Polo Problems & Fix Register

[ryan_GTI]

Does that remove the squeeks entirely?

'Cos i was recommended to use some type of silicone spray...

[mitch_gti]

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did a dealer tell you to use silicone spray?

I work at a suzuki dealership in sales, the pre delivery department uses silicone spray all the time and it makes a god aweful mess.

I always have to go over each car to remove silicone spray. Pain in the butt because once the car moves, the stuff just sprays everywhere.

I would suggest you use something which is more cream based. Like plastic and rubber conditioner.

[ryan_GTI]

Yup that's what the dealer suggested.. but thanks for the heads up!

[Tick]

Thanks for the tip, will give it a go. Cheers.

[Glide_GTI]

My bloody mp3 player gets stuck randomly.. sometimes it just says "reading disc" and wont go any further.. anoying when your half way though a cd of 100 mp3's and forgot where you were

have to eject it and put it back in to fix it

[dodgeGTI]

My bloody mp3 player gets stuck randomly.. sometimes it just says "reading disc" and wont go any further.. anoying when your half way though a cd of 100 mp3's and forgot where you were

have to eject it and put it back in to fix it

Mine plays maybe 20 secs of an MP3 disc then stopped - ERROR!

[DaveMack]

Mine plays MP3s ... no problem at all.

Dave

(Sorry ... that didn't sound at all sympathetic ... did it?)

[Flaps]

Does anyone know where new wiper blades can be purchased?

My driver side one is rooted. Not happy since it never rains and I never use the wiper fluid to clean the window. I reckon its gone up and down about 200 times max in a year of ownership!!

[MINTpolo]

Mine have been rubbish since the day i bought the car, i never got round to asking them to replace them, drought etc... now its too late. Im sure vw spares at the dealer would sell em, dunno who else though...

[Wand Weaver]

Mine have been rubbish since the day i bought the car, i never got round to asking them to replace them, drought etc... now its too late. Im sure vw spares at the dealer would sell em, dunno who else though...

This may help - I asked the question a while ago - I've never actually checked Autopro to check, but they might be a good bet.

The wipers are known as 'Aerotwin' wipers (they used to be exclusive to Bosch, but I'd assume there's aftermarket ones by now).

[Adam]

MAKE - POLO GTI
KMS - 19000
MODS - NONE
CAR USAGE - Daily ride

1. PROBLEM - Turbo oil pipe(or something in the line of those)
DESCRIPTION - A leak of oil was evident in the first service. Problem was solved.

2. PROBLEM - Gearbox
DESCRIPTION - Crunches when put into reverse (occasionally). Crunches when changing from 1st to 2nd at high rpm.

3. PROBLEM - Air Con system
DESCRIPTION - When the system is on, it makes an annoying whinning sound. It gets louder when the rev goes higher, until the engine's sound(of music) surpass those of the air con's.

4. PROBLEM - Brake Pedal contact switch
DESCRIPTION - Makes an annoying clicking sound every time the pedal is depressed. Dealer said it was normal, BUT!, supposingly newer one doesn't have that sound. will have to investigate in the new Demo cars dealer have!

5. PROBLEM - Circuit breaker? Fuse? Some other switch
DESCRIPTION - Random clicking sound coming from inside the dash. No associated with the brake clicking. Once or twice when the clicking occurs, the headlight's light dimmed a little.

[Koz]

Come to think of it my gearbox crunches sometimes when putting it into reverse. I think its when I do it quickly and havent got the clutch ALL the way in

[PeterHBne]

Hey Shaneth,

What happened with your gearbox in the end?

[shaneth]

Peter, replaced and loving it mate. no hassels at all.

[Koz]

Im actually having 2nd thoughts on what is causing this noise. Im thinking maybe it is related to the steering as when I take a turn at speed I can feel a vibration or some unordinary feeling thru the steering.

Also when at low speeds today I turned around in a cul-de-sac and heard the same noise but alot fainter.

Hmmm any suggestions in regards to the steering components?