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What causes the engine light to come on in a Volkswagen Polo?

Model: Volkswagen Polo Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5, MK V, 6R - Years 2009-2017
Part: Checks and maintenance

The engine warning light is on and the loss of power in a Volkswagen Polo can indicate a malfunction of the EGR valve, the spark plugs, or the engine itself. In the case of the following video tutorial, the loss of power and the engine warning light indicate a failure of the turbocharger. In fact, the housing of the turbocharger, which contains a fan inside, has been completely destroyed due to lack of checks and maintenance. The breakage of the fan leads to complications for the engine since the lack of airflow overheats the engine, causing it to lose power.

Posted on 11 January 2026 by ScegliAuto

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This video shows where the spare wheel is located in the Peugeot 5008 and how to access it, useful in case of a puncture. As shown, the wheel is not in the usual boot compartment but underneath it, outside the vehicle. To free the wheel, first gather the tools provided, then open the boot, locate the small indicated hatch, and open it. Next, loosen the bolt just released using the large socket wrench enough to lower the wheel to the ground.

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