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Chat about your MKV (6N2) Polo GTi
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Last post by jsybrian
Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:56 am
Photo Hosting is now enabled
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Hi All
We've taken the decision to allow users to upload images to the site to save you having to host them externally
In order to do this, when...
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Last post by SelmaAdam
Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:33 am
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Last post by Minty72
Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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Last post by gourtz
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:01 am
THE Polo GTi Gearbox Thread
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by
Si_GTi »
Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:55 pm
Given the alarming number of gearbox failures over the last six to twelve months it would be useful to pull some information together for reference?...
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Last post by siawacsh
Sat Aug 28, 2021 12:28 am
Polo GTi Photogallery
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by
neilw »
Tue Apr 12, 2005 2:02 pm
Just an idea i thought would be cool, probably won't take off. Post one picture for you GTi dont comment on other peoples cars keep it simple, and we...
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Last post by willc1000
Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:19 pm
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Last post by themikyri
Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:43 am
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:23 pm
Cam Belt Tensioner failures
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by
morrismen »
Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:39 am
We've all seen there appears to be problems with Cam Belt Tensioners :!:
Some VW Polo GTi owners have reported this causes symptoms such as poor...
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Last post by KPerryGTi
Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:38 am
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:51 pm
THE Polo GTi Pedal Box Thread
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by
Josh_PoloGTi »
Sun Sep 28, 2003 1:42 pm
Right then.
After one of our members was told by VW UK Customer Services Not to believe anything you read on the Internet regarding the Polo GTi...
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:05 pm
Commonly Used Part Numbers!
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alexperkins »
Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:16 pm
This is our new part numbers sticky. It contains many useful details for common mods, service parts and other items
If you wish to add part numbers...
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:16 pm
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Last post by VAG Fan
Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:01 pm
Polo & Lupi GTI Tacho - exchangeable?
by
6N2GTI »
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:03 pm
Hi guys
Does anyone knows if the Polo and Lupo GTI tacho’s are exchangeable?
Can get one off a lupo as spare for my Polo, but I can’t check / have...
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Last post by 6N2GTI
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:03 pm
085 gearbox rebuild
by
aSilkPurse »
Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:30 pm
Hi, does anyone have a guide for dismantle, repair, re-assemble of the 085 gearbox? I need to replace the selector shaft (085 FFW box). Not having...
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Last post by aSilkPurse
Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:30 pm
Throttle Pedal adjustment
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Ash21 »
Thu Aug 03, 2023 12:16 pm
Hi Everyone
I have just received my Polo back from my partner whilst she has maintained the car with servicing etc it is in need of a little TLC...
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Last post by Ash21
Thu Aug 03, 2023 12:16 pm
Tyre rating V or Y?
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by
Burnerclimb »
Mon Jul 11, 2022 11:51 am
I purchased a 2nd hand GTI recently and it came with 215/40 R17 87 Y tyres and when I do a tyre search on Kwik fit or National Tyres it recommends a...
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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:14 am
Boot False floor
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by
eden1310 »
Wed Jun 21, 2023 11:01 am
Hello, I have recently bought a polo and realised it was missing the false floor in the boot. I bought one of eBay thinking it would fit(it didn’t)...
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Last post by CarbonChaos
Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:53 pm
Replace dashboard
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by
papimigas »
Fri May 12, 2023 4:28 pm
Hi everyone
Is it ok to replace my Polo dashboard or do I need to have some special attention?
Of course I need to get same engine model but how...
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Last post by Maarten
Sat May 13, 2023 2:39 pm
Replacing Headlights Help
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by
Sinus »
Tue Jan 10, 2023 9:54 am
Hi,
Have been searching through the forum and Google and I'm a little stuck for advice.
I need to replace the headlights but my Haynes Manual...
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Last post by lolfix101
Tue Mar 28, 2023 2:29 am
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Last post by Scott-o
Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:04 pm
Polo 1.6 GTi AVY OBD problem HELP PLS!
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by
acabral88 »
Tue Nov 16, 2021 7:42 pm
Hello everyone, I'm new member from Portugal and I have a problem on my Polo 6N2 that is not easy to solve.
When I try to make a diagnosis in the...
