I need to do this on my polo. Just ordered the part. Not looking forward to shredding my hands but you've saved me ££££ not going to a mechanic! Thank you
Just did this replacement on my sons VW Polo. Fiddly as anything trying getting the resistor back into place. 20 mins later and much scratching of hands on the trim around the slot had me hating VW! Good Vid explaining how though Phil Billy. Thanks
Thanks for this. Couple of things - if you cannot get the electronic gizmo off of the back of the glove box you can just about stand it on its edge whilst you work on the resistor. I found it so much easier to put the new resistor in without it being plugged in. You can then turn the resistor to about 9pm (compared to vertical) to engage the two slots (top and bottom of the resistor when it is locked, so 6pm and 12pm) and then twist it clockwise back to that 12pm position.
Thank you so much for your comment - I was getting so frustrated and wound up trying to get the resistor screwed back in with the wires connected. Once I saw your comment, I took the wires out and managed to get it screwed in fairly quickly. Seeing your comment probably saved me a small fortune by taking it to the garage, so thank you so much!
Just done this job, but what a nightmare fitting the new resistorpack. Cut my hands to shreds trying to get the new unit to rotate back that 1/4 turn, lethal, raw metal edges everywhere. Eventually managed to tap it round using a large screwdriver. Thank god the fan's now working as it should.
Yeah I gave up and sold the thing. Never buying a Polo again, both the fault and the design flaw to access have been present in Polo's since the first model rolled off the production line, they ain't fixing it.
My XL mitts made this REALLY hard, especially tightening the new 1 in. Resorted to bending the metal bracket out the way and putting a little silicone grease around the lip, after trying everything that could be remotely useful in my toolbox, and nearly an hour of trying 🤬 On an extended note. Wife (her car), only told me the fan wasn't working the other day, saying that for about the last year it had worked only on 4 🤦🏻 The old resistor pack was rusty AF, but still no fans when it got the new 1 in. Any know if its likely to be the motor or the switch that's gone (hopefully not both)?
@@ThePhilBilly I think it is because I tested that the new resistor worked when the airbag was still disconnected, and so it registered an error. I should have waited until it was all back together before turning the ignition on.
Mines just went but works on setting three and four. 2014 Polo.. happened at same time as petrol light went on so thought it might be something to do with low fuel but release that's just stupid
Hello, I have the same polo but with the clima control unit. My issue is that is starts blowing, then it stops when I change the speed, then I have to play around with the speed levels so it starts again. Do you think it's from the same thing?
Hi, does it matter if the resistor is secured in the hole, my one sits inside of the hole, but can wiggle around if you move it. Think the hole itself is damaged
Good day, great video. I’ve bought a new resistor and installed but the same issue is evident (air only comes out on 3) - could there be any further problem besides the resistor? Thank you very much 🙏
Good day sir , I’m just coming back to let you know that the problem was the switch as you said. I’ve replaced it and it works perfectly on 1,2,3and4😃 Leaving the new resistor in as well. I would have never had found the problem so I’m deeply grateful for your advice. THANK YOU🙏 🙏
08/03/24 - Great instructional, thanks. Managed to get the glove compartment + autochanger out with much snozzwangling (God knows about getting it back in) and can just see and get fingers on the resistor pack but cannot ease it out of place, even levering it with a thin bladed screwdriver. Really stuck now - any ideas, please? I have a metal trim removal tool - might that help? Thanks a lot.
I think persistence is the best option, just keep wiggling and trying, they can be tight and awkward but it should just pop out. Have you trying turning it a few times incase it's just stuck
@@ThePhilBilly Thanks again. I managed to lever it loose, although it felt as though something cracked. I had to stop trying to get it out as it was knackering me. My wife managed to extricate it with her nimble fingers and I got the new pack onto the cable, with difficulty. Herself popped it back in place, but it did not twist and lock, but the cable is so stiff it can't move. Tested and it works. Great. Got glove compartment back in with two screws left over and the dash end trim cover won't quite sit down properly. My wife drives the car and she's not bothered. Job done, but wishing it had gone a bit better.. £49.63 for the resistor pack from Car Parts Direct, ouch. VAG parts are pricey.
