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by masseya
Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:27 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Problem since cleaning throttle body (what have I done?!)
Replies: 5
Views: 1111

Re: Problem since cleaning throttle body (what have I done?!)

Hi

Further to this - my neighbour has a basic code reader (generic reader, think it's branded RAC) that will apparantly reset the engine warning light.

Does anyone know if it's okay to just clear the fault codes (and hopefullly the engine warning light with it) or do I need to do the throttle ...
by masseya
Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Problem since cleaning throttle body (what have I done?!)
Replies: 5
Views: 1111

Re: Problem since cleaning throttle body (what have I done?!)

Thanks for replies. Sounds ike I need this Vagcom software to clear the fault. Having had a quick troll of Ebay there are lots of ODBII leads, such as

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-VAG-COM-409-1-OBD-2-II-CABLE-LEAD-AUDI-VW-VAG-COM_W0QQitemZ230335003811QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment ...
by masseya
Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:55 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Problem since cleaning throttle body (what have I done?!)
Replies: 5
Views: 1111

Problem since cleaning throttle body (what have I done?!)

Hi

My X-reg 1.4 Polo has occasionally been hesitating slightly when accelerating. I fitted new spark plugs and air filter but that didn’t help.
So today, I decided it might be worth giving the throttle body a clean. I did so with it still attached and following the instructions on the Wynn’s can ...
by masseya
Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:06 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Central locking problem
Replies: 1
Views: 444

Central locking problem

Hi

I have a problem with the central locking of my Polo. Yesterday, my missus had to call out the AA as the key got stuck in the passenger door. The AA guy managed to get it out using a bit of WD-40 and I suspect brut force. Since then, the lock barrel on that side will no longer turn (not even a ...
by masseya
Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:30 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Oil pressure light (or lack of)
Replies: 1
Views: 481

Oil pressure light (or lack of)

Hello

I've had the Polo (1.4 SE) for about a while now - runs well and no problems to date, but one thing I've noticed is the oil pressure light never comes on i.e. when I turn the ignition on, the other lights come on but not the oil pressure light.

Can't find any thing in the handbook of help ...