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Last post by MrMarkP
Sat Feb 11, 2023 1:26 pm
Vcds VAG COM
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Ole »
Mon Oct 24, 2022 8:42 pm
Hey Polo folks
I have a 6n2 GTI and i have a problem were, when i want to connect a VCDS tester i cant get any communication with anything not the...
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Last post by Ole
Mon Oct 24, 2022 8:42 pm
New GTI Ordered!
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by
funlovincriminal »
Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:38 pm
Right I've decided to edit this post so we can see my progress (or lack of) from day 1.
My first car was a pug 106 gti, which I loved & was soooo...
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Last post by funlovincriminal
Thu Oct 20, 2022 7:04 pm
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Last post by lolfix101
Fri Aug 26, 2022 7:06 pm
Polo Challenge Car
by
polochallengecar2001 »
Sun Jul 24, 2022 1:19 pm
Hello,
I've just recently bought a 2001 Polo Challenge car 1.4 16v with the intension of rebuilding/restoring it to its former glory and then...
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Last post by polochallengecar2001
Sun Jul 24, 2022 1:19 pm
ABS warning light
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by
clees »
Wed May 23, 2007 12:38 pm
Hi guys,
Over the last couple of months my ABS light has come on and then gone off. It is off more than it is on but must come on for a reason??...
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Last post by lokesh
Sun Jun 19, 2022 3:06 am
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Last post by 2fast4ya
Mon Apr 18, 2022 11:30 am
Central locking problem!
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by
acabral88 »
Thu Jan 06, 2022 5:35 am
Hello,
I need some help guys.
My car has no central lock and it just happened from night to day.
I closed the car on the alarm remote (cobra system)...
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Last post by JUUL
Thu Feb 24, 2022 1:32 am
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Last post by Jamie52
Tue Dec 14, 2021 7:50 pm
OBD2 communication problem
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by
Hayden1470 »
Sun Sep 20, 2020 5:19 pm
Hey guys,
In my GTi I currently have an engine management light on, an airbag light and my Aircon seems to turn itself on and off whenever it...
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Last post by acabral88
Tue Nov 16, 2021 4:50 pm
Airbag in seat
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by
Bazzad88 »
Mon Sep 03, 2018 5:18 pm
Hellooooo
Is it a problem if the airbag goes off in the side of the seat bolster or can it just be stitched back together? Thanks.
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Last post by rrdoctoruk
Tue Nov 02, 2021 7:09 pm
GTI Exhaust Parts
by
gilesnp »
Sat Oct 23, 2021 12:28 pm
Hello everyone.
I have a 2001 GTI 5 door in Reflex Silver, which was registered in September 2001 - so probably one of the last few to be produced....
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Last post by gilesnp
Sat Oct 23, 2021 12:28 pm
airbag light?
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by
mboyle4 »
Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:12 pm
my airbag warning light has appeared and does not go off after a couple of second like some of the other lights, any idea how to sort this out?
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Last post by alexperkins
Sat Oct 16, 2021 9:42 pm
Airbag controller not found
Replies: 27
by
weirdbeardmt »
Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:35 pm
SO the airbag light on my dash has been on for a while. I bought a cable and got the free copy of the ross-tech / vagcom software - when I try and...
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Last post by scotspie501
Fri Oct 15, 2021 10:10 pm
6N2 Colour Concept
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by
CarmeloLabadie »
Sat Oct 02, 2021 5:04 pm
Hi everyone. I have a 2000 (Xreg) Polo Colour Concept TDi 5 door in yellow with black open air. I love love love it!! Owned it 14 years. I'm trying...
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Oct 15, 2021 8:09 am
Gear lever repair kit
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by
m3ag »
Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:47 pm
Hi, been searching but can't find an answer
6N2 1.4, sloppy gear lever, I'm sure its bushes that have perished, is there a repair kit available or a...
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:04 am
Piston ring gaps
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by
Jake_red6n2 »
Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:56 pm
Hi guys, I’m currently rebuilding an avy and I’m stuck for piston rings gaps. I don’t want to go of the old ones in case they are worn. I ordered...
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Last post by amer6R
Sat Jul 03, 2021 10:35 am
Non starting issue
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by
GoogleMonster81 »
Thu Apr 22, 2021 10:48 pm
Hi everyone
I'm having issues with my 2001 1.6 16v gti.
