Volkswagen Polo Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres Problems

Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres Problems and faults
Too many faults on brand new model?

My brand new polo keeps developing faults - first it was all 3 injectors were faulty and replaced, now the ECG valve or something, and also the brake discs got warped? Tell me, is this normal and what can I do about it. VW dealer offering...

2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI
Posted: May 17, 2011
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Too many faults on brand new model?

My brand new polo keeps developing faults - first it was all 3 injectors were faulty and replaced, now the ECG valve or something, and also the brake discs got warped? Tell me, is this normal and what can I do about it. VW dealer offering...

2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI
Posted: May 17, 2011
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Power steering pump

fiited a replacement power steering pump been advised I need a code to match it to the management system is that true

2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 match
Posted: Mar 28, 2011
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Speed drops too slow

While I am driving and want to slow down the the speedo meter takes a long time to drop, I need press the brakes fully down and then too it it very slow in dropping.

1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.6 Polo Classic Manual
Posted: Mar 9, 2011
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Polo steering to the left

I notice that my polo is steering to the left. Brought the car back to VW and they did the alignment again but its still pulling to the left. Apparently its a known issue. Could you guys give it a try and see if it happens to you as well...

2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 tsi
Posted: Mar 9, 2011
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Knocking noise from driver side

when im driving the car and start to brake i hear a knocking noise from the driver side. it sounds like somthing is loose but i checkd all the bolts and retightend them. it still makes that noise.HELLLPPPPP

2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2E
Posted: Mar 1, 2011
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Brake locks while moving in slow traffic

I had a nightmarish day when I was just easing about with my cluch and brake to move another few meters in the traffic with the signal about 300mtrs ahead, when my brake jammed and with the momentom pushing my car ahead I just surviwed to ...

1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.44 Manual
Posted: Jan 29, 2011
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Injectors faulty after only 300 miles!

I purchased my new Polo 1.2TDI SE on 20th Oct - drove it for 8 days (300 miles) and a knocking noise developed from engine block. the garage didn't really know what the problem was suggesting it may require a new engine? which now has turn...

2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI SE
Posted: Nov 3, 2010
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VW Polo electric hydraulic power steering pump.

Hi is it posible some one to help me.I have bouth this 2004 1.2 polo on 44000 miles 2 weeks ago and i found that the electric hydraulic power steering pump is not working.There is warning light on the clock indicating fault with the steeri...

2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 twist
Posted: Oct 6, 2010
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Electronic hydraulic power steering

VW Polo 2002 problem Hi, I had my 2002 1.9 polo for about 18 months and really saticefied until for 2 weeks ago. 1. Power steering - the warning light comes on intermittently and the steering keeps going very heaving. There are no act...

2002 Volkswagen Polo 1,9tdi
Posted: Sep 3, 2010
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Headlight/indicator left on, buzzer not working when opening door

when i exit the car and leave my indictor on or headlights left on by mistake a buzzer should sound when i open the door but it doesn't i have have only noticed this after my car has had a new abs sensor fitted and the garage say that's got...

2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 litre
Posted: Aug 13, 2010
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Brake pressure problem

Hi, i have a brake pressure problem with my girlfriends 2000 Polo GTi. The pedal seems to travel a long way before anything happens and if i pump the pedal once they're fine. It's like they need bleeding, but i've just had a fluid change do...

2000 Volkswagen Polo GTi
Posted: Jul 29, 2010
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Dash lights and gauges n/w

This sounds like a bad connection as it the dash lights and gauges are not working. When the indicator stalk is moved to indicate the brake warning light comes on. Previously it started working and now has stopped completely. Took dash out ...

1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.4
Posted: Mar 2, 2010
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Wheel bearings?

I have had a lot of problems with my bearings, I have had to get them fixed three times in the last 9 months (front bearings in particular). This last time, afterwards teh steering wheel was off and the wheels have been wearing down on the ...

1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.0
Posted: Oct 12, 2009
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A gurgling noise when car is decelerating (not under braking) mainly when in gear

The car sounds normal under steady driving and accelerating but makes a strange type of gargling noise when you lift off the throttle(not braking). I had initially thought it was the gearbox/drive train but has now started gargling slig...

2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Petrol 60hp
Posted: Nov 11, 2008
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Loosing steering fluid

rack recently refurbed no obvious wet patches, pump area dry,where could fluid be going? any help please...

2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 fsi
Posted: Sep 20, 2008
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Steering rack

Anyone had experience of fixing a steering rack on a Polo? Can they be rebuilt in situ, or is it a a matter of fitting a reconditioned unit?

1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.9 Diesel
Posted: Jun 19, 2008
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Wheels squeeling while cornering

I have recently noticed that when I go around islands my wheels are making a squeeling noise. At first I thought I was simply cornering too fast, but having slowed down dramatically when cornering, I have found that it is still there. I hav...

1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 CL
Posted: May 16, 2008
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Unexplained loss of clutch and battery/oil light on

Within the last few days the car unexplainable stops, however the engine seems to remain on, but there is loss of clutch and brake control. The battery and oil lights also come on. The clutch feels like its pulling when i try and release it...

1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.0
Posted: Feb 3, 2008
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