Electrical equipment system. general information Safety note: High voltages are generated in the vehicle, for example in the ignition system and when xenon lamps are used. Therefore, persons with a cardiac pacemaker should not...
Troubleshooting in the electrical system When troubleshooting an electrical system, a systematic approach is important. This applies both to checking failed incandescent lamps and to checking idle electric motors. If the...
Checking the health of the electrical switch Most electrical consumers are switched on and off manually via a switch. In addition, there are switches that operate automatically. Such switches include, for example, oil level...
Relay test Relays are built into many electrical circuits. The switching relay works like a switch. When a consumer of electricity is turned on manually via a switch, the relay receives a...
Rear window heating test With the heated rear window switched on, the glass field with visible conductors should be free of fogging or ice after a while. In the event of a malfunction, first check the...
Disconnecting electrical connectors -A-: To disconnect the plug, press the tab -arrow- with a screwdriver and pull on the plug. When connecting the connector, the plug should lock into place with a clearly audible...
Checking the brake signal Checking incandescent lamps and fuses Check and, if necessary, replace the brake light bulbs. If the brake light bulbs are OK, check the brake light switch. When the brake pedal...
Removal and installation of a sound signal Note: The horn is located in the bumper, behind the left air grille. Removing Disconnect ground wire from battery (-). Attention: Follow the instructions given in chapter «...
Replacing fuses To avoid damage to the wires and current consumers of the electrical system as a result of short circuits and overloads, individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses....
Removing and installing the POLO fuse holder Removing Press left side dashboard cover . Take off bottom shelf under dashboard from the driver's side. Remove 2 screws -arrows-, detach fuse holder -1- from dashboard and press...
Removing and installing the battery/battery holder The battery is located in the front of the engine compartment under the fuse holder. Before removing the battery, first remove and set aside the fuse holder. Attention:...
Cleaning the battery poles Check the battery terminals for corrosion. Corrosion at the poles appears as white or yellowish powdery deposits. Remove the battery see relevant chapter above . To remove...
Checking the battery Before the onset of winter, the battery must be checked. In extreme cold, when starting the engine, the voltage of a moderately charged battery drops sharply. Maintenance free...
Spontaneous battery discharge Depending on the version of the vehicle, the natural spontaneous discharge of the battery is supplemented by a discharge due to the current consumption of various control devices...
Charging the battery Safety instructions: Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running. Never short-circuit the battery - this means that the positive (+) and negative (-) do not connect...
Storage of the battery If the vehicle has not been driven for two months, the battery must be removed and stored in a charged condition. The most favorable storage temperature is 0...+27°C. At the...
Removal and installation of a starter An electric motor, called a starter, is used to start an internal combustion engine. In order for the car engine to be started, the starter must spin the engine crankshaft to a...
Check of the traction relay of a starter Scheme of switching on the starter / traction relay If the traction relay -1- is defective, the starter gear -2- does not extend to the flywheel ring gear and the starter cannot...
Removal and installation of the instrument panel POLO Removing With the ignition off, disconnect the ground wire from the battery (-). Attention: Follow the instructions given in chapter « Removing and installing the battery »....
Removal and installation of steering column switches The steering column switches combine the following switches: dipped beam, high beam, wiper system. Removing With the ignition off, disconnect the ground wire from the battery (-)....
Removal and installation of light switches Removing With the ignition off, disconnect the ground wire from the battery (-). Attention: Follow the instructions given in chapter « Removing and installing the battery ». Turn...
POLO: Headlight Beam Tilt Adjuster Removing With the ignition off, disconnect the ground wire from the battery (-). Attention: Follow the instructions given in chapter « Removing and installing the battery ». Take...
Radio/Heater Control Switches on Console POLO Removing With the ignition off, disconnect the ground wire from the battery (-). Attention. Follow the instructions given in the chapter « Removing and installing the battery...
Power window switches in the driver's door Removing With the ignition off, disconnect the ground wire from the battery (-). Attention: Follow the instructions given in chapter « Removing and installing the battery ». Press...
Passenger door switch next to the driver/tailgate IBIZA Removing With the ignition off, disconnect the ground wire from the battery (-). Attention: Follow the instructions given in chapter « Removing and installing the battery »....
Driver door mirror switch Removing With the ignition off, disconnect the ground wire from the battery (-). Attention: Follow the instructions given in chapter « Removing and installing the battery »....
Removal and installation of radio POLO Cars are equipped with anti-theft coding radios as standard. Anti-theft coding prevents unauthorized connection of the device in the event of a power failure. A power failure...
Removing and installing loudspeakers Subwoofer/POLO Removing Remove door trim . Disconnect the speaker connector. Using a suitable drill, drill out 4 rivets and remove the defective loudspeaker. Remove metal shavings...
Removal and installation of the antenna on the roof of POLO Note: An aerial with an electronic amplifier is fitted as standard for radio reception on the roof of the vehicle. The antenna amplifier is located at the base of the antenna. 1 -...