Car has been running great and never skipped a beat. Tried to turn it over today and all dash...
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Last post by 937carrera
Sun May 09, 2021 8:35 am
AJV replacement pistons
by
Pfox »
Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:39 pm
Hello
I have a gti AJV engine with melted pistons and i cant find replacement parts.
Does anyone knows other pistons from other vw engine that...
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Last post by Pfox
Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:39 pm
Polo 6N2 ABS module coding
Replies: 4
by
mike18clark »
Wed Dec 09, 2020 4:06 pm
Hi all,
I have had a look online, and have used the search utility, and have not been able to find a definitive answer.
If I was to replace the ABS...
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Last post by iichel
Wed Dec 09, 2020 5:48 pm
engine swap
by
enright2903 »
Wed Nov 04, 2020 7:36 pm
good evening i`ve recently swapped a gti engine i believe the original engine code was a arc and i ve fitted a avy engine now i have a sensor that...
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Last post by enright2903
Wed Nov 04, 2020 7:36 pm
Stalling in cold start
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by
Nesclick »
Mon Aug 31, 2020 12:13 pm
Hey! What's up! Has it ever happened to you? Every morning when the engine is cold my car will stall until it warms up a bit, maybe 3 times then it...
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Last post by 937carrera
Wed Sep 23, 2020 4:40 pm
Brake Vacuum Hose 6n2612041J
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Oscar1923 »
Wed Sep 16, 2020 4:07 pm
Hi, I was looking for a brake vacuum hose for my gti and wondering what alternative part can I get if I cannot find any 6n2612041J online.
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Last post by Oscar1923
Wed Sep 16, 2020 4:07 pm
N249 delete
by
Joe2020 »
Thu Aug 13, 2020 10:20 am
So done the n249 delete on the polo and got the light on ddash does anyone no the p code for it all it throws out is just numbers when I do the scan...
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Last post by Joe2020
Thu Aug 13, 2020 10:20 am
Starting Issue
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by
Mike__Drake »
Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:16 am
Right Guys, bit of an odd one here, From cold my GTI does not like to start. This only seems to happen in the morning/from cold and once started it...
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Last post by 937carrera
Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:32 pm
Smokey
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by
Bazzad88 »
Tue Jul 21, 2020 6:06 pm
Hi all, I recently put a new (used) AVY engine in my GTi and have noticed on start up it spits out dark stuff and where ever I park it will leave a...
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Last post by Bazzad88
Fri Jul 31, 2020 10:07 am
Rocker gasket
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by
Bazzad88 »
Tue May 19, 2020 5:19 pm
Hi all
I'm planning on changing the cambelt etc on my 6n2 GTi engine. How much more work is it to remove the rocker cover and re seal it as I...
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Last post by Bazzad88
Wed May 20, 2020 10:45 pm
Advice
by
cis0509 »
Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:41 am
Hi folks .i'm first time here.i have couple questions.i wanna buy gti 2001 after accident smashed nose.
If you possible is to transfer the whole nose...
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Last post by cis0509
Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:41 am
Coolant temp up and down... but new gen stat
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by
M7R »
Thu Mar 12, 2020 11:58 am
Had a fun issue with the Polo, it started to show a stat failure so I changed the stat... all good in the hood, temp holds steady at 90....fast...
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Last post by 937carrera
Wed Mar 18, 2020 7:30 pm
cooling issue
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by
m3ag »
Thu Aug 29, 2019 11:32 am
Separate thread for my cars issue, and its no doubt been covered before
6n2 GTi issue is:
Bought it as a car that had suffered an overheat a few...
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Last post by 937carrera
Tue Feb 11, 2020 8:29 pm
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Last post by RUM4MO
Mon Jan 27, 2020 10:33 am
Stiff gear changes
Replies: 18
by
6n2stan »
Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:17 am
The Polo has sat for nearly two weeks over Crimbo as we've gone everywhere in the Family car.
I come to use the Polo on Wednesday and think the gear...
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Last post by VarksyS4
Thu Dec 12, 2019 8:37 pm
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Last post by 937carrera
Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:03 am
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