you want to get it changed. These units have component protection so not possible to change the unit yourself unless you have access to Odis. I would advise contacting VW Retrofit who’s fitted many of the...
by marco_polo
Thu Aug 13, 2020 3:14 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Wipers not behaving
Replies: 2
Views: 512

Re: Wipers not behaving

I agree does sound like you may need a new one, it’s worth trying some contact cleaner if you are able to spray it inside. You are able to buy these cheap enough but can be tricky to do as you need to remove the steering wheel.


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by marco_polo
Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:12 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 6C GTI Wheel Spacers
Replies: 4
Views: 1149

Re: 6C GTI Wheel Spacers

Where did you get yours from and what brand are they?


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by marco_polo
Mon Aug 10, 2020 2:29 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Coding and Customisation
Replies: 4
Views: 1321

Re: Coding and Customisation

I use Carista mainly because I’m on iPhone otherwise would use OBDeleven. Fairly sure dipping mirrors aren’t possible on polos due to lack of memory seats.
Never had any issues with Carista but it’s quite pricey for the app subscription.


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by marco_polo
Mon Aug 10, 2020 2:05 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 6C GTI Wheel Spacers
Replies: 4
Views: 1149

6C GTI Wheel Spacers

I’m considering getting some spacers for my GTI.
Does anyone have any recommendations on brand and size to get?


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by marco_polo
Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:46 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Leaking from underneath
Replies: 11
Views: 2030

Re: Leaking from underneath

Funnily enough I had this exact thing in the back of mine. Previous owner looks to of spilt something in the back and had just been sitting there. Mine was almost like oil but harder and really hard to clean. A detailing brush and some APC sorted mine...good as knew. Consider this if you haven’t had...
by marco_polo
Sat Jul 25, 2020 9:08 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Engine rattling /chattering- again
Replies: 4
Views: 843

Engine rattling /chattering- again

Common topic on this forum. I had the 1.2 TSI for years and sounded exactly the same, never had a problem. Most TSIs sound like this, think it’s high pressure fuel pump. Mine was weird, eventually simmered down after driving it for a few miles.


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by marco_polo
Tue Jul 21, 2020 2:27 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: My Polo Adventure.
Replies: 13
Views: 1962

Re: My Polo Adventure.

Nice just installed them on mine after much debating. Took some white spirit and 10 minutes of scrubbing and removed the brand logos from the deflectors. Looks way better.


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by marco_polo
Mon Jul 20, 2020 4:06 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: RaceChip RS+APP
Replies: 4
Views: 869

RaceChip RS+APP

These engines produce fairly high output anyway so the difference won’t be too much.
It’s possible that you can produce more bhp using a box over remap. Likely produce more torque though.


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