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how to set timing for polo playa 1.6i

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hi guys

i tried to set the timing on my polo playa
no luck as when advance slightly it starts to ping when driving
changed distributors and does the same thing
car is heavy on fuel
is there any way i could reset the computer box?
and can you help with how to set it.
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Do you own vcds / vagcom/ obdeleven?
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panic-mechanic wrote:Do you own vcds / vagcom/ obdeleven?
@ Panic which is the best diagnostic machine to buy on a lower budget? I am interested in purchasing one but I don't know which one to go for. I want one that will work on citis, polos and vivos. And also a please advice me on a good timing light that I could purchase.

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Not going down this path again. Go look at the post that said wireless devices for polo. All my opinions on the subject is there.
GOOD timing lights are in excess of R5000 so just go to your local sparses shop and look at one that can measure timing advance and off you go.
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hi i dont have any of those.
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The you can't set the timing.
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ok so how do i got about getting that?
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Do you want to spend between R3k and R9k just to be able to set timing. Supply a location maybe we can point you at somebody that can help you .
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im from durban, westville bru.
i checked all over for the obdii port but nothing
is there any way to reset map sensor?
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millenium dash polo has the OBD port behind that little pull out coin holder thingy by your right knee. You pull it further (unclip it) and it swings down and the port is behind it.
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go see Rob at Dubcorp - 031 262 0043 or 0836595234
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Thanks guys.
is it where the fuse box is?
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Behind the fuse box, exactly as described by Panic.
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ok cool thanks. i will check now. appreciate it
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once i find that. is there any possible way to get software and do the timing myself?
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sure. go to basic settings. reading block 00. go - idle should climb to about 1500 - now shoot it with a light with advance on tdc and set it to 6 to 8 degrees.
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hi. i found the plug. how do i get these programs to do this?
thanks
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Thanks for all the help brother. i appreciate it.
always you help and your advice is 110%
keep being awesome!
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