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Glow plug light flashing on dashboard

Volkswagen Polo 2005 Hatch 1.9tdi 150000 miles
Car struggles to start and sometimes switches off during the drive
Bra-Ash from South Africa 2 years ago  
BR
2 reports 
Yamkelani from South Africa 5 months ago
Dashboard don't light at all
sumit chechare from India 2 months ago
Glow plug light flashing on dashboard
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Battery light in the dashboard

Volkswagen Polo 2013 Hatchback 60000 miles
The alternator is not charging, could it be a fuse perhaps?
If so where is it located and how do i test it?
Shali from other 6 months ago  
SH
2 reports 
Dibbley from Great Britain 5 months ago
No. Sometimes an alternator can die. Just how it is. Replace it.
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Warning spanner is showing on the dashboard

Volkswagen Polo 2012 Hatchback  171000 miles
Not really sure what could be the case of that
Aviwe from South Africa 2 years ago  
AV
2 reports 
Zeta from Great Britain 2 years ago
It means the car is due a service. You can reset it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk8SD8…
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Flashing spring/coil on the dashboard

Volkswagen Polo 2014 Hatchback 1.4Tdi Economu 70000 miles
Hi there

I got a problem with my polo 2014 1.4TDi. When engine cold starts and drives perfect. When getting warm then flashing spring is coming out and engine looses power and not exceeding 2000rpm. When switch the engine off and on all back to normal then after driving a while problem appears again.
Phil from United Kingdom 3 months ago  
PH

Dash lights flicker

Volkswagen Polo 2000 afx 300000 miles
When vehicle is switched off and key removed from ignition the dash lights flicked
Darryl from South Africa 9 months ago  
DA
1 report 

EPC indicator SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Polo 2007  98000 miles
I've been having this problem for weeks: I start the engine and everything works perfectly but, after driving for a while, suddenly the EPC turns on. I turn the car off and on again and it disappears. I've already changed the stop sensor but without a positive result. What can it be?
Montgomery from United States 11 years ago  
MO
Rank 1
36 reports 
Solved
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Montgomery from United States 11 years ago
I finally solved it. There was a blown bulb which I replaced and I also disconnected the harnesses, cleaned them and connected them properly.
Singh 23 from South Africa 2 years ago
I have the same issue but it's not sorted
Mustafa2594 from other a year ago
Bende motor lambasıyla birlikte epc ışığı yanıyor ve araç çekişten düşüyor gaz yemiyor. Aracı durdurup tekrar çalıştırıyorum sorun olmuyor. Ama sürekli bu sorunu yaşıyorum ustalar sorunun neden kaynaklandığını bulamadılar.
Maia from other a year ago
Bom o meu e um vírus 2021 acontece isso quando rodo no etanol ai coloco gasolina o problema some só volta depois de muitas abastecida no etanol
Adzze from Mexico 8 days ago
Es comun que se encienda por tema de los cables de bujia, los cuales es muchisimo mejor poner los originales y dejaras de tener esos temas, tambien es recomendable limpiar los sensores de arbol de levas, de oxigeno y de ciguenal. Y evitaras mas detalles, saludos.
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Not starting - Only crank SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Polo 2008 hatchback - 1.4 90 miles
I have a very elusive issue with my car which I just can't seem to diagnose. :( My Polo 9n3 2008 1.4 randomly doesn't want to start anymore. When I turn the key the engine simply turns over and there is no click or buzzing noise from the fuel pump. The dash electronics function perfectly. I have removed the fuel pump and tested it, it works perfectly, however the cable powering it only measures 3.5v. The car battery measures 12v. I checked the spark plugs and they are dry- so the engine is not flooded. On suspicion that it is the immobiliser, I checked my key fob battery and it is good. I ha… Read complete
Andre from South Africa a year ago  
AN
Rank 7
11 reports 
Junior rueiner from other a year ago
Em último caso, verifique as conexões dos fios, e aterramento. Plugs, encaixes dos fios, verifique se tem fio corroído(ratos podem descascar o fio, e a ação do tempo oxida o cobre presente no fio, fazendo pegar energias vezes sim, e as vezes não), limpe as conexões, plugs, etc com spray limpa-contatos, é provável que a situação na qual vc esteja passando seja problemas elétricos relacionado a fiação
Natt from New Zealand a year ago
Carwill start then shut off
Scara from South Africa a year ago
Any luck? Am having the same problem on. My Polo vivo gt
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Andre from South Africa a year ago
Hi all, I managed to solve the issue. It turns out the ECU was faulty and needed replacement due to the fact that the previous owner had replaced the original ECU which was not fully functional and therefore had to bypass the immobiliser to make it work. The bypassed issues in the ECU were then aggravated over time with exposure to heat and vibration and ultimately resulted in the need for complete replacement.
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Gears blink on my dash, however it engages them SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Polo 2012 Wvwzzz6rzeu040800 10000 miles
It engages gears, however they blink on the dash once the engine is hot
Ricky from South Africa 2 years ago  
RI
3 reports 
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Ndilly from other a year ago
Wolkswagen polo tsi 1.4, 7 Speed automatic 2012 model
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ABS and Handbreak Light SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Polo 2014 Manual 65000 miles
ABS light stays on and Handbreak Light flashes but set after a while, but with light bumps it goes on again and beaps.
Stefan from South Africa 9 months ago  
ST
2 reports 
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Stefan from South Africa 9 months ago
Filled up Brake Fluid Dot 4
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Electric Power Steering SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Polo 2024 Hatchback  27000 miles
The steering is stiff and very hard to turn... There is a red steering light with an exclamation ❗... Does anyone know how to get rid of this light?
Sanele from South Africa a year ago  
SA
10 reports 
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Hani1323 from other a year ago
Bonjour vous devriez changer le fusible sur le fil bleu sur la batterie
John from South Africa a year ago
Having a similar problem with stiff steering on my polo 9n 2007 module
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Oil light and alarm

