VW Polo 6R Headlight removal & Bulb Replacement

VW Polo 6R Headlight removal & Bulb Replacement

Tools & Accessories

1. Torque screwdriver
2. Flat head (-) screwdriver
3. New bulb if necessary (H7)

Introduction

I recently purchase a new set of headlight for my VW Polo. Below are the procedure taken to replace my headlight bulb.

1. Remove 2 locking screw on top.
2. From inside, knock headlight assembly slightly outward towards front.
3. Pull out gently to front and side, the headlight cable have some extra length.
4. Remove rubber cover.
5. Rotate the bulb holder 45 degree counter clockwise.
6. Remove the holder from headlight assembly.
7. Pull out the bulb.
8. Insert new bulb into the holder.
9. Insert holder into headlight assembly.
10. Rotate the holder 45 degree clockwise.
11. Test the new bulb light up.
12. Put back rubber cover.
13. Insert back headlight assembly.
14. Insert locking screw into top bracket and tighten.

Stiff Ring for VW Polo

Information taken from http://www.stiffring.com/
What is Stiff Ring ? Improve Handling, Reduce Noise, Eliminate Vibration Stiff Ring made of special formula alloy aluminium. It used to correct the car body basic geometry by filling the gap between the sub frame bolts, sub frame and the car body bolt hole. Car engine, transmission, suspension and the body shelf are mounted on the sub frame. Thus, correcting the geometry setup with Stiff Ring, the car handling will be improved significantly.

By eliminating this free gap, vibration to the car chassis & undercarriage will greatly reduce. This helps to protect & prolong the car undercarriage parts life span. Eg: Steering rack, lower arm and etc. Stiff Ring Installation Points Before After Special Shape Special Shape Special Shape Installation Manual Promotion With Stiff Ring Uneven contact surface solved, eliminated spring effect. Perfect geometry setup, offer precise turning and improved handling.
 
 From the picture you can see the bolt used to tighten the sub frame and the car body has a gap in between. This will cause the sub frame and body to be misalign and thus lead to a handling problem and produce noise on the uneven road surface. The uneven contact surface in between chassis and subframe will further produce spring effect and this will compromise the car handling.

With the Stiff Ring in proper place, the gap is filled up to stop the movement of the sub frame and the car body forever and provide ideal alignment between both, as a result of a perfect geometry setup. Uneven surface is filled up by Stiff Ring, thus, spring effect is remove and resulting a comfortable cabin even further improved the car stability.

Stiff Ring No 6, Jalan Alam Damai 1,
Alam Damai, 56000,
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tel/Fax: 03-9105 3100
Mobile: 012-670 5167
Email: info@stiffring.com
RM2XX, for 8 pcs front  for VW Polo. (Call for latest price)
 

VW MDI - USB Storage song playing problem RCD310

Currently having problem playing songs through the USB storage. I tried 2 USB storage but the result is the same. No problem when listening to the radio. The song distorted and garbled voices. Like having a broken speaker. I did use the MDI USB to charge my phone and Gopro before this. I am afraid i spoilt the cable or the MDI port.

VW MDI Software Firmware Upgrades

Volkswagen Media Device Interface (MDI) Firmware Upgrades

Firmware upgrades to the Media Device Interface (MDI) are performed using the USB cable and a suitable USB storage device, the upgrade cannot be performed using the iPod/iPhone cable. Detailed instructions and possible error messages are detailed on the firmware version update pages.

Firmware Versions

MDI 0530-0546 KW22-2012 (this is only for vehicles produced from week 22 of 2012 – it will not install on older versions of hardware)

MDI 0240 KW22-2011

MDI 0150 KW22-2011

MDI 0111 KW22-2010

MDI 0090 KW33-2009

General Notes (for all versions)

• Only USB 2.0 hard drive and usb flash drives  should be attached to the USB cable.
• No USB cable extenders should be used, only a USB cable or a USB powered hub.
• The hard drive and flash drives should be formatted with the FAT file system FAT16 for <2GB devices and FAT32 for >2GB devices.
• Complex file structures will create delays in reading the contents.
• Only the first partition is playable if the device has multiple partitions.
• Memory card adapters are not supported.
• MP3, WMA, OOG Vorbis and AAC format files are supported, 3GP and WMA lossless files are not supported. WMA files that are DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected will not play.
• Variable Bit Rate (VBR) MP3′s will not show time remaining.
• DRM protected M4P and similar files will not generally play back from mass storage (USB).
• PLS, B4S, ASX and WPL playlists are supported.
• Playlists must reside in the same directory as the media file.
• MTP (Media Transfer Protocol – displaying the logo ‘PlaysForSure’ and ‘ReadyForVista’) may take several minutes to start playing as they request information such as battery status and memory usage from the MDI.
• Devices can be hot plugged at any time without loss of data.
• The Interface provides 5V for charging (standard USB)
• Folder structure should not exceed 8 folder levels and folders should contain no more than 1000 files.
• The Apple iPod and iPhone should only be connected with the iPod cable with the exception of the iPod Shuffle which can connect through the USB cable.

