VW Polo 6R heater fan resistor replacement.

Quick video on changing a heater resistor in a 2009-2017 VW Polo 6R this one was a facelift 2017 polo other may vary slightly. You will need basic tools for this, mainly some trim removal tools or flat head screwdriver, T20 Torx and that should be about it unless different variants use different fixings.

[@DavidAlanStanley]

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.

[@KevinsChili]

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

[@ThePhilBilly]

I'm pleased it helped!

[@hubarr61]

Man, you don't even realize how much you helped me! Thanks a lot!

[@ThePhilBilly]

Pleased it helped! It's well hidden away isn't it!

[@RichardOzanne]

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.

[@ThePhilBilly]

It took some finding! If you don't know you would never find it I'll say that haha

[@RichardOzanne]

@@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

[@CBFREE]

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

[@ThePhilBilly]

Pleased it helped! No idea why they put it where they did! It's a pain especially is you have big paws like me 😂

[@brendanfleming6584]

I had to do this job on a 2010 6R yesterday; this video was spot on & helped me to attack it with confidence!

[@ThePhilBilly]

Grand pleased it helped!

[@peteb9580]

Thank you! Just replaced a resistor on my 2014 Polo and this massively helped!

[@ThePhilBilly]

I'm pleased it's helped!

[@nigelbrooks5132]

Brilliant video. Very clear descriptions. Cheers Billy.

[@ThePhilBilly]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pierotticlement9589]

Did the same just 10 minutes ago, very useful video, thank you very much ! 😉

[@ThePhilBilly]

Pleased it's helped!

[@matthewbroderick-jones2889]

Great video, saved me, Thank you!

[@martijn9822]

Cheers! Just did this in 25 minutes thanks to your video! 🎉

[@ThePhilBilly]

In pleased it helped!

[@sykotikangell]

Just a quick Thank you , had to replace mine and this vid helped a lot !! :)

[@ThePhilBilly]

Pleased it's helped!

[@inch169]

Perfect example. Had the idea an experience of other cars, so not daunted. Found the advice helpfull. Bought £15 resistor off ebay, i trial tested resistor before tried fitting. Easier to install without cable attached, but took a good 10mins of fiddling to get harness to clip back in, in end i used fork trim tool on harness next to the clip to position and push into place.

[@ThePhilBilly]

Good man, sounds like a couple useful tips there too

[@enpeemac]

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.

[@ThePhilBilly]

Oh tell me about it! You cant do it without shredding your hands!

[@Walney172]

Brilliant thanks. Wish I’d watched the quarter turn part of video before I tried fruitlessly to press it in. Lol

[@ThePhilBilly]

We all do it! 😂

[@wanstronian]

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 :-)

[@mozki1]

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.

[@mrpusser0348]

Brilliant

[@johnbewick9931]

My polo blowers doesn’t work on 1 speed but fine on the rest, would you recommend changing the resister first?

[@ThePhilBilly]

Yeah that's the best place to start

[@SergioPetro]

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 🙏

[@ThePhilBilly]

Possibly the switch it's self.

[@SergioPetro]

@@ThePhilBilly Thank you very much. I will check on the switch thank you 🙏

[@SergioPetro]

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🙏 🙏

[@ThePhilBilly]

@@SergioPetro I'm pleased it's sorted! Your welcome.

[@SergioPetro]

@@ThePhilBilly 🙏🙂

[@petergallon9797]

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.

[@ThePhilBilly]

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

[@petergallon9797]

@@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.

[@jonathanatkinson5256]

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?

[@ThePhilBilly]

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!

[@jonathanatkinson5256]

@@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.

[@psimaron]

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?

[@ThePhilBilly]

I would say it's the best place to start yeah.

[@GeXExtremist]

Do I need to worry about the airbag when removing glovebox

[@ThePhilBilly]

No just be careful, if your worried you could just turn the passenger airbag off.

[@darkness485]

Will this be the same process with a audi a1 2012?

[@ThePhilBilly]

If I'm honest I don't have a clue sorry, might be similar but I wouldnt like to say.

[@Jack-sn1jt]

Not sure if I missed it, do I need to disconnect the battery?? Thank you

[@ThePhilBilly]

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!

[@tombilton9022]

V5 M

[@Hawklordz]

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