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by Micpwelsh
Mon Dec 18, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Strange noise from 2011 polo
Replies: 0
Views: 403

Strange noise from 2011 polo

Good morning Ive recently had a noise from my car that sounded like brakes catching on whilst I was driving along. I went to my local garage he suggested changing all pads and discs plus when checking he also found leaking shocks so I also had them changed. Unfortunately I still have the sound so I'...
by Micpwelsh
Tue Sep 07, 2021 11:29 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 2011 polo . New heater resistor pack smells
Replies: 6
Views: 1017

Re: 2011 polo . New heater resistor pack smells

You have good eyes I didn't notice that or more like didn't know what I was looking for. Spoke to a local garage, first question he said was did you get the resistor from eBay (I did ). Might be worth buying a genuine one and try again?. I think the first resistor broke because the pollon filter was...
by Micpwelsh
Mon Sep 06, 2021 9:27 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 2011 polo . New heater resistor pack smells
Replies: 6
Views: 1017

Re: 2011 polo . New heater resistor pack smells

I've taken a picture of the resistor through the filter box . It doesn't look burnt
by Micpwelsh
Mon Sep 06, 2021 10:24 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 2011 polo . New heater resistor pack smells
Replies: 6
Views: 1017

2011 polo . New heater resistor pack smells

Hi I've just changed the resistor pack on my polo , everything is now working great .
The issue I have is I'm getting a weird smell through the air vents , it's kind of like burning plastic.
Should I be worried or will this smell stop after a while ?
by Micpwelsh
Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:03 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 2011 polo making rattling noise when ideling
Replies: 0
Views: 502

2011 polo making rattling noise when ideling

Hi I've got a 2011 1.2 TSI , when the engine is ideling it makes a rattling noise . If I put my foot on the accelerator very lightly the rattle goes away .
Should I go to the garage ?
by Micpwelsh
Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:53 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 2011 polo steering problem
Replies: 3
Views: 764

Re: 2011 polo steering problem

Yes checked that and had wheel alignment done with no joy
by Micpwelsh
Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:03 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 2011 polo steering problem
Replies: 3
Views: 764

2011 polo steering problem

Hi I've got a polo 1.2tsi , after my last mot my car steer's horribly . I can feel every bump through the steering wheel + bumps make it move side to side .
Any ideas ?
by Micpwelsh
Tue May 01, 2018 5:03 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Creaking From Rear Suspension
Replies: 9
Views: 6328

Re: Creaking From Rear Suspension

Anyone found a cure ? My polo is doing the same :(