Volkswagen Polo 2000  270000 miles
When exceeding 2000 rpm, the oil alarm and light turn on. I've checked it and it is on its right level, I've also changed the bulbs but nothing changed. Can you please tell me how to solve it?
Augustus from United States 11 years ago  
AU
6 reports 
gustus from United States 11 years ago
Check the oil pressure and do not include any additives to the oil.
ellender from United States 11 years ago
Check the colour of the bulbs, right inside the oil filter. They should be the same colour. In my case it is grey and I installed a black one.
PBMM from Ireland 10 years ago
Remove the sump and clean the pick up filter on the oil pump. This should solve your problem.
Baascois from South Africa 2 years ago
WHEN I DRIVE FAR THE OIL LIGHT COMES ON WHEN I STOP FOR 10MIN WITH CAR OFF AND I START IT AGAIN IT HAS A NOIS BUT THEN THE LIGHT DONT COME ON AGAIN AND I DID CHECK OIL ITS ON THE MARK
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ABS LIGHT ON

Volkswagen Polo 2019  20000 miles
Abs light on and every time it's on
Shan from India 2 years ago  
SH
10 reports 
foha2001 from other 2 years ago
Same problem since 3 years
DJ Papzin from South Africa a year ago
Same issue for 3 months
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Oil light problem

Volkswagen Polo 2016  12000 miles
My car is polo vivo 2016 model is giving me a problem with the oil light, last year October i take it for major service i bought the service every thing was done, and the oil light come off for a week. And start again when i tell the mechanic said nothing but now is making a noise. Please assist
1977 from South Africa 3 years ago  
19
5 reports 
Etienne from South Africa 3 years ago
Oil light! no engine noise, oil pressure tested manually, ok, oil level correct. No comms between Diagnostic tool and car's computer meaning wiring problem? Apparantly the SA 1400 Polo had an electrical problem triggering the oil light? Any one with advice please?
Chico from other 2 years ago
Não adianta você precisa retificar o cabeçote ou colocar um novo . Este modelo EA111 tem este defeito crônico
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Engine light

