r/vwpolo

Hey everyone, hoping someone can help. I have a 2012 VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI that broke down and I’m stuck.

What happened: Was driving normally when the accelerator suddenly became unresponsive, battery warning light came on dashboard, then the car stalled and won’t restart.
Current symptoms:
• Cranks normally, fires for 1-2 seconds then dies
• Battery was completely dead (jumped it but still won’t stay running)
• No fault codes on OBD scanner
• Already replaced spark plugs

What’s been checked by mechanic:
• Fuel pressure ✅
• Compression ✅
• Spark plugs ✅
Mechanic has given up after 3 days with no solution

Strongly suspecting alternator failure and/or crankshaft position sensor but not confirmed.

Can some please suggest anything if any1 has faced same issue or any good mechanics in Melbourne
Car is currently in Melbourne VIC. Any help or recommendations greatly appreciated! 🙏

Hello all, I have a 2017 vw polo match, I’m an driving instructor and I find the safety feature of the engine shutting off when the driver door opens frustrating for me and when students do parallel parks they tend to open to door to double check they are in the lines, they then have to restart the engine every time. Is there a way of turning this off and if so how do I go about it?

Appreciate any help

Hi all
I've just got an MOT fail on my MK5/6R 2016 TSI Polo I failed on the following:
"Headlamp aim too high Nearside/Offside Front (adjusters not working) [4.1.2(a)]"
I was just wondering if there was anyone who might know of a DIY fix for the headlights, or if there is somewhere I could find a set of reasonably priced new headlight sets. I just wanted to ask around for some advice as I want to try and avoid the £600 ish I was quoted by Halfords for a new set to instead try and find a cheaper fix I could do myself at home.

Hi everyone! Anyone have a link where can I buy vw polo red paint kit. Im planning to repair some scratches on my car. My location is Limerick Ireland. Any link from temu or ebay? Flashy red is the color im looking for. Thank you.

Hi folks, I have a Mk4 Polo (56 plate), and I'm looking to replace the radio, I don't need anything fancy like a big screen or CarPlay, just aux in and maybe DAB. If anyone has any recommendations please drop them below, thanks.

**update**

The mechanic that checked and quoted the parts below stopped replying to a couple texts but finally he rang to say that I had asked too many questions and that it wasn’t worth the money I was paying to do the work😅. He said he’d not reply and give me a time to call other mechanics and see that their prices are higher and then know that he’s prices were reasonable. I wasn’t even asking or cared about the prices - I had asked if the parts were new or second hand and if it came with a warranty and also if he’d done the pressure test that has been suggested.. the answer is no to all 🥲 he said it’s just my inexperience that’s making me ask these questions and that I wouldn’t usually ask if I went to a garage instead of a mobile mechanic (I would cause I just think it’s useful to know 😬) ahhhhh!!

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So I’ve had four people check out my red engine oil light and no one is sure what the problem could be 😅🥲 (Halfords, garage I bought the car from, RAC and a mobile mechanic)

So we’ve concluded that:

- there is enough engine oil

- the oil quality appears good (I only bought the car in Nov so may do an interim service soon but these issues have been ongoing for 3-4 months)

- diagnostics found no faults

- I have had the sensors replaced and light still remains on

Mobile mechanic recommended doing an oil change and filter & flush but this is a guess and not sure if it will fix the problem (quoted £110 for aftermarket but good quality parts)

Any advice or next steps please would be appreciated!! VW Polo 2013

Separate issues but unrelated - The car also needs a new battery (£70) and supply and fit front spring (£130) so a costly month.

Is the car okay to drive in the meantime?! I feel like no but have been told it’s okay..

Hi there, I recently got a Polo 6R and I'm having some problem fitting the replacement emblem I've bought. Everything I've seen online makes it look like I've got the correct emblem, but the mechanism seems wrong. Is the problem potentially with the grill?