If struggling to get your big mitts in past the metal bracket....just bend it upwards to give better access...then bend it back when done. It's the bracket that secures the back of the glove box.
I'd recommend plugging the wiring into the new resistor before fitting. Doing it afterwards is virtually impossible if your hands are bigger than a nine-year-olds :-)
For anyone thinking about doing this yourself, the gap through which you will need to get your hand to release either side of the catch holding the fuse in place is so small a child would have trouble getting it through. You will need some type of long grip plyers to adjust it, if at all. Do yourself a massive favour and take it to a garage. This is a design flaw Volkswagen has known about for well over 20 years and done nothing to fix.
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I need to do this on my polo. Just ordered the part. Not looking forward to shredding my hands but you've saved me ££££ not going to a mechanic! Thank you
I'm pleased it helped!
Very helpful, thanks. I have the same problem on the wife's 2011 Polo 6R. I had no idea where the resistor was hidden until I found your video.
It took some finding! If you don't know you would never find it I'll say that haha
@@ThePhilBilly You're not kidding. Last one I did was on our old Mk2 Golf. That was a doddle. This one's a pig in comparison :D
Man, you don't even realize how much you helped me! Thanks a lot!
Pleased it helped! It's well hidden away isn't it!
Just did this replacement on my sons VW Polo. Fiddly as anything trying getting the resistor back into place. 20 mins later and much scratching of hands on the trim around the slot had me hating VW! Good Vid explaining how though Phil Billy. Thanks
Pleased it helped! No idea why they put it where they did! It's a pain especially is you have big paws like me 😂
I had to do this job on a 2010 6R yesterday; this video was spot on & helped me to attack it with confidence!
Grand pleased it helped!
Thanks for this. Couple of things - if you cannot get the electronic gizmo off of the back of the glove box you can just about stand it on its edge whilst you work on the resistor. I found it so much easier to put the new resistor in without it being plugged in. You can then turn the resistor to about 9pm (compared to vertical) to engage the two slots (top and bottom of the resistor when it is locked, so 6pm and 12pm) and then twist it clockwise back to that 12pm position.
Thank you so much for your comment - I was getting so frustrated and wound up trying to get the resistor screwed back in with the wires connected. Once I saw your comment, I took the wires out and managed to get it screwed in fairly quickly. Seeing your comment probably saved me a small fortune by taking it to the garage, so thank you so much!
Thank you! Just replaced a resistor on my 2014 Polo and this massively helped!
I'm pleased it's helped!
Why did you have to change it?
@@sanelexulu6771No heat was coming out 😢
Brilliant video. Very clear descriptions. Cheers Billy.
Glad it was helpful!
Just done this job, but what a nightmare fitting the new resistorpack. Cut my hands to shreds trying to get the new unit to rotate back that 1/4 turn, lethal, raw metal edges everywhere. Eventually managed to tap it round using a large screwdriver. Thank god the fan's now working as it should.
Oh tell me about it! You cant do it without shredding your hands!
Yeah I gave up and sold the thing. Never buying a Polo again, both the fault and the design flaw to access have been present in Polo's since the first model rolled off the production line, they ain't fixing it.
My XL mitts made this REALLY hard, especially tightening the new 1 in.
Resorted to bending the metal bracket out the way and putting a little silicone grease around the lip, after trying everything that could be remotely useful in my toolbox, and nearly an hour of trying 🤬
On an extended note. Wife (her car), only told me the fan wasn't working the other day, saying that for about the last year it had worked only on 4 🤦🏻
The old resistor pack was rusty AF, but still no fans when it got the new 1 in.
Any know if its likely to be the motor or the switch that's gone (hopefully not both)?
Did the same just 10 minutes ago, very useful video, thank you very much ! 😉
Pleased it's helped!
Hi - I did this today, and it worked great. Only problem now is that the airbag light is on - any idea why this might be?
If you can id get it on a scanner, it might be you just caught a wire or it could be sometime completely unrelated and its just unlucky!
@@ThePhilBilly I think it is because I tested that the new resistor worked when the airbag was still disconnected, and so it registered an error. I should have waited until it was all back together before turning the ignition on.