Volkswagen Polo 2013  115000 miles
Engine light always show on dashboard
Waraich from India 2 years ago  
WA
14 reports 
Ahmedistan from India 2 years ago
rip papigo, rest in peace
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Epc warning

Volkswagen Polo 2019 Polo 1.2 gt tsi 50000 miles
Epc warning shows up when iam pushing my car and then suddenly the engine shows up some lag and engine starts choppy ,once i turned off and turn on the engine the epc warning goes and car runs without any lag (the car runs on stage 2 )
Joshua from India 2 years ago  
JO
23 reports 
Sam_Polo from India a year ago
Same problem. I neglected it for about a year and a half because I couldn't get to the bottom of it. I recently got a MAF sensor warning. Got it cleaned. Car ran better for a thousand kms and now EPC light is permanent and having starting troubles too. Either the MAP/MAF sensors need replacement or need to get fuses checked.
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Ac compressor has not been engaged

Volkswagen Polo 2022  114896 miles
In my polo 2022 ac compressor has not working. What a problem
Satya from India a year ago  
SA
6 reports 
Rashid from other a year ago
Polo 2013 compresseur ne déclenche pas
Vanderson from other a year ago
Compressor do ar condicionado não aciona polo 2007 fica fazendo um barulho quando ligo o carro
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Tcs and abs light

Volkswagen Polo 2016  8880 miles
Tcs and abs lights in dashboard
Jayant khatal from India a year ago  
JA
2 reports 
Junior rueiner from other a year ago
Assistance brake sistem, peça pro mecânico detectar qual chicote do ABS está com defeito, e troque-o
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Polo 2009 BAH windows not working

Volkswagen Polo 2009 Hatchback 2009, 1.6 250000 miles
I changed the dashboard wiring and the car windows started not to open. The driver door window works just fine. To me it seems the other window does not get power because when its dark you can see the window "icon" on the driver side door lit but the other are not.
musaz from South Africa 2 years ago  
MU
5 reports 
Frans from South Africa a year ago
On my 2015 polo vivo comfort line, Both my front windows are not working with the switches, the wiring is fine, the motor and control module are fine because when I use the key, the windows roll up and down but once I remove the module on the other side, the key doesn't work also, the fuses are also fine.
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Fuel gauge showing empty fuel in morning

Volkswagen Polo 2020  80000 miles
Fuel gauge showing empty fuel. Actualy have half tank fuel.. no range show
Ahammed from India 2 years ago  
AH
1 reply 
Outlawtorn from other 2 years ago
Hi buddy i have same problem and its associated with faulty fuel pump sensor or alternatively alot of bacterial slime depending where youlive and fuel quality might need a clean.
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Abs light automatic on & few time later automatic off

Volkswagen Polo 2014 Engine 70000 miles
Abs light automatic on & off some moments abs is not working
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Romit dutta from India 2 years ago  
RO
7 reports 
Justin666 from India 2 years ago
Might be a faulty mass airflow sensor. These is a common failure in these cars. Throws a similar error. Else it is a faulty abs sensor altogether. Hope this helps :)
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ABS Light is showing on in the dashboard

Volkswagen Polo 2013 1.2 highlline petrol 16 miles
The ABS light is showing on in the dashboard
suresh from India 10 months ago  
SU
2 reports 
suresh from India 10 months ago
Waiting for advice from experts
suresh from India 9 months ago
Still unresolved and waiting for expert's advice
Ezequias from other 9 months ago
Verifica como estão as pastilhas e o óleo passar o aparelho e qual avaria está presente na central
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The problem is with the speedometer it not working and the fuel go up

Volkswagen Polo 2014 Hatchback 130000 miles
The problem is with the speedometer it not working and the fuel go up and down when driving
Njabulo from South Africa a year ago  
NJ
2 reports 
Njabulo from South Africa a year ago
The speedometer is not working and whenever I'm driving the fuel gauge,it does read properly and the digits goes up and down
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Sticky Breaks

