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by davo172
Mon May 31, 2021 9:52 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 2015 Polo GT (latest) and dodgy alarm system
Replies: 7
Views: 5443

Re: 2015 Polo GT (latest) and dodgy alarm system

Just a quick bump on this has anyone ever managed to sort this could do with some help if possible? Mine has not done this for about 8 months and just started done it again tonight. Alarm goes off go out no hazards flashing g just alarm going off can't stop it with key even after several attempts an...
by davo172
Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:46 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: 5000K bulbs
Replies: 75
Views: 15847

Re: 5000K bulbs

Philip's crystal vision ultra are the best bulbs by far I have tried most of the Phillips range. Perfect white light.
by davo172
Tue Dec 03, 2019 12:54 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Tyre choice - Blue Gt 6R
Replies: 5
Views: 1042

Re: Tyre choice - Blue Gt 6R

Landsail are a truly awful tyre !! I would swop them anyway.

Dunlop Sp sportmax all round on mine and car rides well even over poor surfaces ino
by davo172
Wed Nov 27, 2019 5:46 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Interior led upgrade help reqd please
Replies: 3
Views: 729

Re: Interior led upgrade help reqd please

Have swopped bulb for another bulb this one seems fine must of been a faulty one.

Thanks for the help thou much appreciated :D
by davo172
Tue Nov 26, 2019 2:19 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: AC doesnt engage when fans on 1
Replies: 11
Views: 2310

Re: AC doesnt engage when fans on 1

Make sure temp dial is set all the way to min.
by davo172
Sun Nov 24, 2019 11:43 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Speed bumps - squeak - cost to fix
Replies: 7
Views: 1266

Re: Speed bumps - squeak - cost to fix

Jacked mine up to have a look a few weeks back and it stopped doing it for a few weeks till it has settled again I presume.
by davo172
Sun Nov 24, 2019 11:08 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Winter tyres and wheels
Replies: 13
Views: 2130

Re: Winter tyres and wheels

Audi A1 wheels off ebay with winters on mine difference is night a day in colder weather worth every penny.
Not just in snow in any conditions below 7-8deg they are a massive improvement.
by davo172
Sun Nov 24, 2019 10:02 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Speed bumps - squeak - cost to fix
Replies: 7
Views: 1266

Re: Speed bumps - squeak - cost to fix

I have a similar thing same car, I have been told it will be drop links or main arm bushes niether is that expensive been quoted 150 for busheds and 250 for arms complete by vw specialists.
Should be cheaper at local garage as parts are not that expensive even as genuine vw.
by davo172
Sun Nov 24, 2019 8:39 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Interior led upgrade help reqd please
Replies: 3
Views: 729

Interior led upgrade help reqd please

I have just installed LED light upgrade in my 2015 polo blue GT looks much better but the ctr led in the driver overhead console is always on slightly. It lights up fine when you unlock band dims down when locked but always says on very dim. Wondered if anyone else has had the problem and has found ...
by davo172
Thu Sep 12, 2019 8:19 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Fayebae’s Polo GT UPDATESSSS!!!!!!!!
Replies: 76
Views: 18386

Re: My New POLO GT

New plates in & installed some DRL LED’s IMO these are the best LEDS I’ve bought from a place so far that are not overly blue like most of the others you can buy on the market. Yes before you tell me, I got the plates spaced like that on purpose, yes it’s illigal & wont pass MOT. 🙊 1CD880BC...
by davo172
Tue Jun 04, 2019 9:47 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Best source for LED DRL bulbs?
Replies: 21
Views: 7632

Re: Best source for LED DRL bulbs?

Moring all !! new to the forum.
Old thread I know but Has anyone recently upgraded the DRL bulbs to LED p21w that does not give any bulb out warning errors.
by davo172
Sat Jun 01, 2019 8:03 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Main Dealer Service and VW Extended Warranty Experience
Replies: 5
Views: 2114

Re: Main Dealer Service and VW Extended Warranty Experience

Interesting review who was the dealer out of interest? I have had extended VW warranty on a few vehicles and had to claim a few times but never had any issues at all found my dealer to be very helpful and warranty very good. Also the vw rescue with dedicated VW techs have also been good. Think deale...
by davo172
Thu May 30, 2019 9:43 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: GTI+ Stolen, Recovered, Manhandled by Insurer's Garage - Need a VW Garage
Replies: 58
Views: 10289

Re: GTI+ Stolen, Recovered, Manhandled by Insurer's Garage - Need a VW Garage

Can someone out there confirm if a Disclok anti theft device will fit on a Polo GTI ? Do the flappy paddle gear levers prevent fitment? Yes small disklok will fit. Had one on mk7gti dsg and polo blue gt all have same wheels fits fine. Just get the cover with it to fit the wheel before you fit the l...
by davo172
Thu May 30, 2019 8:23 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 2015 Polo GT (latest) and dodgy alarm system
Replies: 7
Views: 5443

Re: 2015 Polo GT (latest) and dodgy alarm system

Hi, I have been reading the forum for a while but this is my first post. I have a 2015 Polo Blue GT which I bought new and is now 17 months old. Last year I had a problem with the alarm randomly going off and not being able to switch it off. As a result my dealer (apparently) replaced the alarm sys...
by davo172
Thu May 30, 2019 8:11 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 2015 Polo GT (latest) and dodgy alarm system
Replies: 7
Views: 5443

Re: 2015 Polo GT (latest) and dodgy alarm system

Hi, I have been reading the forum for a while but this is my first post. I have a 2015 Polo Blue GT which I bought new and is now 17 months old. Last year I had a problem with the alarm randomly going off and not being able to switch it off. As a result my dealer (apparently) replaced the alarm sys...