Mines just went but works on setting three and four. 2014 Polo.. happened at same time as petrol light went on so thought it might be something to do with low fuel but release that's just stupid
Hello, I have the same polo but with the clima control unit. My issue is that is starts blowing, then it stops when I change the speed, then I have to play around with the speed levels so it starts again. Do you think it's from the same thing?
I would say it's the best place to start yeah.
Hi, does it matter if the resistor is secured in the hole, my one sits inside of the hole, but can wiggle around if you move it. Think the hole itself is damaged
I would try and get to seated in the hole.best you can just incase it damages it being out loose
Good day, great video. I’ve bought a new resistor and installed but the same issue is evident (air only comes out on 3) - could there be any further problem besides the resistor? Thank you very much 🙏
Possibly the switch it's self.
@@ThePhilBilly Thank you very much. I will check on the switch thank you 🙏
Good day sir , I’m just coming back to let you know that the problem was the switch as you said. I’ve replaced it and it works perfectly on 1,2,3and4😃 Leaving the new resistor in as well. I would have never had found the problem so I’m deeply grateful for your advice. THANK YOU🙏 🙏
@@SergioPetro I'm pleased it's sorted! Your welcome.
@@ThePhilBilly 🙏🙂
Do I need to worry about the airbag when removing glovebox
No just be careful, if your worried you could just turn the passenger airbag off.
Where you all buying the replacement resistor from? UK ideally. Need to change mine in a 2017 Polo Blue GT. Thanks
Any motor factors should be able to get one. Places like Halfords or what ever your locals are.
My polo blowers doesn’t work on 1 speed but fine on the rest, would you recommend changing the resister first?
Yeah that's the best place to start
I believe this is same video on changing resistor on audi a1 2016 ?
I think so but not sure
08/03/24 - Great instructional, thanks. Managed to get the glove compartment + autochanger out with much snozzwangling (God knows about getting it back in) and can just see and get fingers on the resistor pack but cannot ease it out of place, even levering it with a thin bladed screwdriver. Really stuck now - any ideas, please? I have a metal trim removal tool - might that help? Thanks a lot.
I think persistence is the best option, just keep wiggling and trying, they can be tight and awkward but it should just pop out. Have you trying turning it a few times incase it's just stuck
@@ThePhilBilly Thanks again. I managed to lever it loose, although it felt as though something cracked. I had to stop trying to get it out as it was knackering me. My wife managed to extricate it with her nimble fingers and I got the new pack onto the cable, with difficulty. Herself popped it back in place, but it did not twist and lock, but the cable is so stiff it can't move. Tested and it works. Great. Got glove compartment back in with two screws left over and the dash end trim cover won't quite sit down properly. My wife drives the car and she's not bothered. Job done, but wishing it had gone a bit better.. £49.63 for the resistor pack from Car Parts Direct, ouch. VAG parts are pricey.
Did you turn it 1st before you popped it out I'm having difficulty getting it out
@@angelatasker4310 yeah turn them first
Just a quick Thank you , had to replace mine and this vid helped a lot !! :)
Pleased it's helped!
If struggling to get your big mitts in past the metal bracket....just bend it upwards to give better access...then bend it back when done.
It's the bracket that secures the back of the glove box.
Cheers! Just did this in 25 minutes thanks to your video! 🎉
In pleased it helped!
Great video, saved me, Thank you!
Will this be the same process with a audi a1 2012?
If I'm honest I don't have a clue sorry, might be similar but I wouldnt like to say.
Brilliant thanks. Wish I’d watched the quarter turn part of video before I tried fruitlessly to press it in. Lol
We all do it! 😂
I'd recommend plugging the wiring into the new resistor before fitting. Doing it afterwards is virtually impossible if your hands are bigger than a nine-year-olds :-)
For anyone thinking about doing this yourself, the gap through which you will need to get your hand to release either side of the catch holding the fuse in place is so small a child would have trouble getting it through. You will need some type of long grip plyers to adjust it, if at all. Do yourself a massive favour and take it to a garage. This is a design flaw Volkswagen has known about for well over 20 years and done nothing to fix.
Thanks
Not sure if I missed it, do I need to disconnect the battery?? Thank you
I never do for these jobs but you can if you want to. If you are ever working with an air bag always disconnected the battery mind!
Brilliant
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