Polo Problems & Fix Register

[cliffo]

MAKE - '07 POLO GTI
KMS - 7,500km
MODS - None (yet)
CAR USAGE - Daily Driver

Problem: A bloody big Huntsman spider sitting on the inside of the windscreen right in front of my face

Fix: A rolled up newspaper

I hate spiders!!

(Mods - feel free to delete...hehehe)

[mitch_gti]

MAKE - '07 POLO GTI
KMS - 7,500km
MODS - None (yet)
CAR USAGE - Daily Driver

Problem: A bloody big Huntsman spider sitting on the inside of the windscreen right in front of my face

Fix: A rolled up newspaper

I hate spiders!!

(Mods - feel free to delete...hehehe)

Hahaha, Cliffo, i FREAKED out when i saw that you had posted something in Polo problems.
Very happy that it was something as minor as a huntsman lol.

P.S, on my next day off which isnt a public holiday ill be sorting out a voucher for because you sent Mel into buy a Swift from me.
Westfield voucher is good for you?

[cliffo]

Hahaha, Cliffo, i FREAKED out when i saw that you had posted something in Polo problems.
Very happy that it was something as minor as a huntsman lol.

P.S, on my next day off which isnt a public holiday ill be sorting out a voucher for because you sent Mel into buy a Swift from me.
Westfield voucher is good for you?

A huntsman isn't so minor when its <........this big........>

and re the voucher, sounds fine to me though as I said I wasn't expecting anything by sending her to see you, so really, don't go to any trouble mate.

[mitch_gti]

Dont you mean Tarantula ?!?!?!?!?!



The company is being a ****, this new voucher thing is only for customers who buy cars in 08 onwards,

however to say thanks i will be buying you a voucher. Even if its only a little something.

Nothing you say will change my mind on this either. mwa ha ha ha

[VW GTI]

What if he says 'I tried to talk her out of it but she really wanted to'. haha

[MissVuks]

took my car in for the 3 month complimentary inspection.

Make: 2007 Polo GTI
Km: 3900
Mods: None
Usage: Daily Driver

Problem: passenger window is making grinding noises when going down.
Fix: Ordered a new regulator

Problem: lock cover on the inside passenger door as slightly popped and isnt sitting flush with the door panel.
Fix: A new one has been ordered.

Both are being ordered in and will be done under warranty work. Will update when the car is booked in and fixed..

Other than that everything else is perfect

[LoriJarrod]

Make: 2007 Polo GTI
Odo: 11,000km
Mods: None
Usage: Daily, parked on the street.

Problem: Recurrant powersteering failure.
Fixes so far:
- New Battery
- New Alternator

It's not throwing any fault codes, and yet within 15minutes of startup, the powersteering light will come on and the steering becomes hard. It's currently in the service department for the week. I will update with their findings. I have suggested replacing the PS pump but they seem reluctant.

[Blitzen]

Make: 2007 Polo GTI
Odo: 11,000km
Mods: None
Usage: Daily, parked on the street.

Problem: Recurrant powersteering failure.
Fixes so far:
- New Battery
- New Alternator

It's not throwing any fault codes, and yet within 15minutes of startup, the powersteering light will come on and the steering becomes hard. It's currently in the service department for the week. I will update with their findings. I have suggested replacing the PS pump but they seem reluctant.

The Polo's have don't have a hydraulic power steering system like a Commodore/Falcon, instead they use an electric motor for power assistance. Your fault may be in the Power Steering Motor itself.

[Cygnus]

Make: 2007 Polo GTI
Km: 16500
Mods: None
Usage: Daily Driver

Problem: Rattling from rear of car, both sides.
Fix: Got 2 new suspension mounts replaced under warranty.

Problem: Wiring from rear left speaker fell out.
Fix: Fixed under warranty.

Problem: Sunroof stopper fell out.
Fix: Refitted under warranty.

Problem: Bits (maybe a 1cm x 5mm area) of paint missing under tailgate.
Fix: Got the touch up paint now, yet to apply.

Problem: Left front seat reclining adjuster fell off.
Fix: Dealer put it back on, not sure if replaced, or just snapped back on. I've snapped it back on before and it fell off again. Yet to fall off again since dealer.

[morbo2000]

Make: 2007 Polo GTI
Odo: 11,000km
Mods: None
Usage: Daily, parked on the street.

Problem: Recurrant powersteering failure.
Fixes so far:
- New Battery
- New Alternator

It's not throwing any fault codes, and yet within 15minutes of startup, the powersteering light will come on and the steering becomes hard. It's currently in the service department for the week. I will update with their findings. I have suggested replacing the PS pump but they seem reluctant.

I've had my power steering fail twice on me while driving in the year I've had my polo (first time was march last year as I was driving out of the dealership on delivery, second time was the week before christmas). The second time took the car to the dealer and they found that the steering wheel angle sensor had an intermittent ground connection fault which they believe (but couldn't guarantee) caused the problem.

Hasn't happened since then though.

[LoriJarrod]

Thanks dude. I'll pass it on. Car is still with VW.

[russ83]

Make: 2006 Polo GTI
Km: 40,000
Mods: None
Usage: Daily Driver

Problem: Rattling inside the passenger door, sounds like marbles rolling around.
Fix: Being looked at 22nd april

Problem: Both seat recline switches fell off, this is the 2nd time.
Fix: Being looked at 22nd april

Problem: Radio, has intermittent pauses randomly.
Fix: Last time they looked at it, couldnt find any problems.

Problem: No brake lights
Fix: VW ordered a new brake switch unit from O/S, all fixed but had no car for 3 weeks.

Problem: Drivers seat leather stitching coming undone
Fix: Being looked at 22nd april

[MissVuks]

took my car in for the 3 month complimentary inspection.

Make: 2007 Polo GTI
Km: 3900
Mods: None
Usage: Daily Driver

Problem: passenger window is making grinding noises when going down.
Fix: Ordered a new regulator

Problem: lock cover on the inside passenger door as slightly popped and isnt sitting flush with the door panel.
Fix: A new one has been ordered.

Both are being ordered in and will be done under warranty work. Will update when the car is booked in and fixed..

Other than that everything else is perfect

Update on the lock cover, it has popped up again. I took it into VW Liverpool yesterday and a new one again has been ordered in. The service guy said the lock cover is completely warped.

Hopefully it wont happed again otherwise it must be something internal that is causing the cover to warp..

[Flaps]

My passenger lock cover is also a little warped. Is it that much of a deal?

[MissVuks]

yup - cos it stops the lock from popping through and sometimes i cant get the passenger side door to open. It sometimes takes 5 or 6 attempts to get it open. its freaking annoying, especially in the rain when your trying to let the passenger in but the door wont open..

plus the fact if i left it unfixed - my dad would crack it saying - i told you so, why did you buy that polo, its nothing but problems, you havnt even had it for half a year and its already falling apart. LOL i do this to keep my dad happy and to stop him nagging..