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Sometimes it doesn’t start, sometimes it runs rough & petrol smell when driving.

Hi, over the last few months my polo has developed a few problems which I think are all connected as they all started about the same time. Firstly there is a petrol smell in the car must of the time I’m driving but no leaks have been foun...

1993 1.0 Genesis
Posted: May 14, 2009
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Sudden loud banging noise coming from front passenger wheel

Sudden loud banging started coming from front passenger wheel. Checked outside of car but tyres were ok. Has just been driving over speed humps. Could this be the suspension or wheel bearings?

1999 1.4 cl
Posted: May 12, 2009
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Cuts out when accelerating

Revs drop for a second when on motorway or accelerating. Usually happens once every few hundred miles, but has happened 3 times in last few days - a bit worrying when you're in the outside lane! Wondered if water was somehow getting i...

2002 1.4
Posted: Apr 20, 2009
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Idle speed

hi how do i adjust idle speedand wat isthe right rpm

1999 1.4 cl
Posted: Mar 25, 2009
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Heater

does anybody no y my heater only blows cold air temp reading is ok and never overheats im freezing!

1999 1.4cl
Posted: Mar 25, 2009
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Engine vibration only around 2-3,000rev

As vehicle accelerates the engine vibrates (sounds similar to a missfire) around 2,000 - 3,000 revs. vibration is felt throughout car. No vibration on idle or above 3,000. Any ideas?

1999 1.9 diesel
Posted: Mar 22, 2009
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How to change front indicator bulb?

Please, does anyone know how to change the front indicator bulb on my vw polo 1996?

1996 14 l
Posted: Mar 8, 2009
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Car not starting

The car not starting when the key is turned. The lights and wipers are working. The fuel, handbrake and battery glow but the engine is not starting.

1997 1.4
Posted: Mar 5, 2009
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When 1touching the accelerator the gear stick moves up slightly

when you put on the 1st few fractions of the accelerator the gear stick moves forward a bit when in 4th, and when letting totaly of the accelerator it goes back down. i think it could be the gear box loose a bit but got no idea whats wron...

1997 1.9 diesel
Posted: Feb 25, 2009
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Lots of vibrating

my polo is a 1.9 diesel and when the car is ticking over it vibrates the whole car and the sound on the inside is very loud, i have checked one of the mounts and jacked the other side of the engine up of the engine mount tht is under the ba...

1997 1.9cld
Posted: Feb 25, 2009
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N/s front door central locking failure

Drivers door central locking just failed. I can still lock all 4 doors from passenger door. so unit works, but no signal from drivers door to rest. Booked at dealer next week, says may have compressed air system (?) could be expensive to fi...

2001 1.4TDI SE
Posted: Feb 21, 2009
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Problem starting when left for half hour

car starts fine in all weather and temps, it drives fine but when left to stand for half hour it wont start engine turns over but wont run. car will only then start when left for a futher 20min or when coil light comes on .also if the car i...

1998 1.9d
Posted: Jan 16, 2009
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