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I don't know what the bulb size is but I do know you need to be careful or you may break the clear plastic spider that distributes the light.
Once these are broken you need much dexterity putting it back together. If you need to use glue try superglue not epoxy as the light will pass through ...

My 1997 6n 1.6 Auto had the same problem. Thought I had big GB troubles just to find it was the knob slider spring. I had to replace the gear knob.
You can take it off (grub screw at side) and change gears by pressing on the shaft. I replaced it with a gear knob from the wreckers but it seems after ...

I have a early 1997 build Polo (6N I assume) and a very late build 1999 Polo. These are Australian delivered cars, both 1.6 8V Automatics and the service reset as described works for both.
I guess it is possible that UK build/delivered are different. Perhaps try it and see?

There are lots of replies to this if you actually do a search.

Anyway, Hold the trip button down whilst turning on ignition hold for 10-15 secondes and the display should flash and reset to "-- --"

Best of Luck!

Probably the cable operating the heat flap has come adrift. You will need to remove the centre console and then the centre of the dashboard. It is probable that the cable is no longer attached to the heater controls - that is the clamp is broken. This means new controls or a jerry built attachment ...

Replaced the Heater Core over Easter on my daughter's 1997 Australian Delivery, RH Drive, 1.6 8v 4 door (5 door hatchback) Automatic with Air Conditioning. I have the wounds to prove it! - There are some very sharp bits of metal. This job has to rate as close to the worse one on the planet!
You ...

Replaced the Heater Core over Easter on my daughter's 1997 Australian Delivery, RH Drive, 1.6 8v 4 door (5 door hatchback) Automatic with Air Conditioning. I have the wounds to prove it! - There are some very sharp bits of metal. This job has to rate as close to the worse one on the planet!
You ...