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by geddy1972
Thu Dec 12, 2024 10:31 am
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: How to remove and replace the dipper headlight bulb?
Replies: 4
Views: 12305

Re: How to remove and replace the dipper headlight bulb?

the bulb is separate to the base part.

it does come out but may need a bit of pulling to remove it.

i had the same problem changing a bulb on my sons car.

the bulb didnt want to come out of the holder but i think that may have been because it was the original bulb from the factory.

you may need ...
by geddy1972
Tue Dec 03, 2024 11:40 am
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: FUEL FILTER CHANGE INTERVAL
Replies: 1
Views: 10716

FUEL FILTER CHANGE INTERVAL

my son has a 2006 polo 1.2 3 cyl BMD engine and he is going to give it a full service.

it had new plugs about 6 months ago so we wont have to worry about them.

apart from the usual oil, air, pollen filters, does anyone know the service interval change for the fuel filter please ?

its done 86,000 ...
by geddy1972
Thu Nov 21, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Wobbly Wing Mirror Pulled away from Boddy
Replies: 4
Views: 8777

Re: Wobbly Wing Mirror Pulled away from Boddy

i had to replace the mirror on my sons car aswell.

the mirror is held on by two screw and a clip the presses into the door frame and the bottom lug press fits into the clip to hold the bottom part in.

i bet the garage that changed it didnt fit the bottom clip and its still attached to the old ...
by geddy1972
Fri Nov 08, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: spark plug change interval
Replies: 1
Views: 7175

spark plug change interval

can someone please tell me the correct spark plug change interval for a 2006 POLO with a BMD 1.2 3cyl engine ?

i have looked on an online ETKA and it lists both longlife eco economy type spark plugs.
by geddy1972
Fri Nov 08, 2024 11:23 am
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Oil grade for 1.2 3cyl engine
Replies: 1
Views: 6380

Oil grade for 1.2 3cyl engine

does anybody know the correct oil to put in a 2006 9N3 polo 1.2 3 cyl engine ?

my son has just got one as his first car and the oil needs topping up or changing completely.

also we think the coolant wants changing aswell. do i need to use only the VW G12 coolant or can i use any type of red ...
by geddy1972
Thu Oct 31, 2024 12:50 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: removing scuttle panel
Replies: 1
Views: 6266

removing scuttle panel

my son has just got for his first car a 2006 Polo E model 1.2 3 cyl

its a great little car in excellent condition with 86K on the clock but it needs a few odds and sods doing on it including the rear washer pipe leaking in the engine bay and the boot latch not unlocking properly

the scuttle panel ...