DIY: MDI update walkthrough

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You will need the following parts:
1. MDI to female USB adaptor
vw part # 000 051 446 B


2. USB drive formatted as FAT32

Michelin PS3 215/45/R17

Change my tires to Michelin PS3.
Price: RM410 X 4 unit= 1640
Trade in old tyre, Good Year Directional 5, 4 unit: RM100 X 4= 400.
Grand Total: RM1640-400 = RM 1240.00
Picture source: OTOREVIEW

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VW Polo 6R 1.2 TSI Air Filter Upgrade - K&N

K&N Air Filter
Part No: E-2997

K&N's replacement air filters are designed to increase horsepower and acceleration while providing excellent filtration. We make over 1,200 different replacement air filters for virtually every vehicle on the road. These filters are washable and reusable and are custom designed to fit into your existing factory air box. Their drop-in design means adding performance is simple. With most vehicles you simply remove the disposable air filter and replace it with a K&N. See applicable instruction sheet for details. Our stock replacement air filters for street vehicles are covered by our famous K&N Million-Mile Limited Warranty™ and will be THE LAST AIR FILTER YOUR VEHICLE WILL EVER NEED.

THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED EVERY TIME THE FILTER IS SERVICED,
OTHERWISE THE FILTER MAY NOT SEAL, AND DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE COULD RESULT.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

 1. Remove the OE airbox lid according to the service manual.
 2. Remove the OE air filter by holding the airbox lid and turning the air filter counter clockwise. (Fig.1)
 3. Install the K&N® air filter by lining up the tabs on the bottom of the filter into the open slots of the airbox lid. (Fig.2)
 4. Tighten the K&N® air filter by holding the airbox lid and turning the air filter clockwise until it stops. (Fig.3)
 5. Install the airbox lid according to the service manual.

Removal for Air filter Service:
 1. Remove the OE airbox lid according to the service manual.
 2. Holding the airbox lid, turn the K&N® air filter counterclockwise.

VW Polo 1.2 TSI Headlight Replacement

Osram Nightbreaker Plus H7

Headlight Size: H7

NIGHT BREAKER PLUS - the maximum performance lamp

Probably the brightest halogen light in the world - now with new technology for extra lifetime. The ideal lamp for drivers who want to drive with more light for greater safety. Thanks to a specially-developed high output coil and the blue ring coating, the headlight lamps of the NIGHT BREAKER PLUS product family

•shine up to 90% more light on the street*

•have an up to 35 m longer beam*

•put out up to 10% whiter light*

*compared with standard lamps

Product Description

OSRAM is the number 1 automotive bulb manufacturer in the world, supplying automotive light bulbs to vehicle manufacturers for new cars and trucks.Now you can improve your night vision and see 35 metres further at night with NIGHT BREAKER PLUS, the most powerful ECE approved halogen upgrade headlight bulb from OSRAM. The 35 metre longer beam increases your safety by highlighting any potential dangers and obstacles much earlier giving the driver increased time in which to react to avoid a potential hazard. NIGHT BREAKER PLUS is also extremely durable due to its filament design and gas filling. It also offers up to 90% more light on the road ahead compared to a standard OSRAM original equipment bulb allowing you to see further and feel safer on the road. A 10% whiter light really makes a difference and helps to reduce eyestrain and to create fatigue free driving.

Gold contacts feature on the H4 and H7 types; a sign of quality Original Equipment engineering from the leading 'OE' bulb supplier - OSRAM.
The design of the NIGHT BREAKER PLUS bulbs with a silver cap on the H4, H7 and H11 versions, and the special ring coating will enhance the look of your headlamps.
All NIGHTBREAKER PLUS bulbs are fully road legal and comply with ECE Regulation 37.All NIGHT BREAKER PLUS bulbs are fully interchangeable with the corresponding standard type fitted and will run at the same power - so they will not affect the car's wiring. All NIGHT BREAKER PLUS bulbs are compatible with plastic lenses and are UV-Safe.
Please check your handbook to ensure that you have identified the correct bulb for your vehicle. Alternatively please use the Osram application guide.

Box Contains

1 x Osram 64210NBP H7 Night Breaker Plus Headlight Bulb 12 V 55 W (Twin Pack)               

Philips X-treme Vision H7

X-tremeVision evolved from the award winning X-treme Power range produced by world leading manufacturer Philips, and the technology just keeps getting better. X-tremeVision provides 20% more light than X-tremePower so that equates to 100% more light on the road than a standard halogen bulb.
So why are these Philips X-tremeVision bulbs so impressive? Well it all comes down to the precise positioning of the filament; each and every bulb produced is inspected to guarantee this precision.
Features and benefits:

• X-tremeVision offers maximum performance and up to 35 meters more visibility
• The new X-Plosive concentrate of technology
• Palladium-coated head and chrome-coated base
• Special anti-reflex coating
• Improved geometrical filament design
• New gas composition and adapted pressure
• Quartz glass with new optical finish
• up to 100% more light on the road
• Enhanced gas mixture for maximum
• Up to 100% higher gas pressure for maximum performance and longer lifetime
• Optimized precision-engineered filament and high-performance compact burner
• Philips UV-block quartz glass technology
• Eye-catching chromium top with blue ring-around-the-collar for precision visibility

The technical bit:

• Number Of Bulbs: 2
• Brand: Philips
• Fitting: H7
• Bulb Type: Maximum performance
• Voltage: 12V
• Wattage: 55W
• Road Legal: Yes
• Colour Temperature: 3700K