Polo Problems & Fix Register

[hkogti]

mine looks like that since new...

[JCM308]

I've got exactly the same issue. Any fixes would be great, it's been driving me nuts since I got my Polo.

[Blitzen]

Armour All will fix that up.

[Guy_H]

Try the exterior trim protector "303 Aerospace"

http://www.waxit.com.au/products.asp?cat=9

[pixl]

I use a general purpose cleaner and then protect it with OCW -- Makes them look how they're supposed to.

[Kev_GTI]

Rubber trim around windows

I started using turtle wax ice liquid wax a few months ago. I think its a good product because u can apply it to shine/protect pretty much everything on the car. It works well on rubber and plastic.

I use it on the rubber trim around the windows and they come up perfectly, it lasts for ages too (this sounds like an ad for turtlewax). It works well tho...

[PirelliAC]

knocking in front suspension

Has anyone had a problem with a knocking in the front suspension when going over small bumps at low speed?

[ACTGTI]

I get that, but it happens so rarely.

[Timbo]

Check the tie rods to the front sway bar. They may need some adjustng, or you may need to get adjustables (no big deal)

[John 98 Polo]

'98 Polo gear selection problem

Hi all,

Just recently, and about 75% of the time, I'm having great difficulty in selecting 1st gear. It's a 1.6 with rod selectors. There's no crunching and all other gear changes are OK. I've got a Haynes manual which has an adjustment procedure for the rod selectors, but their drawing looks nothing like the mechanism below the gear lever gaiter. Totally different design.

Does anyone know how to adjust these linkages, or alternatively, know of a reputable VW mechanic in the estern suburbs of Melbourne.

cheers

[robbo7444]

No! No! No! armour all is crap!!!
I only use stuff called polyglaze dash & trim care , It used to be called solar care but they changed name sometime in last 2 yrs. Use it on everything inside and out, tyres, dash, bumpers etc.
I have 06 gti and used it on window rubbers from day 1 still look pretty good.
always get black smear on rag when wiping tho...

[Stuwey]

Dashboard rattle. Worse in mild weather (not cool, not hot) been back twice. never fixed.

Driver's door has something rattling around in there. Not funny. Again, worse with tempetature. Seems like a fairly serious piece of kit banging around though.

Clunks through the driveline. Could be pad knock, but i'm thinking driveshafts.

Motor now making noise. Up top, on the front of the motor, behind the timing covers.

Not real impressed, and another two weeks before it can get in....

[leasaunce]

has anyone here filed a complaint to VW australia?? or am I the only one?

[Piotr]

Driver's door has something rattling around in there. Not funny. Again, worse with tempetature. Seems like a fairly serious piece of kit banging around though.

Had the same issue. Dealership has ordered a new channel something or other for drivers door. still waiting for it.

[Glide_GTI]

MAKE - POLO GTI
KMS - 11,000
MODS - None
CAR USAGE - DAILY

PROBLEM - Radio
DESCRIPTION - When listening to preset 5(Nova) when I flick stations and come back to prest 5 I hear snippets of classical music from another station. It will cut in and out randomly. It also happens when I start the car after work sometimes. It says Nova but plays AM music...
FIX - ?

my car started doing this too?? did you get it fixed?