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by CarbonChaos
Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:22 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Front brake caliper rattle problem
Replies: 5
Views: 2217

Re: Front brake caliper rattle problem

Looking at the last picture in your original post you can clearly see some wear on the caliper at the bottom where the caliper/pad sits against the carrier area , this could lead to movement/noise. also the brake discs look to be worn and have a lip around the edge ,have you measured the discs for t...
by CarbonChaos
Fri Jul 07, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Multiple misfires - covered by warranty?
Replies: 6
Views: 1089

Re: Multiple misfires - covered by warranty?

Hi and welcome, In answer to your question that really depends on a couple of things , what the dealer finds as to the cause of the 'misfire' ie what parts are required to fix said issue and secondly the terms and conditions of the warranty cover . You may find the warranty is top notch and covers m...
by CarbonChaos
Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:53 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Boot False floor
Replies: 1
Views: 1084

Re: Boot False floor

Hi,

Not all polos have a raised floor some just get carpet over the spare wheel/tyre. post some picture's for members to see.

2011 is a mk8 6R FYI
by CarbonChaos
Sat Jun 17, 2023 6:40 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Optional Codes
Replies: 3
Views: 2024

Re: Optional Codes

What may help people is if you let them know what diagnostic equipment / code reader you are using to achieve these changes and what exactly you wish to change,if it’s possible or not. Model and year and as much information you can give about your car is helpful also. Then someone can point you in t...
by CarbonChaos
Fri Jun 16, 2023 9:04 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Component protection removal
Replies: 8
Views: 4489

Re: Component protection removal

If you want to add CarPlay etc look here
https://northeastvagadaptions.co.uk/

They do a postal service,which means removing the 5F unit in the glove box and posting it off.
by CarbonChaos
Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:56 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: 2003 1.2 Polo not cranking
Replies: 3
Views: 1303

Re: 2003 1.2 Polo not cranking

Do you get ignition lights when this happens ? how does the ignition barrel feel ? worn ? could this be a worn ignition switch on the rear of the key barrel ? when the fault is present check you are getting a 12v feed from the switch to the starter on the smaller wire of the starter motor Could also...
by CarbonChaos
Tue May 30, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Central locking not working on any doors
Replies: 7
Views: 1634

Re: Central locking not working on any doors

Does the central locking work from the button inside the car ?
by CarbonChaos
Tue May 30, 2023 4:35 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Cruise control doing cheeky stuff
Replies: 6
Views: 503

Re: Cruise control doing cheeky stuff

Try a new switch, pretty sure that will sort it.
by CarbonChaos
Tue May 23, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Good Polo on-line spare parts company??
Replies: 7
Views: 1111

Re: Good Polo on-line spare parts company??

Try 'euro car parts .co.uk ' a good source of non genuine car parts here in the UK
by CarbonChaos
Sun May 21, 2023 12:34 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: service plan question ?
Replies: 4
Views: 544

Re: service plan question ?

That would depend on what type on service plan you purchased, 1 - Was this plan through the manufacturer VW ? In which case you should have no problem going to ANY VW dealership . 2 - Was this plan something the suppling dealership did for their own customers to retain them in aftersales ? You will ...
by CarbonChaos
Mon May 15, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: sos warning ishue!
Replies: 9
Views: 1126

Re: sos warning ishue!

Cameras had a film in :shock: NO WAY , next you will be telling me you had to wait 3 weeks to see the pictures :lol: :lol:
by CarbonChaos
Thu May 11, 2023 12:20 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Full Beam Headlight Adjustment
Replies: 2
Views: 1442

Re: Full Beam Headlight Adjustment

As previous reply you can adjust the head lamps up/down left/right but both low and high lamps adjust together in that lamp ,so you set the low beams correctly then the high beams should be fine, that said check the high beam bulb fitment as this can affect the beam patterns if not fitted correctly....
by CarbonChaos
Thu May 04, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: timing belt snapped while driving
Replies: 4
Views: 3383

Re: timing belt snapped while driving

The head was damaged as you can see in the photos, so scrap. The bores also damaged from bits of valves smashing around in there,so scrap.
we fitted a reconditioned engine to this vehicle.
by CarbonChaos
Tue Apr 25, 2023 6:01 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: timing belt snapped while driving
Replies: 4
Views: 3383

Re: timing belt snapped while driving

Same engine , totally destroyed this when the belt snapped
by CarbonChaos
Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:59 am
Forum: ICE
Topic: RCD200 poor reception
Replies: 2
Views: 3030

Re: RCD200 poor reception

When you say ' Weve fitted a new stubby aerial, did not improve, removed the HU and checked all connections, all ok.' do you mean the Ariel mast (screw on piece) or the complete unit on the roof ? If this were mine i would replace the aerial base unit first job and check for corrosion on the cable t...