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by CarbonChaos
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:35 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Fix for front tyre making contact when fully turned?
Replies: 7
Views: 446

Re: Fix for front tyre making contact when fully turned?

Get the wheel alignment checked first ,maybe one side is adjusted incorrectly , both track rod should have a equal amount of thread showing . easy to get checked/adjusted .
by CarbonChaos
Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:30 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Strange but brief engine cut out after 10 minutes
Replies: 3
Views: 386

Re: Strange but brief engine cut out after 10 minutes

Ignition switch ? Known to fail on most vw’s this will probably not leave any codes in control units though
by CarbonChaos
Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:05 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Tyes
Replies: 3
Views: 628

Re: Tyes

Hi and welcome to the forum, I have a 07 polo 9n3 and have mk4 golf gti wheels on it which are 16’s.so to answer your question yes you can fit different wheels. Use this site to see what is possible https://www.willtheyfit.com/. You will need to know some information about your current wheels and th...
by CarbonChaos
Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:59 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Ignition switch part numbers
Replies: 2
Views: 383

Re: Ignition switch part numbers

Perfect thank you very much
by CarbonChaos
Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:03 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Ignition switch part numbers
Replies: 2
Views: 383

Ignition switch part numbers

Hi all, I’m having trouble with the daily driver ATM, intermittently I get no dash lights when turning the key to the on position. If I cycle the key several times it comes back to life. I believe it’s a failing ignition switch, without taking the steering column covers off I’m struggling to find a ...
by CarbonChaos
Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:27 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Trunk light refuses to work
Replies: 3
Views: 600

Re: Trunk light refuses to work

So at the trunk light you have 12v at the connector ? The micro switch sends the negative/ earth side to switch the light on. With the bulb out there is no load on the circuit this maybe why the dash light works , please check the wiring in the trunk lid hinge area first , you may have a broken wire...
by CarbonChaos
Thu Dec 28, 2023 8:58 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Slight Shiver on Tickover
Replies: 8
Views: 758

Re: Slight Shiver on Tickover

Saving money by missing out on replacing some service items can sometimes make no sense at all. Edit:- a top tip might be to try to find a proper garage that uses the car manufacturer's service schedule instead of "what we've always done since 1950". While I wholeheartedly agree with your...
by CarbonChaos
Wed Dec 27, 2023 5:51 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 2015 polo 1.2 se design tsi - infotainment system
Replies: 3
Views: 564

Re: 2015 polo 1.2 se design tsi - infotainment system

Polos really only got CarPlay/ android auto from 2016 onwards , being an older car and without details of your 5F unit it’s near impossible to tell you if adding CarPlay would be possible.

Using the search function on here for CarPlay will bring you to a long thread dedicated to these issues
by CarbonChaos
Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Is this an MOT failure?
Replies: 5
Views: 969

Re: Is this an MOT failure?

This may not be a mot failure but it would be a reason to ‘refuse to test’ as in the mot manual it states in the introduction section 4 refuse to test G, g. A proper examination cannot be carried out because any door, tailgate, boot, engine cover, fuel cap or other device designed to be easily opene...
by CarbonChaos
Fri Nov 17, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Oil fill
Replies: 4
Views: 644

Re: Oil fill

Sealey make a funnel that fits most vw engines which uses the same fixing as the oil filler cap , so you secure the funnel on the same way you would put the filler cap on. this in turn makes filling a lot easier and quicker.

Just google sealey vw funnel for results .
by CarbonChaos
Fri Nov 17, 2023 3:56 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Changing the front Subframe 2010 6R 1.6 TDI
Replies: 9
Views: 1419

Re: Changing the front Subframe 2009 6R 1.6 TDI

Most of the suspension bolts are one time use bolts or torque to yield type bolts ,so yes to correct thing to do is to replace them and they will as you have pointed out look like 'normal' bolts 'A torque to yield fastener (TTY) or stretch bolt is a fastener which is torqued beyond the state of elas...
by CarbonChaos
Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Vw motorsport alloys 17x7’s
Replies: 3
Views: 3689

Re: Vw motorsport alloys 17x7’s

Any one have a single wheel hiding in the back of their garage 🤔
by CarbonChaos
Mon Oct 30, 2023 12:08 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Significant side-to-side movement of handbrake on 2016 Polo
Replies: 50
Views: 3358

Re: Significant side-to-side movement of handbrake on 2016 Polo

The cut outs in the glove box lid are for
1 - A pen or pencil holder, the 2 'C' clips
2 - Coin holders
3 - I believe the square cut out is for some kind of road toll payment card also

ah im not fast enough lol
by CarbonChaos
Tue Oct 10, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Significant side-to-side movement of handbrake on 2016 Polo
Replies: 50
Views: 3358

Re: Significant side-to-side movement of handbrake on 2016 Polo

My guess would be M8 nuts that hold the parking brake lever to the vehicle floor