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Wont start or run properly.

Hi. The polo is struggling to start, then when it does runs for about 20 mins then will break down again. If anyone can help that would be great. Thanks

1999 1.4
Posted: Sep 15, 2011
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Missing once warms up CODE P0301 - cylinder 1 misfire detected

Hi Got A Problem With A Vw Polo 1.2 3cyl Bmd Engine. Engine Management Light Will Come On After about 30 mins of Idling or Driving Once It Comes On It Starts Misfiring. I Have Changed Plugs (new) And Coil Packs Around But EML Still Come...

2004 1.2
Posted: Sep 11, 2011
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Light showing on dashboard

There came a light showing on dashboard, according to the book it looked like an exhaust problem. The car was registered Dec 2055, we bought it as a demo model, it has only done about 63,000 miles, and Volkswagon say the cylinders have gon...

2005
Posted: Sep 9, 2011
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Errors cylinder 3

an error is reported on cylinder 3 (misfires), engine trembles at times (not constantly) both on cold and after engine heats up. it happens randomly - have replaced everything on the electric side of things, compression is same on all cylin...

2001 1.4 MPI
Posted: Sep 8, 2011
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Runs badly

engine cuts out runs badly for first 10 mins.replaced oxygen sensors coil pack new cat.made no difference ?

2001 1.4 16valve petrol
Posted: Sep 4, 2011
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Starting problems

sometimes my car will start fine and other times the petrol pump kicks in but the car will not start. It seems not to spark? Sometimes after turning the ignition again, it will start but not rev and may cut out again. If it does start the ...

2002 1.4 manual
Posted: Sep 1, 2011
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Droning sound when driving over 20mph

car making an awful droning sound when you go over 20mph the noise is still there even if i have it out of gear. I have had new bearings, trackrod ends and exhaust fitted noise still there. It has just past its MOT any suggestions?

2001 1.0 petrol
Posted: Aug 23, 2011
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A lot of noise and power down

Hello dear Sir/Madam! I have a Polo Model 6N Diesel of year 1996. It have a lot of noise inside of cab, even with closed windows, and some times it goes to power down, I need to push in full position the accelerator, the car make a lot of...

1996 1.9 Diesel year 1996
Posted: Aug 14, 2011
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Cam belt replacement

I have been told by my local dealership that the cam belt should be replaced after 4 years regardless of milage, whereas the service manual says after 60 k miles - which is correct?

2007 1.4
Posted: Aug 14, 2011
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Starting problems

Car started fine this morning when I moved it, but have just tried to start it and it won't go. I Can hear the starter motor working and occasionally it sounds as though it is trying to start, but doesn't get any further than that. i'd be g...

2007 1.4
Posted: Aug 13, 2011
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STARTING PROBLEM

Car Starts up great in morning no problem drive for distance - leave car all day starts up great but then if I stop somewhere eg Petrol or shop car won't start I leave it for 20 mins approx and then it starts up again. Love to k...

2001 1.4
Posted: Aug 12, 2011
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High idle

My polo sometimes has an irratic idle. By this i mean the car will some times hold the revs at 1200 rpm when i'm stopped at a junction and sometimes when i start the car. It doesn't seem to be affecting fuel economy, as since it started I s...

2002 1.2 65S 9n
Posted: Aug 11, 2011
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