Volkswagen Polo 2014 1L, 55kw 31000 miles
When i want to start the car up, i release the breaks and the clutch. But the car wont move, because the rear brakes are still engaged. So now the front tires have to drag the entire car, instead of rolling it. Initially, i suspected the hill-assistant, because it happened just rarely, but now with the weather cooling down, it happening almost every cold-start. so it might be temp related.
i know its the rear brakes, because the first time it occured, i was standing on gravel, and the rear wheels left a mark on the ground.
i assumed it to be the assistant, because sometimes, overwriting the assistant by opening a door would release the wheels.
Examiner from other 2 years ago  
EX
1 reply 
Examiner from other 2 years ago
The issue got worse. As far as I can tell, its the handbrake alongside both rear drum breaks. Worsened by cold weather, the drums remain closed, even with the brake liquid pressure removed. Possible issue with the slave cylinders (less likely for both on either side to fail simultaneously)? Water in the breaks/-liquid?
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Power steering failure

Volkswagen Polo 2004  124000 miles
A yellow steering wheel appeared on the dashboard and the power steering stopped working like such, it is absolutely hard.
tory from United States 11 years ago  
TO
14 reports 
Ronald from South Africa 2 years ago
Same issue with my 2018 polo
Rob77 from Italy 13 days ago
Check the thin metal plates on the top of the battery. If one is broken change it.
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Oil light comes on

Volkswagen Polo 2011 Sedan 462555 miles
Oil light keeps on popping in after replacing oil pump and oil sensor switch
CJ deee from South Africa 6 months ago  
CJ
1 reply 
Dibbley from Great Britain 5 months ago
If the oil light persists after replacing the pump and sensor, you likely have actual low oil pressure due to a clogged oil pickup screen, worn engine bearings, or a faulty new pump. Immediately verify pressure with a mechanical gauge, as driving can cause catastrophic engine failure.
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Fuel gauge not working

Volkswagen Polo 2009 BKY378681 189000 miles
My fuel gauge is not working. So I’m not able to tell how much fuel is in the tank. I’ve changed fuel pumps twice but still experience the same problem.
GeeLuu from other 7 months ago  
GE
2 reports 
Neo Themba from South Africa 7 months ago
The problem is the fuse box the speedometer doesn't work
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The car keeps showing EPC light and the high beam lights aren't workin

Volkswagen Polo 2013 CLP 270986 miles
The bright lights aren't working and the car uses the front park light
Jordand from South Africa 9 months ago  
JO
3 reports 
Heidi from South Africa 5 months ago
Did you sort out the problem? I have a similar situation, but nothing on the steering works: high beams, hooter, indicators, wipers.
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Car not starting

Volkswagen Polo 2006 manual 263000 miles
Hi i have a Polo tdi 1.9 2006 model.
The car is not cranking or starting so i thought it was the alternator or starter or battery to i replaced all brand new but stil it wont start. When i turn the ignition key the lights on the dash comes on but when i turn it to start then it doesnt even crank but i do hear a faint clicking sound so not sure what might be the problem. Im not sure if its the relay fuse or what it might be
Kobus Venter from South Africa a year ago  
KO
3 reports 
Josiah from South Africa a year ago
Any luck on this? I'm having the same issue on mine , checked the fuses but all seems fine
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Speed meter not working

Volkswagen Polo 2010 Hatchback manual 88000 miles
Speed meter not showing the speed of vehicle but RPM meter is showing the RPM.
Amit from India a year ago  
AM
5 reports 
Vinay from India 9 months ago
Speedo meter sensor may not working or any wiring issue
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Battery keeps Draining overnight

Volkswagen Polo 2010 Hatchback/ Petrol/1.2 78000 miles
Battery drains over night. With meter reading: 0.62A when connected in series to the battery.
No dash cam installed yet

I disconnected the stereo but problem persist

Nothing new installed yet
Deejuan from Great Britain a year ago  
DE
1 reply 
Waylin from South Africa a year ago
Use process of elimination. Keep meter connected & pull fuses one by one when reading is 0A you found the faulty circuit
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